Hammer length

[nksmfamjp]

In a 28 Sherman Magnum….and generally I find Rich's throats just right, but on the long side of SAAMI. Well, just loaded up some 169gr Hammers to 0.020" away from lands. Dang these are long. They are seated to the base of the shoulder! If I were building a Hammer gun, I think I'd like about 0.15"-0.20" more freebore along with an ultra fast twist rate. For now, I'm just pushing into the case!

 

[SouthLoganCountyShooter]

When I was doing load development for my 257wby ( 90g absolute hammer). I had loaded other cal with hammer bullets and 20k off lands was what they said. 257wby had to much free bore so I contacted them. They told me seat the bullet even with the base of shoulder. They are way longer then factory, but that is the spot on in my rifle. Shoots better than any other bullet I've tried.

 

[QuietTexan]

I shove mine deep, last PDR groove. Shot one hole to first time out.