Hammer Hunter Load Data, (See page 1, Post 8)

[Shortmag11]

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[LocalJW]

Has anyone shot an elk using 6.5prc with 220-240gr?

I've got a PRC I am looking to use for deer and back up gun for elk.

If I can get a 224 grain going 3300 it's got more speed and energy then my current 156gr bullets. Which would means it's a superb bullet right?

 

[cbuck516]

Has anyone shot an elk using 6.5prc with 220-240gr?

I've got a PRC I am looking to use for deer and back up gun for elk.

If I can get a 224 grain going 3300 it's got more speed and energy then my current 156gr bullets. Which would means it's a superb bullet right?

Surely that is a typo. A 220-240gr projectile going 3300fps is not possible from a 6.5PRC. Are you asking about the 124gr projectiles?

 

[LocalJW]

Surely that is a typo. A 220-240gr projectile going 3300fps is not possible from a 6.5PRC. Are you asking about the 124gr projectiles?

Correct. Typo.

Meant 124

 

[cbuck516]

Correct. Typo.

Meant 124

I would not personally hesitate to take an elk with the 6.5 124HH as long as you limit yourself to a reasonable range.
I killed an elk this past season with a 110gr solid copper projectile going 3500fps. Solid copper bullet going stupid fast can kill very effectively. You still have to do your part and put the bullet in the right spot, which should apply no matter what projectile you are using....

 

[BigDon]

I would not personally hesitate to take an elk with the 6.5 124HH as long as you limit yourself to a reasonable range.
I killed an elk this past season with a 110gr solid copper projectile going 3500fps. Solid copper bullet going stupid fast can kill very effectively. You still have to do your part and put the bullet in the right spot, which should apply no matter what projectile you are using....

Tell us more ......as inquiring minds would love to know.....

 

[Triple BB]

I was shooting my 300 RUM and a couple other rifles a fair amount last July & Aug. As my hunting season was starting in mid Sept, I went out again after a good cleaning to make sure things were dialed in. In this gun I'm using RP brass, 203 grn HHT's, 86 grns of Retumbo, and Fed GM 215 primers at a velocity 3011 fps. Here were the paper shots. And my cow elk I tagged at 654 yds. She took a couple steps and fell over. The bullet was a pass through.

 

[cbuck516]

Tell us more ......as inquiring minds would love to know.....

I don't want to derail this Hammer-specific thread.

Details of that particular elk hunt can be found in post #1385 here or you can shoot me a PM for further information.

 

[just_jon]

300 Win Mag
196 HH
Rem 700 22" 1:10"
Peterson 3X bumped .002" 1/8T Lee FCD
Federal 215M
3.58"

VV N560
75.0: 2980 fps
75.5: 3013 "
76.0: 3052 "
76.5: 3065 "
77.0: 3075 "
No pressure signs.

Ramshot Magnum
80.0: 2947 fps
80.5: 2996 "
81.0: 2995 "
81.5: 2999 "
82.0: 3017 "
Stiff bolt at 82.0.

 

[Punklife505]

300 WSM
174 grain Hammer Hunter .05 jump
24" 1:10 twist Proof CF
Nosler brass
65 grain H4350
WLRM
3280 fps average .593 MOA @ 100yds

 

[newmexkid]

I know the Hammers are pricey but, go out and do that a couple more times, then you can be sure.

 

[Punklife505]

I know the Hammers are pricey but, go out and do that a couple more times, then you can be sure.

Hey Brother does your user name have anything to do with New Mexico?

 

[Mike Matteson]

I know the Hammers are pricey but, go out and do that a couple more times, then you can be sure.

Any more they are not much different that Nosler, and others.

 

[newmexkid]

Hey Brother does your user name have anything to do with New Mexico?

I'm from Wyoming but, we lived in Rio Rancho for about 6 years.