Which Hammer bullets

[7Rum Slayer]

John K, RL-23 is the only powder I have tried in my Boy's 280AI. We settled on 59.5 grns but ran it up to 60.5 with no pressure signs. 59, 59.5 shot very low es and sd and stupid accurate from a 23 inch Bartlein 1-8.7 twist barrel. 3.365 coal, velocity at 3133 avg. Hope this helps, Jason

 

[cabelasken]

What powder are you using with 143gr Hammer in your .280AI? ThanksI've been using 60 Gr of reloader 19 for a little over 3100 FPS Accuracy is good in our x bolts.

 

[cabelasken]

The hammer 143s are seated .025" off

 

[Weaselthis]

143 HH for me! Bartlein 1:9 27"

Powder

Grains

Bullet

Weight

Seat Ogive Depth

Off Lands

COAL

Brass

Primer

Velocity

RE 23

62.3

HH 1/8 crimp

143

2.730

-0.027

??

Nosler

Fed 215

3326

 

[john k]

John K, RL-23 is the only powder I have tried in my Boy's 280AI. We settled on 59.5 grns but ran it up to 60.5 with no pressure signs. 59, 59.5 shot very low es and sd and stupid accurate from a 23 inch Bartlein 1-8.7 twist barrel. 3.365 coal, velocity at 3133 avg. Hope this helps, Jason

Thanks.

 

[GLTaylor]

On this Forum or Hammertime, look up Hammer Hunter Load Data. That'll answer most of your questions on loading.
Many knowledgeable and helpful members on both Forums.
More focused recommendations and articles on Hammer Time

 

[rharfo]

On this Forum or Hammertime, look up Hammer Hunter Load Data. That'll answer most of your questions on loading.
Many knowledgeable and helpful members on both Forums.
More focused recommendations and articles on Hammer Time

I joined the hammer forum, thanks

 

[kmcclain]

I load 180 gr Hammer Hunter for 300 win mag,166 gr Hammer Hunter for 300 win mag and 30-06,152 gr H H for 308.
The Hammer Hunter's bring the 223 to life with the 52 gr H H.
I also load the 97 Absolute Hunter in 6.5 Grendel.Love them rascals!Always in stock.

Care to share what powder and velocity you are getting with the 97 AH in 6.5 Grendel? I have 100 of those on the way.

 

[kmcclain]

Duplicate.....

 

[Old Rooster]

Care to share what powder and velocity you are getting with the 97 AH in 6.5 Grendel? I have 100 of those on the way.

Reloader 10.
29.5 made 2967 fps average and I have some 30.0 gr loaded and expect 3000 or very close.
I'll report soon.
Had chrony problems.Spider made a home in the Chrony and I had to disassemble to clean house so the last time I shot 30 gr of Re 10 I did not have velocities but I expect to shoot soon and will report.
29.5 made a very nice group and when I shot a few 30.0 gr the groups widened out but the wind was gusting to 35mph so will try again soon.

Edit to add:My Chrony was not working properly so that velocity may get changed.Will shoot soon and verify veloacity

 

[Old Rooster]

snox801 and a few others have spent a lot of time with different powders and found for the 97 gr Re 10 worked best.
Here is an older thread on just that:

6.5 Grendel hunting bullet

I'm shooting the 115gr Barnes tac-tx out of a howa mini action with a 20" barrel. 160# whitetail didn't go 20yds. Hogs are head shots so boom-flop. I hear leverevolution is a good powder but it's not a "posted load" so work up slowly!

www.longrangehunting.com

 

[kmcclain]

snox801 and a few others have spent a lot of time with different powders and found for the 97 gr Re 10 worked best.
Here is an older thread on just that:

6.5 Grendel hunting bullet

I'm shooting the 115gr Barnes tac-tx out of a howa mini action with a 20" barrel. 160# whitetail didn't go 20yds. Hogs are head shots so boom-flop. I hear leverevolution is a good powder but it's not a "posted load" so work up slowly!

www.longrangehunting.com

Thank you. I have a couple pounds of Re 10. If I can safely get to 2950 with accuracy I will be a happy camper.

 

[Old Rooster]

Thank you. I have a couple pounds of Re 10. If I can safely get to 2950 with accuracy I will be a happy camper.

Your thinking right.I have the 30.0 gr Re 10 to try for velocity but I plan on coming down also as with 30.0 gr the brass takes a dive big time.
I have Alexander Arms brass and I'll be lucky to get 3 or hopefully 4 loads out of them.
Have some Lapua brass that I have not used yet.
Let me know how it works out for you.

 

[kmcclain]

Your thinking right.I have the 30.0 gr Re 10 to try for velocity but I plan on coming down also as with 30.0 gr the brass takes a dive big time.
I have Alexander Arms brass and I'll be lucky to get 3 or hopefully 4 loads out of them.
Have some Lapua brass that I have not used yet.
Let me know how it works out for you

I will let you know. It will be a little while before I can get around to it. Please let me know if you do any more testing. I am going to do a ladder from 26.8 to 29.5 in .3 grain increments. Hopefully my accuracy node is near the top.