Quarterman2
New member
- Location
- In the mountains
Anyone try hammer bullets? What are your thoughts over Barnes or Hornady mono metal bullets?
Hammer bullets
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backdoorsally
CGN Regular
- Location
- South East Alberta
The barns and hornaday solids are formed in a die with a press still and then the bands are machined after
The hammer bullets are made entirely on a cnc machine. I think you get a better product and it’s easier to change things with the click of a mouse rather then having to make a bunch of new dies every time. Just that in its self makes it way easier to test and improve bullet design.
The hammer bullets are made entirely on a cnc machine. I think you get a better product and it’s easier to change things with the click of a mouse rather then having to make a bunch of new dies every time. Just that in its self makes it way easier to test and improve bullet design.
Hand Skills
CGN Regular
- Location
- In the 'heartland', southern SK
Hammers are different.
They are like nothing I have used before;
-very accurate and very easy to load for if you follow the twist rate recommendations.
-generally faster, than bullets of the same weight due to the extremely soft alloy and low bearing surface
The terminal performance is what keeps me coming back. Super consistent.
I've seen poor results with Barnes and with the Hornaday CMX when impact velocity starts to drop off. The Hammers shed their nose, which results in wound channels are larger and bleed faster.
Keep impact velocity high (3000-3500fps) and they all work great though.
Here is a fun thread if you like pictures (viewer discretion is advised
)
https://www.longrangehunting.com/th...ts-terminal-performance-picture-heavy.218288/
They are like nothing I have used before;
-very accurate and very easy to load for if you follow the twist rate recommendations.
-generally faster, than bullets of the same weight due to the extremely soft alloy and low bearing surface
The terminal performance is what keeps me coming back. Super consistent.
I've seen poor results with Barnes and with the Hornaday CMX when impact velocity starts to drop off. The Hammers shed their nose, which results in wound channels are larger and bleed faster.
Keep impact velocity high (3000-3500fps) and they all work great though.
Here is a fun thread if you like pictures (viewer discretion is advised
)https://www.longrangehunting.com/th...ts-terminal-performance-picture-heavy.218288/
270WSMXBolt
Regular
- Location
- Delta B.C.
I'm assuming you have seen some of the videos regarding how they work. They do require a higher twist rate than non monolithic copper bullets and many older guns won't shoot the heavier for caliber ones but some of the new caliber/cartridges and rifles love them. My .270 WSM 1 in 10 twist won't shoot the heavy ones but my 6.8 Western 1 in 7.5 absolutely loves them. Weatherby now offers factory loaded options. I'm sold on them, but only for the right gun/cartridge combo. Check out their Hammertime Forum for some graphic info on performance. Cheers
Quarterman2
New member
- Location
- In the mountains
Im familiar with how they work, Just wanted to hear from some people who might have actually used them. I dont like to go off of marketing because of course its just marketing.
