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If you truly think this thread was made as an attack on you, or Hammer bullets, you're sadly mistaken. I had no idea you were even on this forum when I made this post. So let me clear that up right away. I had no idea there was so much back and forth about Hammer bullets at all on here when I made this post. I was given some heads up to be careful about certain subjects, but that's it. It's gone completely sideways ever since. I really don't even get it.
What issue? I'm all about that. If there is an issue with Hammers, other than "I don't want lrh to be about Hammers.", Let's get going.
If you have an issue with something that was written on here about your bullets then go after that specific thing. So say you see something that is a characteristic written or voiced on your bullet then go after that specific point of contention.
Brother, stay on your course; we all know your good intentions in sharing information. Keep up the excellent work.
When you see a post/comment you feel is negative towards your bullets, you have a tendency to go after the person that said it and to try to discredit them, rather than simply correcting what you think is wrong, and why. You say most of what I say is wrong, but rather than explaining what and why, you throw out accusations against me. Is that helpful? I know who I am and what I do or don't do and I can take it if someone wants to form their own opinion of me, even if it's unsubstantiated.
If my memory serves me right, you were invited to test them, then they will try to discount your results before you even begin. hmm....I wonder why.....or maybe I know why....
Thanks. I won't be swayed, but if I'm wrong I'm not too proud to admit it and change my way of thinking. I want to be successful out there hunting and if I'm going to attempt to share information, I'd prefer if it was correct lol. I know I still have much to learn and keep an open mind.
Remain focused, have an open mind, and be civil/respectful, and you'll be just fine. We have a lot of good people that are willing and able to learn and share information. I am sure they are all capable of making their own decisions. BRRRRRRRT!
As we all should be!
Yep!
happens. Manufacturers do pretty decent job providing bullet specs. Its our responsibility to read and understand which is ansolutely NO different than reading load data for a bullet. This data goes hand in hand and cannot be dismissed as not relevant when making a bullet decision. Maybe the real issue is failure of the individual in understanding overall reloading concepts. Improving this knowledge may be a better approach?
I didn't figure you were singling me out there, but I just wanted to touch on it and clarify nonetheless.
Brother Craig,Yes, every bullet does have its limitations. Its our responsibility to understand that as a reloader and responsible hunter when we select a bullet for the animal hunting scenario we choose. Its when a bullet is selected and likely used outside its accepted performance is when
People will make all sorts of mistakes just because they will choose designated target bullet accuracy over hunting bullet performance. That will never change. IMO, the inexperienced folks actually tend to make better bullet decisions based upon their recognition to use what is normally accepted and not get out into the weeds with their decisions.
However, IMO, the more experienced you are, you sometimes get out into the weeds using bullets maybe outside their accepted performance design because you think you know better. Then there is "this will do ok" attitude for many different reasons will not change. Those who choose a bullet that is not normally associated with that use, know that.
I like to be more positive and believe the bullet for animal decision making process is much better than being portrayed.
Will it ever be perfect? Probably not. But I do believe bullet performance knowledge can be improved just by improving understand the bullet you selected has defined limitations by the manufacturer.
BTW, my comment on backyard testing was not specifically directed at you although it can be construed as such. It was toward all the YT crap out there. That was unfortunate.
