Largest .257 Cal. Selection

[choprzrul]

25-06 and a 90 absolute hammer goes together like peas and carrots.

^^This is true^^ Deer don't like it though...

 

[alg25]

More accurate than this shaky old blind guy at 300 yards. That isn’t saying much. I can keep 3 in 1.5” at 300. I’m sure I’m the weak link.

Nothing wrong with 1.5" at 300!

 

[HNDLDR]

Nothing wrong with 1.5" at 300!

Yeah I got to thinking about it after I posted it. That’s 1/2 moa. Definitely more accurate than I need for my hunting purposes. Maybe I shouldn’t be so hard on myself.

 

[AZ-Hunter]

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Did you know Hammer Bullets has the largest .257 Cal. bullet selection in the market?
Barnes - 5
Berger - 3
Hornady - 9
Nosler - 7
Sierra - 8
Swift - 3
Literally double the amount! If you combine the top 3, they will equal what Hammer has developed.

So what 25 cals. Are you shooting?

Me - Wildcat 25 GPC (6.8 SPC case necked down to .257).
75HH @ 3375FPS
90AH @ 2975
116SH @ 2650

I have a 25x6.8. What powders are you using and what barrel length?

My barrel is 18” from BHW and is a 1/9. So far I have not been happy with the velocities I’m getting pretty much across the board.

Thanks

 

[Steve Davis]

I'm in the process of getting a 25-284 lap built. 7" twist. This may become a favorite.

 

[gltaylor]

You're gonna really like it! Got some data on the spreadsheets to help you out!

 

[Beeman]

I'm in the process of getting a 25-284 lap built. 7" twist. This may become a favorite.

You’ll like the 25-284. Mine is built on a 1-7.25” twist Helix6. I’ve only shot the 131 BJ out of it. My barrel is 25” and I get 3160 FPS with R26. 25-284 on the right.

 

[gltaylor]

Same here - but mine likes Hammers very well too!

 

[KurtisB]

I have the good fortune of picking up a Savage 99 in .250-3000 from a friend's dad. I'm stoked to begin my quarterbore journey!

 

[Mountainman]

I'm in the process of getting a 25-284 lap built. 7" twist. This may become a favorite.

I always wanted one of those but somehow it never happened. I'll be watching for this when you get it done.

 

[jmyers]

Shooting 127 HHT out of new 25-06ai 7.5 twist at 3275fps. Nothing but pond pests so far but pretty impressive. Be a long wait for deer season

 

[Steve Davis]

Shooting 127 HHT out of new 25-06ai 7.5 twist at 3275fps. Nothing but pond pests so far but pretty impressive. Be a long wait for deer season

Nice looking rifle. Details?

 

[alg25]

Shooting 127 HHT out of new 25-06ai 7.5 twist at 3275fps. Nothing but pond pests so far but pretty impressive. Be a long wait for deer season

Nice setup!

 

[jmyers]

Sorry it’s a Pierce Shadow action, Trigger Tech Diamond, Benchmark sendero light, Manners EH1, ATACR 4-16 weighs 9.7 lb