.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.

 

[mulepkr]

I shoot 124 HH in both 270 Win and 270 Weatherby. Both have 26" Pac-Nor 9 twist barrels. I have killed elk with both out to 600 + yards with total pass through broadside shots and none traveled more than 40 yards with good blood trail and some just dropped right there. My experience shows me that 2000 fps impact velocity gives pass through on broadside behind the shoulder shots even if two ribs are hit.

 

[Yung6ix]

I've been using 10-15gr lighter bullet as a starting load for Absolute Hammers with good results.

 

[KCO707PNW]

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

Thanks, can you provide any load data with that 136?

 

[S.Clancy]

My data for my .270 was:

Hornady Brass
57 gr IMR 4451
CCI 250 Primer
3.400" COAL
126 Hammer Hunter

I was getting ~3250 fps with that.

I'm currently re-doing this with IMR 4350 (IMR 4451 is not being produced anymore).

You can also look at Hammers website, they have some load data:

Load Data - Hammer Bullets

Hammer Bullets® Load Data Shooting firearms can be dangerous. Firearms and reloading equipment not taken care of can lead to catastrophic failure, danger, and death. Environmental conditions can drastically impact firearms, powders, and primers. Companies may update components such as powders...

hammerbullets.com

 

[SDHNTR]

Worry more about velocity than weight.

 

[mulepkr]

Yes velocity and SF [stability factor]

 

[Gobihawk]

Try this link:

Load Data - Hammer Bullets

Hammer Bullets® Load Data Shooting firearms can be dangerous. Firearms and reloading equipment not taken care of can lead to catastrophic failure, danger, and death. Environmental conditions can drastically impact firearms, powders, and primers. Companies may update components such as powders...

hammerbullets.com

 

[wind gypsy]

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.

Muzzle velocity and BC is going to be what gives you external ballistic results. Going heavy on a mono with a shitty BC (as seen in most of the standard offerings) isn't going to help much.

Cutting edge, McGuire, Apex are some of the boutique options that actually slick mono options but not familiar with the 277 models.

 

[Arcus Venator]

No experience with the Hammers, but they are on my radar.

I have had really good results with the 155gr LRX out of 1:8 twist 270. I have a stockpile of Rel 26 which is pushing 3000fps.

My range time has been severely limited the last year and a half. I have not had time to stretch it out and verify drops. But would have no issue shooting out to 500 once I verify drops.

Have shot 1 elk, 1 antelope, and three deer with that load. One deer and antelope were at 300 hundred yards.