Federal hammer down lever gun ammo

[buck knife]

I had the chance to put some rounds through the sbl 45/70 and the model 94-30-30 and I am very happy with federals' new hammer down lever gun ammo.both calibers cycled and loaded more easier and smoother than regular ammo ,for those that don't know ,the cases have a slight chamfer on them to promote smoother loading and cycling in tube fed lever guns.

I managed some really tight groups out of the Sbl,it's very accurate anmo out of short barrel rifles.the 30-30 was fairly decent in 150 grain,but the model94 I have prefers 170 grain and groups very good with any 170 ammo.2 inch groups at 75 yards open sights was the best I could do with the 94.

anyone wanting to try it Id say do it ,this stuff feeds/cycles/ noticeably smoother in both guns.

 

[todbartell]

Good bullet too, it's the Fusion bonded soft point

 

[wolfhowlsatmoon]

Im interested in the 44 mag hammer down. made fro rifle length barrels. FPS stated at 1700 for 270 gr bullet. Cookin for the 44, hope to find some for my 14'' contender.

 

[buck knife]

I have since shot a whitetail Buck and a coyote with the hamnerdown 45/70 anmo,very impressed with the results .

 

[John Y Cannuck]

Never had an issue with cycling any ammo from any manufacturer through any lever gun. I think they are hyping a problem that doesn't exist for sales if they are actually claiming smoother feeding.

 

[woodlotowner]

Never had an issue with cycling any ammo from any manufacturer through any lever gun. I think they are hyping a problem that doesn't exist for sales if they are actually claiming smoother feeding.

This ^^

 

[GMC403]

I’ve gone through a few boxes of the 357 Hammer Down in my 77/357. It’s the most accurate ammo I’ve shot in it (sub Moa @ 100y), and it seems to hit harder and retain more weight than any other 357 round I’ve used with the exception of A-Frames.

 

[buck knife]

Never had an issue with cycling any ammo from any manufacturer through any lever gun. I think they are hyping a problem that doesn't exist for sales if they are actually claiming smoother feeding.

well you've been lucky,I've fixed a lot of Marlins with these exact problems,most times a strip and thorough. Cleaning solves the issues.ive seen a JM guide gun not cycle leverevolution ammo worth a crap,which is funny as this was designed for lever guns,lol