Here is a pic of the new Hammer .338 254g next to a Berger 300g VLD. Gives perspective to the size and form of the new Hammer.
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Steve
Steve I know you recommended the 8.5 twist with those 150's, but was wondering since I had excellent results with those 155's here in Wyoming. Could I get away with the same 9 twist and 150's?
I don't remember your elevation, but I think you would be fine. 3000' above sea level would be as low as one could go with a 9" twist. 5000' would be fully stable.
We were a bit conservative with the twist rating on the 155g and 177g Hammer Hunters. The 150g as it is now is slightly longer than the 155g so it is just a bit tougher to fully stabilize.
Steve
Steve Cheyenne is right at 6000'. I hunt anywhere from 5000 to 10000'.
I'm interested in how they perform on game, especially elk. Good luck on your hunt.
Is this the design you were waiting on perfecting before you made a .408 caliber...
So with the 1.5mm hollow point does that mean that the larger the diameter of the bullet the greater the BC potential? At least compared to a smaller caliber bullet of similar design.
Also, would a set sized hollow point make the smaller caliber have more rapid expansion compared to that same larger bullet?
I'm sure you have thought of this, but what about a tipped version? Kinda like the CEB Lazer.
At this point my opinion of tips is they plug the hole that is needed to get hydraulics into in order to create good deformation. The tip needs to get out of the way. The tip allows for a larger hole to be present but the hope is that on impact it pushes in and starts the expansion. Problem is it must allow fluids into the hole for proper expansion.