15 May 2010, 02:01
Matthewx.585 and .620 Hawk bullets
Has anyone ever used these? I went to load a few 600 overkill rounds this morning and to my supprise I am down to my last box of Woodleighs! Grafs and Midway are backordered on the 900 gr softs but Hunningtons probably has some I have not yet checked. I thought maybe this is a good time to try the Hawks.
Matthew
15 May 2010, 06:32
BitterrootMatthew,
I have been trying some Hawk 900 grain in the 600 Overkill.
I had them make me some protected points so the nose wouldn't get beat up in the mag like the Woodleigh's do. The Hawks are not bonded and come apart dramatically when shot into charging water jugs. There is total separation of the jacket from the core. I wouldn't use them hunting, but they are fine for plinking.
15 May 2010, 07:55
Dave Bushquote:
Originally posted by Bitterroot:
Matthew,
I have been trying some Hawk 900 grain in the 600 Overkill.
I had them make me some protected points so the nose wouldn't get beat up in the mag like the Woodleigh's do. The Hawks are not bonded and come apart dramatically when shot into charging water jugs. There is total separation of the jacket from the core. I wouldn't use them hunting, but they are fine for plinking.
Wayne:
What jacket thickness have you been using with the Hawks? I have some .416s and .458s coming with the .065 jacket and Michael is going to test them for us.
P.S. Take good care of the laminated stock from my .416. I am thinking about using that as a stock for building a .600 OK.
15 May 2010, 08:50
MatthewxThanks for the info. I will use them for plinkers then.
Matthew
17 May 2010, 08:01
BitterrootDave,
The jackets on the .620 Hawks are .065 thick. The bullet is a "cup and core" design with no attempt at bonding. I thought I was going to get a bonded bullet. They made a nice protected point, which is what I wanted, but since they disintegrate upon impact, they are useless for hunting. If I could just find some giant Prairie Dogs, the Hawks would be perfect.
quote:
Originally posted by Bitterroot:
Dave,
The jackets on the .620 Hawks are .065 thick. The bullet is a "cup and core" design with no attempt at bonding. I thought I was going to get a bonded bullet. They made a nice protected point, which is what I wanted, but since they disintegrate upon impact, they are useless for hunting. If I could just find some giant Prairie Dogs, the Hawks would be perfect.
I have some 585s but wish I had some 620s for the annual camping trip with the nephews featuring the famous "Charging Water Jugs and Over-ripe Produce" competition. That reminds me, I need to pick up cheap plastic rain suit and pair of goggles.