Introducing the Absolute Hammer

[CENTURY]

Extra 300 fps makes everything better. Put those in a rum and it would be a laser.
Shep

I just ordered 100 AH's to load for a 30-378 with a 30" barrel, I use the 152 HH now with great results

 

[ButterBean]

I just ordered 100 AH's to load for a 30-378 with a 30" barrel, I use the 152 HH now with great results

That's gonna be Freaky Fast

 

[338weatherby]

just wondering what velocity you got with regular 155gr Hammer Hunters...what your velocity gain was when switching to the AH

I am getting 3070 with 155HH's and 65.3gr H1000 with CCI250's in my 26" saum for somewhat of a reference. It will be a couple weeks before I can try the AH's.

 

[JMW67]

Just noticed they posted up several more on the web site they must jumping through their butts

 

[parshal]

Just got the 123 AH today. Since I didn't see a pic of the 6.5 here it is on the left next to the 124 HH. Attaching full size so you can really see the subtle difference.

I've got 30 loaded HH's for my 6.5SS which I'll use for the hunting season. Once that's done I'll pull the bullets and try these out. I'm real curious to see what folks get in the 6.5SS with these in the meantime.

 

[BEEMAN]

Just saw the new 30 cal 179 grain AH on Hammer's website.

.308 Cal-178gr Absolute Hammer™ - Hammer Bullets

This 30 caliber 1-10" twist will run in most of the standard twist rate factory rifles. In our testing of this Absolute Hammer™ we saw velocity gains in the 30-06 that puts it in the 300 Winchester Magnum performance class. When tested in the 300 Winchester Magnum the velocity gain put it...

hammerbullets.com

Anyone have a guess as to what speed a 30-06AI with a 24" barrel could drive these? Got a savage long action sitting around needing use. Or if anybody has shot the 181HH out of a straight 30-06 or AI?

 

[Fotis]

178 AH in my 30-378 Bee? Hmmm..... I get this with the 175 LRX.

Imagine the possibilities with the AH????

 

[jeremy.b]

Anyone have a guess as to what speed a 30-06AI with a 24" barrel could drive these? Got a savage long action sitting around needing use. Or if anybody has shot the 181HH out of a straight 30-06 or AI?

Steve mentioned in the blurb on the site that they had them up in "300 win" range out of an 30-06, so I would assume 3100-3200 fps is within reach?

 

[Fotis]

Yes should be about 3100 fps (maybe a bit more) with the 178 Absolute. Provided they like your twist

 

[snowypeakoutdoors]

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RH is dead on, conventional Relaoding practices won't work here, this is a gotta think out side the box bullet, if you have any questions feel free to pm or call

This is great info. Thank you guys.

 

[BEEMAN]

Yes should be about 3100 fps (maybe a bit more) with the 178 Absolute.

Thanks guys. Helped me make my decision!

 

[David Emerson]

Anyone have a guess as to what speed a 30-06AI with a 24" barrel could drive these? Got a savage long action sitting around needing use. Or if anybody has shot the 181HH out of a straight 30-06 or AI?

By what everyone is saying maybe 3200?

 

[GLTaylor]

I know someone who is doing that already with the RUM

Me too! 3700 with the regular 131 Hammer. Wonder where an AH will end up

 

[GLTaylor]

Finished my testing today with the 6.5-06AI and 123AHs. With standard primers Superformance ignition was somewhat erratic yesterday. Retested today with CCI 250s. Ignition now good and velocity step-ups were consistent. Ended up with 3514 @ 61.5 gr Superformance
That's a solid 300 fps increase over my 124 HH load in this rifle! Happy!
Now I'm curious about this crimp thing. Don't own any crimp dies except pistol. Lee doesn't list any of the calibers I'm interested in. Got an email into them. We'll see what they say.....