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Author Topic: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!  (Read 15057 times)

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Re: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!
« Reply #30 on: August 31, 2018, 12:04:44 PM »
Interwebs say that it wont work and your bullets will keyhole :chuckle:


I wouldn't be too surprised if they shoot really well. It would be interesting to shoot them out of a 10 twist and an 8 twist and see how the BC changes with a different twist.

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Re: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!
« Reply #31 on: August 31, 2018, 08:22:46 PM »
Interwebs say that it wont work and your bullets will keyhole :chuckle:


I wouldn't be too surprised if they shoot really well. It would be interesting to shoot them out of a 10 twist and an 8 twist and see how the BC changes with a different twist.

I've come to the conclusion that under stabilized bullets can shoot well, but terminal performance suffers dramatically. That's when I start seeing the "banana bullets" when I recover them. Instead of expanding on impact they start to tumble.

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Re: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!
« Reply #32 on: August 31, 2018, 08:45:55 PM »
I like to go inch faster than needed. Least 1.7sg.  Just my preference. The 338/375 is 2.6sg
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Re: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!
« Reply #33 on: September 10, 2018, 01:14:11 PM »
I had already ordered in the 177gr Hammer Hunters but the more I thought about it. I do prefer speed when it comes to a hunting load so I ordered in some 155gr Hammer Hunters. I will give them both a try but for my deer hunting I imagine I will go with the 155gr. Where I hunt my average shots over the years have been between 300-400 yards. A handful at 500-600 yards and of course several point blank shots, jumping bucks out of their beds.

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I’m still waiting on my rifle. Several technical difficulties at the smiths. Faulty Rem700 floor plate catch and a broken adjustment screw on a Timney trigger. I should be ready to start shooting next week.


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Re: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!
« Reply #34 on: September 10, 2018, 02:35:58 PM »
What do you think, around 3300fps with the 155?

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Re: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!
« Reply #35 on: September 10, 2018, 03:58:13 PM »
I honestly think. With the improved shoulder design of the reamer. The Schnieder R5 8 twist, 28" barrel and the fact that Hammer Bullets due to their design and bearing surface are a little faster than many other bullets. I feel I should easily surpass 3300. By how much, I don't know?

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Re: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!
« Reply #36 on: September 10, 2018, 05:15:28 PM »
Should be a great deer slayer
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Re: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!
« Reply #37 on: September 10, 2018, 05:27:00 PM »
From top to bottom.

Hammer Bullets 155gr Hammer Hunter
Hammer Bullets 177gr Hammer Hunter
Hornady 185gr RDF
Hornady 162gr ELD-X
Nosler “Old school” 150gr Ballistic Tip, solid base. WICKED bullet!
Sierra 160gr BT Spitzer Game King


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Re: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!
« Reply #38 on: September 14, 2018, 12:50:28 PM »
I just picked the rifle up.

Remington 700
7.21 SAGE (7mm-.300 Win Mag Improved).
Schneider R5, 28”, 1-8 twist, 3-1/2 contour barrel
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Leupold VX-5HD 3-15 CDS ZL2

I still need to send the bolt off to Kampfeld Custom and have a “Hunter” bolt knob installed. Along with TI fluting and a mini M16 extractor.










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Re: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!
« Reply #39 on: September 14, 2018, 01:40:49 PM »
Looking forward to seeing you chrono that thing  :tup:

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Re: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!
« Reply #40 on: September 14, 2018, 02:46:02 PM »
I like it!!!  But then again, I pretty much like anything built on a Remmy 700.  :tup:

Is this going to be about the equivalent of a 7STW or 7-300Wby???
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Re: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!
« Reply #41 on: September 14, 2018, 03:25:15 PM »
I like it!!!  But then again, I pretty much like anything built on a Remmy 700.  :tup:

Is this going to be about the equivalent of a 7STW or 7-300Wby???

Should be just shy of a 7mm Ultra Magnum by 50 FPS or so . Depends on how fast the barrel is.

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Re: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!
« Reply #42 on: September 14, 2018, 07:49:52 PM »
I like it!!!  But then again, I pretty much like anything built on a Remmy 700.  :tup:

Is this going to be about the equivalent of a 7STW or 7-300Wby???

Should be just shy of a 7mm Ultra Magnum by 50 FPS or so . Depends on how fast the barrel is.

I'm guessing case capacity will be in the high 90's grains of water range on this and I see the use of some slowwwww powders in your future. 

Sounds like  fun project and I'm curious to hear how those bullets work out for you.  I have enough twist to shoot those in my 7mm Blaser Mag, but I won't be able to launch them as fast as you will.

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Re: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!
« Reply #43 on: September 14, 2018, 08:44:41 PM »
I love the fact that you had to add a screw to hold your bolt handle on. Go Remington! :chuckle:

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Re: Gunna make the .284(7mm) Hammer Hunter 177grains GO FAST!
« Reply #44 on: September 15, 2018, 07:04:48 AM »
I love the fact that you had to add a screw to hold your bolt handle on. Go Remington! :chuckle:

I learned a long time ago with Remington actions, when it comes to wildcat load development. I may have to knock that bolt open. A $40.00 buck bolt handle screw is way less hassle and time down than breaking off a bolt handle.

 


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