Hammer Bullets - what makes them so great?

[jryoung]

I think a lot of the guys using Hammers in the 260 and 6.5 CM are using the 110's. Should be able to use some good powders like Varget and H4350 and push them 3100 pretty easily.

Who am I kidding, I have lots of load ideas of where to go, it's still the time on the bench that I can't seem to come up with.

 

[longbow51]

112 gr HHT in the .260; 1"9 twist Remington VLS.

 

[Addicting]

Now that the tipped version has been out for a while has there been any negative feedback from them? Hoping it resolved the random penciling I experienced.

 

[mtmuley]

Now that the tipped version has been out for a while has there been any negative feedback from them? Hoping it resolved the random penciling I experienced.

I know you can find that info. mtmuley

 

[Addicting]

I know you can find that info. mtmuley

I’m lazy and curious but not that curious to do more work.

 

[mtmuley]

I’m lazy and curious but not that curious to do more work.

You will be OK with Barnes. mtmuley

 

[Addicting]

You will be OK with Barnes. mtmuley

This wasn’t a jab at hammers, I’m genuinely interested. I told you the other day I’m done with Magnums and clearing stuff out. If it’s fixed the issue then it’s worth reconsidering them on the next project.

 

[mtmuley]

This wasn’t a jab at hammers, I’m genuinely interested. I told you the other day I’m done with Magnums and clearing stuff out. If it’s fixed the issue then it’s worth reconsidering them on the next project.

Not currently shooting the HHT but have some in every cartridge I shoot. Just haven't had time and my HH loads seem to work well. I will get to the HHT though. mtmuley

 

[Schutzhund]

I've emailed Steve several times what are probably "routine" questions and he has been prompt and thorough in explanation. I also just had a nice long chat with him on the phone this afternoon 7/15/25 specifically regarding different bullets, twist, coal etc for my 9.3x62. He answered on the 2nd ring and it was like talking to an old friend. These guys clearly stand behind their product and respect their customers which goes a long way for me.

I haven't hunted with these yet but I have a pile loaded in several calibers ready for ladder testing. I have little reservations about terminal performance and can't wait to see for myself. I just might convert religions from PB.

Just my .02 cents on the company and my experience so far... Hammer em.

 

[Carl 9.3x62]

I've emailed Steve several times what are probably "routine" questions and he has been prompt and thorough in explanation. I also just had a nice long chat with him on the phone this afternoon 7/15/25 specifically regarding different bullets, twist, coal etc for my 9.3x62. He answered on the 2nd ring and it was like talking to an old friend. These guys clearly stand behind their product and respect their customers which goes a long way for me.

I haven't hunted with these yet but I have a pile loaded in several calibers ready for ladder testing. I have little reservations about terminal performance and can't wait to see for myself. I just might convert religions from PB.

Just my .02 cents on the company and my experience so far... Hammer em.

I don't reload, but curious how they perform it your 9.3.

 

[Schutzhund]

240

I don't reload, but curious how they perform it your 9.3.

I'll report back after I shoot them soon. 240gn Power hammers, I'm hoping to get around 2500fps.

 

[brockel]

Curious on how much higher their prices will go with the tariffs

 

[mevertsen]

Curious on how much higher their prices will go with the tariffs

He doesn't know, but he's expecting a 50 percent tariff on the copper, which will surely increase prices. How far ? Who knows.

 

[El Jason]

He doesn't know, but he's expecting a 50 percent tariff on the copper, which will surely increase prices. How far ? Who knows.

Bigly

I have 50 loaded up and ordered 100 more in anticipation

 

[Potsie]

I just stocked up on 100 for my 6.5 hunting round.

 

[Ballistic]

Cow elk, 168yd, 6.5 Creedmoor, Barnes 127gr TTSX, recovered from an aspen tree on the far side...not complaining, the elk only went 30 yards...

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That is exactly what every hammer looks like. Once in a while a Barnes will shed the petals, Hammers are designed to...

 

[kiwi hunter]

Can confirm otherwise.
#farmlife

This, the hog deer may be small but they have very thick skulls, when fighting act very much like bighorn rams.

 

[NM_Hawkeye]

Definitely thinking of trying them out in several different calibers!!

 

[yakimanoob]

Just logging another super clean kill with the HH (this time with the 120gr out of my 7mm-08). MV ~3025fps and a 60 yard shot. Probably my best shot placement on a deer -- entered and exited just behind the legs. The HH made soup of the lungs and he went all of 30 yards before dropping.

 

[Redman]

After switching to unleaded years ago I was a Barnes bullet fan. They never let me down but had some kills where the animal went a bit further than I expected. After reviewing the terminal performance of Hammers and the accuracy people were getting I wanted to try them. I had a new rifle that I didn’t have any Barnes bullets for so I ordered some Hammers. I even emailed Steve and he was more than helpful. I shot a pronghorn lat week with it. It was further than what I would have used a Barnes on and the result was a a dead buck. Once I use up my Barnes in my other rifles I am switching them all to Hammers.