Hammer inspired Rifle Builds

Standard. Possibly with Serengeti, not sure. Getting more input. My son's 700ADL pure stock shot well inside 1/2 MOA out to 300. Crazy how accurate that rifle is with the 180HH.
 
Beeman said:
I think a 30-06AI may be my next build. My 6.5 Sherman barrel is toast and needs a re barrel. I was planning on a 24” with a 9 twist. Those are impressive numbers you are getting with a 22” barrel!
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I have a 30-06AI It is one of my favorite rifles. It has a 26 inch barrel. I've got Hammers ready to go, I've just been having too much fun with other guns.
 
les said:
I have a 30-06AI It is one of my favorite rifles. It has a 26 inch barrel. I've got Hammers ready to go, I've just been having too much fun with other guns.
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Let us know how it works. Which bullet will you be using?
 
RL26 + 180HH = holy cow I bet! Personally, I believe this will put my 300WSM on block so I can standardize my cartridge inventory with my son's. Just more efficient use of components.
 
My latest one that I am pretty excited about is a 36-30 Nosler. All the components are in and the reamer arrived yesterday. Got a 1-8" twist Pacnor that will finish at 22" plus a small PK brake. Mac Bros action with a bdl style bottom metal all into a Mesa Precision stock. I think this is going to be my do everything favorite set up. This rifle is being built to go to Australia in July.
 
les said:
I like the new format, but I'm missing a bit of the history. So I thought I would start a general thread to capture guns that Hammer Bullets inspired us to build. I'm deep down a big bore guy. As I pursued the Hammer Bullets, I just knew I had to have a rifle for the 404 458 diameter Power Hammer. I thought single feeding in one of my 45/70s would work. However after getting 25 of those beautiful bullets, I realized I was taking up too much powder space to get to my desired 2300 fps. So back to the drawing boards. One of my former hunting buddies, Craig, shot a 458 WinMag, but I didn't really want to go that route as I am left handed. A custom 458 WinMag was out of the question. So the search began. About the same time, Joe16 was on a different course but we both came up with the same solution, get a CVA Scout in 45/70 and bore it out to 45/90! So the gun was ordered. Joe16 sold me 30 45/90 brass as it was almost impossible to get. Dies were ordered! I realized that I wanted more of a muzzle brake, so I started searching. I found Haskins made a specific brake for the CVA, so I ordered one. The gun was off to the gunsmith before I ran even one 45/70 through it. I had a nice Vortex scope from another project that I abandoned. It all came together! So, the first shot was a muzzle velocity of 2284. That was a guess on where to start. Wow was I happy. I worked through some ladders with several different powders. I topped out at over 2,600 fps. I backed down to an accurate load that averaged 2304 fps. I hunted deer and elk with this gun this year. Never saw a critter to drill! One of those years! Spring Bear season starts in just over a month, and the 45/90 will be in the woods.

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Impressive load and rifle. I’m a lefty as well and building a 458 Lott. I’ll report back once I can work up the same bullet.
 
RLL - Looking forward to hearing about your build. What action are you using?
 
les said:
RLL - Looking forward to hearing about your build. What action are you using?
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A Dakota 76 in the white. 3.6” Magnum length. Leftover from the Parkwest transition…I got a hell of a deal on it.
 
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The Hammer inspired fundraising project for my foundation, built by Eric at Hoover Precision Rifles, kicked off in Bozeman MT at a benefit concert played by Country artist, Craig Morgan. Ticket sales are off to a good start and we got tons of positive comments surround Hammers and even a few people that say they love shooting and hunting with Hammers.

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A new breath of life into a 30yr old rifle barrel replacement. Originally inspired by the 128HH, now will probably see the 120 or 127HHT.
25-06ai, 7 twist, 26in bbl, traditional bluing, original stock and receiver. I just got it back from my smith last week so I probably wont be able to fire it until Dec.
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