I Struck Oil! Hammer Bullets

[DoneNOut]

Learn something new all the time. One thing I did not know was that the hollow points on (well on my Hammer Hunters anyway) are filled with oil. I was curious to see how far down the hollow point went into the bullet, so I stuck a straightened paper clip in the hole and oil oozed out! Hmmmm, isa wondered! I checked a few more and they all had oil in them. I saw the Hammer Bullets video showing a smoke trail and stating the vapor trail was actually smoke from burnt oil in the tip. I figured somebody accidently got gun oil/lube in that bullet. Nope, they must all have oil in them.

Out of all the posts, articles, and online research I've conducted, I have not seen this brought up yet. So, my questions:

Is the oil just merely left over from bullet making/machining the hole?
Is the oil in the holes to initiate hydrostatic opening of the tip/petals?

 

[tdot]

The oil is left over from machining. I've seen it discussed before, including comments from Steve (the owner). I believe that was over on the Hammer forum.

 

[asd9055]

Learn something new all the time. One thing I did not know was that the hollow points on (well on my Hammer Hunters anyway) are filled with oil. I was curious to see how far down the hollow point went into the bullet, so I stuck a straightened paper clip in the hole and oil oozed out! Hmmmm, isa wondered! I checked a few more and they all had oil in them. I saw the Hammer Bullets video showing a smoke trail and stating the vapor trail was actually smoke from burnt oil in the tip. I figured somebody accidently got gun oil/lube in that bullet. Nope, they must all have oil in them.

Out of all the posts, articles, and online research I've conducted, I have not seen this brought up yet. So, my questions:

Is the oil just merely left over from bullet making/machining the hole?
Is the oil in the holes to initiate hydrostatic opening of the tip/petals?

It was discussed here a couple of times...I was not paying attention as I don't have any yet, but they were also talking about the vapor trail the oil leaves as it flies to the target...if I recall correctly,,,,,
I am sure the experts will explain shortly

 

[Reelamin]

New modern version of the Bronze Point....maybe they will trade mark it as the DINO POINT.

 

[Muddyboots]

I have shot prob over 500 Hammers and I am deeply disappointed I have not had a vapor trail yet. What am I doing wrong? I feel left out without a vapor trail. Help me! I want my own video!

Oh wait, I do soak them in acetone wash first like I do for Bergers. Gotta stop that so I can get vapor trail on video!

 

[wasskeet]

I have shot prob over 500 Hammers and I am deeply disappointed I have not had a vapor trail yet. What am I doing wrong? I feel left out without a vapor trail. Help me! I want my own video!

Oh wait, I do soak them in acetone wash first like I do for Bergers. Gotta stop that so I can get vapor trail on video!

I'll bet Butterbean can get you up to speed!

 

[asd9055]

I'll bet Butterbean can get you up to speed!

I think @Muddyboots needs to get a hypodermic syringe and put the oil back

 

[ButterBean]

I'll bet Butterbean can get you up to speed!

The oil was removed from the bullets for a short period of time and we tested them, there was no advantage of removing it other that the vapor trail disappeared so they started leaving it

 

[JMW67]

makes it easier to spot your shots

 

[Shane Lindsey]

I wipe it off the outside before seating them, but never paid attention to the tip.

Guy at the range was impressed with the vapor trail.

 

[Muddyboots]

Speed is not the problem if you follow my threads with Hammers. I just got into removing oil years ago and my post was tongue in cheek.

 

[ButterBean]

Speed is not the problem if you follow my threads with Hammers. I just got into removing oil years ago and my post was tongue in cheek.

I thought we talked about drinking this early in the afternoon

 

[Muddyboots]

When you are retired just has to be after 11AM! To be polite that is!

 

[Shane Lindsey]

When you are retired just has to be after 11AM! To be polite that is!

Says who? Drink em if you got em I say...