97g Absolute Hammer powders

[SDguy]

I'll be working up a load with the 97g Absolute Hammers. The powders I have on hand are A2520, CFE223, and Leverevolution (HLVR).

I know that Hammers have no published load data but I have some experience loading them and finding starting points with similar bullets from published data. Ive also consulted the Hammer load data spreadsheet...

I find very little on my bullet and powder selections except A2520 Ive managed to come up with a starting point.

If anyone has any info on CFE or HLVR id be grateful?

I do find some data on HLVR but those loading it favor the 123g bullets, is HLVR better suited for the heavier bullets and not so ideal for lighter bullets?

I have only used the absolute Hammer in the 6mm ARC. Expect you would do well to consider faster propellants. Absolute Hammer bullets have considerably less bearing area due to the drive band design. IMR 8208 was my choice for a hunting load in the 6mm ARC application. H335 was tested more recently & while top velocities were seen w H335 by a good margin, Ill still favor the IMR 8208 for the stability factor.

Of your three powder choices Id say you are looking at a wash as they are very similar. I looked at the Hammer forms & in the reloading forum they have an Absolute hammer spread sheet for the Absolute hammer's. Two Grendel offerings is all that is offered. Each of the loads are with the 97gr AH. Reloader 10 X is the one that looks most promising to me in terms of velocity.

If it were me Id consider Ramshot Tac & IMR 8208 & H335 as well.