7mm rem mag - Hammer bullets

[NWmontanaOutdoors]

For anyone shooting the Hammers in 7mm, how are you liking them? What velocities are you seeing and are the consistent? Input on accuracy? Very interested in them as I’ve seen a lot of praise and they are local to where I live. All about supporting local business over the big guys.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

I can't speak to a 7 mag, but I shoot the 136 grain bullets in my .280 Remington. I am getting 3100 fps. Accuracy is great. I've had great luck with them in both of the rifles I'm currently using and loading for.

 

[noharleyyet]

Good results in a 257 wby mag and 300 RUM...wouldn't hesitate using em in all my rifles if they didn't already have etched dials.

 

[WestKyHunt]

Are yall running these with the reccomended twist rates?
For 7mm Rem Mag it recommends 1:8.75 or faster.
My rifle is 1:9.5
Just curious as to how much that will affect accuracy

 

[rtraverdavis]

Are yall running these with the reccomended twist rates?
For 7mm Rem Mag it recommends 1:8.75 or faster.
My rifle is 1:9.5
Just curious as to how much that will affect accuracy

Call Steve at Hammer. He's really helpful and will square you away with which bullets should shoot well per your twist rate.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

Are yall running these with the reccomended twist rates?
For 7mm Rem Mag it recommends 1:8.75 or faster.
My rifle is 1:9.5
Just curious as to how much that will affect accuracy

I stick with Steve’s recommendations.

 

[MThuntr]

Non lead bullets such as Hammer bullets are very long for their weight compared to similar weights of traditional bullets. You should downsize to bullet that matches your rifling twist. Call Steve and he'll walk you through recommended bullet weight and likely have a starting load for you also.

 

[Deleted member 20812]

Here’s your huckleberry.

.284 Cal-150gr Shock Hammer™ - Hammer Bullets

Recommended minimum twist rate is 1-10" Bullet length is 1.33" Bullet weight is 151gr Recommended use: Big game hunting G1-BC=.419 estimated

hammerbullets.com

 

[Deleted member 20812]

Or this if you want heavier.

.284 Cal-160gr Shock Hammer™ - Hammer Bullets

Recommended twist rate is 1-9.5" minimum Bullet length is 1.41" Bullet weight is 159gr Recommended use: Big game hunting G1-BC=.446 estimated

hammerbullets.com

 

[mtmuley]

Steve will tell you he likes the SG as close to 2.0 as possible. mtmuley

 

[NWmontanaOutdoors]

I’m running a 1-10 twist out of a 26” so am probably going to be geared more toward the heavier pills, the 160gr shock hammer has my Attention. thanks for all the info from everyone. Will contact Steve and get a plan worked out.

 

[noharleyyet]

Steve will tell you he likes the SG as close to 2.0 as possible. mtmuley

Gyroscopic Stability Factor (SG)....had to look it up.

 

[mtmuley]

Gyroscopic Stability Factor (SG)....had to look it up.

Steve is fairly adamant about the right twist for the bullet being used. I remember a test he did a few years ago that showed how important twist can be with mono bullets. mtmuley

 

[MLaird]

I have a 7RM with a 9.5 twist, 26" barrel. I talked with Steve and he recommended the 131gr Hammer Hunter and RL 23 for me. I haven't completely finished load development but so far I'm getting 3400 fps. Gonna play with seating depth just a little to see if I can tighten my groups up, I'n getting right at 1 MOA.

 

[noharleyyet]

I have a 7RM with a 9.5 twist, 26" barrel. I talked with Steve and he recommended the 131gr Hammer Hunter and RL 23 for me. I haven't completely finished load development but so far I'm getting 3400 fps. Gonna play with seating depth just a little to see if I can tighten my groups up, I'n getting right at 1 MOA.

That grain & speed will pack a punch....

 

[NWmontanaOutdoors]

Correction on my previous comment, meant to note a 1-8” twist, not 1-10.

 

[cahunter805]

Correction on my previous comment, meant to note a 1-8” twist, not 1-10.

What cartridge are you shooting?

 

[NWmontanaOutdoors]

What cartridge are you shooting?

7mm rem mag.

 

[cahunter805]

The 155gr hammer hunter is what I would start with since you have a 8twist.

 

[MLaird]

That grain & speed will pack a punch....

I’m hoping so. I got a cow moose tag to fill this fall.