.270 Hammers

[KCO707PNW]

I have a Viking Armament on the way with a 1-8 twist 24" barrel. I am planning on loading up a few different bullets including the Barnes 129gn LRX, 133 hammers, 140 hammers, and the 148 hammers(I am in CA). I can't seem to find many people shooting these bullet weights in hammers. there seems to be a good number of people having luck with the LRX but I'd like something a little heavier as I'd like to feel comfortable reaching out to 500 for black tail.

Has anyone been shooting the 133, 140, or 148 hammers out of a fast twist .270 that can tell me about their experience with their load development or their experience with hammers in the field?

Much appreciated.

 

[A382DWDZQ]

155 LRX would be worth checking out as well.

 

[ericmcd]

I have a fast twist .270 and live in California. McGuire is supposed to be coming out with a 140-150 class bullet, their 127 looks good as well. Cutting edge also has some high bc stuff. I never see them in stock and you have to ship to a FFL but DRT has a 152 thats lead free but not a copper mono that in theory should be a better hunting bullet

 

[S.Clancy]

I've shot elk to 650 yds with a 126 Hammer, so I'm sure you're fine with the heavier ones.

 

[peaches]

You can
stop your search at the 129 LRX unless you just want to spend more money on boutique bullets.