akmtnrunner
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Long time TTSX hand loader of 308, 338, and 375 varieties. I've been happy with their performance on caribou, moose, and an interior grizzly bear, but I'd like to improve energy transfer a bit. I've only caught one ttsx (which nicked a rib and probably tumbled) so I know I am leaving energy on the table. I am currently developing loads for a 33 Nosler with as much long range potential as possible.
I'd like to get started with some Hammer bullets but I'm not sure what bullet weights I should be looking at. I understand what was best for the Barnes' but not at all for Hammer's. My 33 Nosler has limited COAL as it's a Tikka with max around 3.35". A typical hunt for this rifle would be for moose up to ~500 yards but also possibly bumping into a grizzly at close range. Can someone educate me on which bullets to look closer at? To me, the 236 HH and the 255 SH look good but again, I have no experience with these bullets.
I'd like to get started with some Hammer bullets but I'm not sure what bullet weights I should be looking at. I understand what was best for the Barnes' but not at all for Hammer's. My 33 Nosler has limited COAL as it's a Tikka with max around 3.35". A typical hunt for this rifle would be for moose up to ~500 yards but also possibly bumping into a grizzly at close range. Can someone educate me on which bullets to look closer at? To me, the 236 HH and the 255 SH look good but again, I have no experience with these bullets.