gltaylor
Global Moderator
(originally posted 11/1/2021)
Many members have asked for load data to be posted on this Forum. Here is the most current Absolute Hammer Load Data provided by members.
This thread is ONLY for looking up Absolute Hammer Load Data. Please DO NOT post load data here and clutter up this thread. Post new load data on the Post Your Hammer Load thread.
ABSOLUTE HAMMER BULLETS
Loads for regular Hammer Bullets follow conventional loading charges for similar weight bullets in available
loading data.
Absolute Hammers are designed with an ogive that does not get engraved by the rifling. This results in
much lower engraving pressure and consistent BC from rifle to rifle. These bullets will not engage the lands
anywhere on the ogive. This results in greatly reduced pressure resulting in significant velocity gains
compared to regular bullets of the same weight. It also means that you cannot measure the cartridge base to
ogive – as the ogive does not touch the lands.
The resulting low engraving pressure makes it so that they do not line up with conventional data. Reloading
with Absolutes should be done by experienced hand loaders only, who are very good at reading pressure
signs.
These bullets require faster than normal powders for the cartridge and bullet weight. Load with extreme
caution.
Do Not transfer any of this data to other Hammer Bullets. This is Only for Absolute Hammers.
The following load data was developed and shared by our customers. Use at your own risk and work up to
final loads in your firearm carefully. Any damage or injury resulting from overloads are the sole responsibility
of the consumer/hand loader.
Preamble:
Action lengths, magazine capacities, chamber dimensions and freebore can be different for every rifle, even within the same cartridge/caliber. This can affect the potential COAL and CBTO for every rifle. Measure AND establish both the maximum COAL and CBTO for YOUR rifle before loading any bullet, including Hammers. Do not simply follow generic guidelines. Never Assume these loads will work in Your rifle. Always measure and verify!
Since the COAL and CBTO measurements are unique to each rifle listed, any changes to those dimensions can affect pressure. The loads listed were deemed safe in those specific rifles by the submitter of that load. Use standard safe reloading practices to work up a safe load in your rifle.
Last Updated 3/28/24
Global Moderator
(originally posted 11/1/2021)
Many members have asked for load data to be posted on this Forum. Here is the most current Absolute Hammer Load Data provided by members.
This thread is ONLY for looking up Absolute Hammer Load Data. Please DO NOT post load data here and clutter up this thread. Post new load data on the Post Your Hammer Load thread.
ABSOLUTE HAMMER BULLETS
Loads for regular Hammer Bullets follow conventional loading charges for similar weight bullets in available
loading data.
Absolute Hammers are designed with an ogive that does not get engraved by the rifling. This results in
much lower engraving pressure and consistent BC from rifle to rifle. These bullets will not engage the lands
anywhere on the ogive. This results in greatly reduced pressure resulting in significant velocity gains
compared to regular bullets of the same weight. It also means that you cannot measure the cartridge base to
ogive – as the ogive does not touch the lands.
The resulting low engraving pressure makes it so that they do not line up with conventional data. Reloading
with Absolutes should be done by experienced hand loaders only, who are very good at reading pressure
signs.
These bullets require faster than normal powders for the cartridge and bullet weight. Load with extreme
caution.
Do Not transfer any of this data to other Hammer Bullets. This is Only for Absolute Hammers.
The following load data was developed and shared by our customers. Use at your own risk and work up to
final loads in your firearm carefully. Any damage or injury resulting from overloads are the sole responsibility
of the consumer/hand loader.
Preamble:
Action lengths, magazine capacities, chamber dimensions and freebore can be different for every rifle, even within the same cartridge/caliber. This can affect the potential COAL and CBTO for every rifle. Measure AND establish both the maximum COAL and CBTO for YOUR rifle before loading any bullet, including Hammers. Do not simply follow generic guidelines. Never Assume these loads will work in Your rifle. Always measure and verify!
Since the COAL and CBTO measurements are unique to each rifle listed, any changes to those dimensions can affect pressure. The loads listed were deemed safe in those specific rifles by the submitter of that load. Use standard safe reloading practices to work up a safe load in your rifle.
Last Updated 3/28/24
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