Hammer bullets

ruger357w · February 25, 2024, 07:26 AM

I'm wondering if anyone has run the hammer bullets. And are they worth the money. I'm thinking about trying them in my 17-5.56 KAK ar. There's not really a lot of options for the 17 calibers. I'm currently running hornady 25gr v-max. I've also tried nosler 20gr hp but it does not like those. The nosler is way to short and has way to much bullet jump to lands. I'm looking for a bullet mostly for bobcats and coyotes.

Shadow9mm · February 25, 2024, 07:55 AM

Never tried them myself, but i have looked at them more than a few times, seem to perform well.

Looking around a bit, there are really not many options. Is there something wrong with the 25g v-max loads?

ruger357w · February 25, 2024, 08:09 AM

The 25gr v-max shoot good but it they hit bones they tend to blow a pretty decent hole in the hides.

taylorce1 · February 25, 2024, 01:12 PM

IMO not worth the money in smaller calibers, and a .17 calibers definitely fits that bill. You'll probably have some of the same issues of blow-up with Hammer bullets on bone. A lot of your damage is caused by the bone fragmenting as much as the bullet.

Your best bet would be to slow down your muzzle velocity and reduce the impact speeds. This would still be effective without damaging pelts as much. Easy fix with a bolt action rifle, not so much in an AR.

February 25, 2024, 07:26 AM	#1
ruger357w Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 158	Hammer bullets I'm wondering if anyone has run the hammer bullets. And are they worth the money. I'm thinking about trying them in my 17-5.56 KAK ar. There's not really a lot of options for the 17 calibers. I'm currently running hornady 25gr v-max. I've also tried nosler 20gr hp but it does not like those. The nosler is way to short and has way to much bullet jump to lands. I'm looking for a bullet mostly for bobcats and coyotes.

February 25, 2024, 07:55 AM	#2
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,977	Never tried them myself, but i have looked at them more than a few times, seem to perform well. Looking around a bit, there are really not many options. Is there something wrong with the 25g v-max loads? __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

February 25, 2024, 01:12 PM	#4
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,250	IMO not worth the money in smaller calibers, and a .17 calibers definitely fits that bill. You'll probably have some of the same issues of blow-up with Hammer bullets on bone. A lot of your damage is caused by the bone fragmenting as much as the bullet. Your best bet would be to slow down your muzzle velocity and reduce the impact speeds. This would still be effective without damaging pelts as much. Easy fix with a bolt action rifle, not so much in an AR. __________________ NRA Life Member

February 25, 2024, 08:09 AM	#3
ruger357w Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 158	The 25gr v-max shoot good but it they hit bones they tend to blow a pretty decent hole in the hides.