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by GunnyGene » Thu Jan 23, 2020 7:48 am
New Federal ammo developed in cooperation with Henry. Calling it "HammerDown".
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https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/202 ... tion-line/
The HammerDown hunting ammunition line was developed in cooperation with Henry Repeating Arms. These loads have been optimized to provide maximum performance in typical lever-action rifle barrel lengths. The bonded soft point and hollow bullets have also been tuned to have a maximum expansion, weight retention and accuracy at those velocities. These cartridges are also nickel plated for utmost corrosion resistance and smooth extraction. On top of the tuned ballistics and coating, the cartridge design itself has been slightly tweaked. Particularly, in order to ensure a smoother loading via King’s patent side gates, the cartridge rims are ever so slightly tapered (see the below-embedded image). It should not affect the headspace because there is still plenty of rim surface to headspace off of. However, it makes a huge difference when loading the gun and I assume when cycling the action too. I fired .30-30 Winchester HammerDown rounds at SHOT Show 2020 range day, and when loading the side gate, you can tell right away how smooth the cartridges glide into the tubular magazine.
Federal HammerDown ammunition will be available in the following calibers, bullet weight options and MSRPs (all prices are for 20 round boxes).
357 Magnum, 170 grain ($19.99)
327 Federal, 127 grain ($19.99)
44 Magnum, 270 grain ($19.99)
45 Colt, 250 grain ($19.99)
30-30 Winchester, 150 grain ($19.99)
45-70 Government, 300 grain ($38.99)
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by Vaquero » Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:14 am
I'd like to try those 44's, wonder if they will release the bullets for us hand loaders?
That's the only one that interest me.
I like 170 gr in my 30-30s'.
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by BigAl52 » Thu Jan 23, 2020 8:53 am
It will be interesting to see tests on these when they come out. Im sure they will be tested by someone on Youtube.
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by Rifletom » Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:23 am
That's a good variety of cartridges for non handloader to try. Reasonable prices also. I like the way this lever market is going. Good on Henry and Federal.
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by fortyshooter » Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:34 am
Will be interesting to see what's different in the pistol caliber ammo regarding the bullet itself.
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by Vaquero » Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:36 am
Wonder how many rounds pre box of the handgun cal.
If 20, not that great.
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by John E Davies » Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:36 am
I hope they will sell the brass for reloaders, but not in nickel please....
Has anyone read the .327 Federal ballistic specs? They do not mention it.
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by John E Davies » Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:41 am
Vaquero wrote: ↑Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:36 am
Wonder how many rounds pre box of the handgun cal.
If 20, not that great.
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20 round boxes as mentioned above. They have to pay for the R&D and the extra time machining the rims somehow, plus it is a fairly small niche market.
If a lever gun owner had a small hobby lathe he could EASILY duplicate these cases very quickly.
And he could make a decent business selling them I think. Tho the Federal patent might be a worry.... but can you even patent something as simple as a bevelled or chamfered rim?
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by fortyshooter » Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:42 am
I looked at the .45 Colt and .44 Mag info and they really have got some great speed for those bullet weights....45 Colt 250 gr. at 1400 FPS!
Would be 1000 or so out of a 5.5 inch revolver. Assume it's safe for a 1873 Winchester type rifle with the toggle link bolt.
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by Hatchdog » Thu Jan 23, 2020 10:59 am
.327 Fed Mag in an initial release. That’s surprising. Looks like the caliber may be making a resurgence, Ruger is building it in the GP-100 again. Kinda like the 10mm.
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