Leaning on decades of ballistic knowledge and proven performance, Weatherby is now loading some of the industry’s most popular non-Weatherby hunting cartridges.
Tested and developed to lead the industry in velocity and terminal performance, you can expect hand loaded precision in commercially produced ammo. Just like our standard Weatherby cartridges we load top of the line premium hunting bullets, known for tight tolerances and accurate groups.
The 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) was released in 2018. This was the birth of the PRC line-up, intended to compliment the 6.5 Creedmoor, the 6.5 PRC offers 200+ FPS faster than the CM. Weatherby is known for ballistics and velocity. Our offerings push the industry standards on both.
The Elite Hunter bullet is made with the longest possible hybrid ogive (nose). As the bearing surface ends, the tangent ogive begins, resulting in much less sensitivity to seating depth. As you move beyond the tangent ogive, the shape changes to a secant ogive, maximizing efficiency in the wind. The long-nosed Elite Hunter projectiles produce the highest possible Ballistic Coefficients. Elite Hunter bullets also incorporate a slightly thinner J4 Precision hunting jacket, which allows the projectile to penetrate 2″ to 3″ before rapidly expanding. Upon expansion, the projectile sheds most of its weight producing extreme hydrostatic shock and a massive wound cavity in the vital area. Berger Elite Hunter bullets dump their energy where it is most effective – inside the animal.
Hammer Bullets™ are turned on a CNC lathe and use a unique solid copper blend that is designed for maximum terminal performance. Each bullet is weighed and micrometer measured as it is produced. The result is an incredibly consistent product with unparalleled quality control. The hollow point design initiates expansion upon impact, shedding petals immediately, with the remainder of the bullet staying intact with a blunt front for optimal wound channel. The bearing surface of Hammer bullets incorporates the patented PDR design (parabolic drag reduction). A continuous parabolic up and down curve, from the shoulder to the boat tail, reduces friction in the bore which equates to decreased pressure and the ability to achieve higher velocities. Each Hammer Bullet used in our production offerings are tailor-made for Weatherby ammo. We call these the Hammer Custom Bullets (HCB). HCBs in the Weatherby line-up feature unique bullet weights and not the standard 140 gr, 180 gr, etc. the industry is used to seeing. We found during development and testing that these custom weights produced the best accuracy and highest velocity making the Weatherby & Hammer combination deadly. HCBs are a modification of the Hammer Hunters and are optimized for Weatherby’s large-capacity cases and superior ballistics.
Take a deeper dive into Hammer Bullets with our On Our Mark podcast. We sit down with Bryan and Steve of Hammer Bullets to talk about the performance and what makes Hammer bullets different from similar projectiles.
A bonded bullet with Swift’s signature black tips designed for hunting and long-range efficiency. A pure copper jacket, free of alloy impurities, is progressively tapered to control expansion development throughout a wide range of velocities. Jacket and core are joined together using proven Swift bonding technology. It features a long driving band for improved rotational stability. Its sleek design and advanced secant ogive nose profile allows for high ballistic coefficients that produce flat trajectories for downrange hunting, making it a perfect match for Weatherby Cartridges.
| Bullet Information | Velocity (FPS) / Energy (Ft Lb) |
Trajectory (Path of Bullet) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Weight | Bullet Type | Product Code | B/C | Muzzle | 100 Yards | 200 Yards | 300 Yards | 400 Yards | 500 Yards | 100 Yards | 200 Yards | 300 Yards | 400 Yards | 500 Yards |
| 124 | Hammer Bullet | M65PRC124HCB | .478 (G1) | 3100 / 2646 | 2897 / 2310 | 2703 / 2012 | 2518 / 1745 | 2340 / 1507 | 2168 / 1295 | 3.4“ | 4.1“ | 0.0“ | -9.5“ | -25.5“ |
| 130 | Swift™ Scirocco® | F65PRC130SCO | .571 (G1) | 3025 / 2641 | 2857 / 2356 | 2696 / 2098 | 2540 / 1863 | 2390 / 1649 | 2245 / 1454 | 3.5“ | 4.1“ | 0.0“ | -9.5“ | -25.1“ |
| 156 | Berger Elite Hunter | R65PRC156EH | .679 (G1) | 2850 / 2813 | 2714 / 2551 | 2582 / 2310 | 2454 / 2086 | 2330 / 1880 | 2209 / 1690 | 3.9“ | 4.6“ | 0.0“ | -10.3“ | -27.1“ |
The 280 AI was developed by Parker Otto (P.O.) Ackley. P.O. was a lot like Roy Weatherby, a wildcatter who was in search of better solutions. His 280 AI set out to improve the .280 Rem by steeping the shoulder to 40 degrees to increase powder capacity. Weatherby is known for ballistics and velocity, our 280 AI offerings will push the industry standards on both.
Hammer Bullets™ are turned on a CNC lathe and use a unique solid copper blend that is designed for maximum terminal performance. Each bullet is weighed and micrometer measured as it is produced. The result is an incredibly consistent product with unparalleled quality control. The hollow point design initiates expansion upon impact, shedding petals immediately, with the remainder of the bullet staying intact with a blunt front for optimal wound channel. The bearing surface of Hammer bullets incorporates the patented PDR design (parabolic drag reduction). A continuous parabolic up and down curve, from the shoulder to the boat tail, reduces friction in the bore which equates to decreased pressure and the ability to achieve higher velocities. Each Hammer Bullet used in our production offerings are tailor-made for Weatherby ammo. We call these the Hammer Custom Bullets (HCB). HCBs in the Weatherby line-up feature unique bullet weights and not the standard 140 gr, 180 gr, etc. the industry is used to seeing. We found during development and testing that these custom weights produced the best accuracy and highest velocity making the Weatherby & Hammer combination deadly. HCBs are a modification of the Hammer Hunters and are optimized for Weatherby’s large-capacity cases and superior ballistics.
Take a deeper dive into Hammer Bullets with our On Our Mark podcast. We sit down with Bryan and Steve of Hammer Bullets to talk about the performance and what makes Hammer bullets different from similar projectiles.
A bonded bullet with Swift’s signature black tips designed for hunting and long-range efficiency. A pure copper jacket, free of alloy impurities, is progressively tapered to control expansion development throughout a wide range of velocities. Jacket and core are joined together using proven Swift bonding technology. It features a long driving band for improved rotational stability. Its sleek design and advanced secant ogive nose profile allows for high ballistic coefficients that produce flat trajectories for downrange hunting, making it a perfect match for Weatherby Cartridges.
| Bullet Information | Velocity (FPS) / Energy (Ft Lb) |
Trajectory (Path of Bullet) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Weight | Bullet Type | Product Code | B/C | Muzzle | 100 Yards | 200 Yards | 300 Yards | 400 Yards | 500 Yards | 100 Yards | 200 Yards | 300 Yards | 400 Yards | 500 Yards |
| 139 | Hammer Bullet | M280A13HCB | .410 (G1) | 3050 / 2871 | 2817 / 2449 | 2596 / 2080 | 2385 / 1756 | 2184 / 1472 | 1993 / 1226 | 3.7“ | 4.4“ | 0.0“ | -10.5“ | -28.4“ |
| 150 | Swift™ Scirocco® | F280A150SCO | .515 (G1) | 2925 / 2849 | 2744 / 2507 | 2570 / 2199 | 2402 / 1922 | 2241 / 1672 | 2086 / 1449 | 3.9“ | 4.6“ | 0.0“ | -10.6“ | -28.1“ |
| 150 | Sierra® Tipped GameKing® | S280A150TGK | .545 (G1) | 2950 / 2898 | 2777 / 2569 | 2612 / 2271 | 2452 / 2002 | 2297 / 1758 | 2148 / 1537 | 3.7“ | 4.4“ | 0.0“ | -10.2“ | -27“ |
| 168 | Berger Classic Hybrid Hunter | R280A168CHH | .566 (G1) | 2875 / 3083 | 2711 / 2742 | 2554 / 2433 | 2402 / 2152 | 2255 / 1896 | 2113 / 1665 | 3.9“ | 4.6“ | 0.0“ | -10.7“ | -28.2“ |
The 7mm PRC was introduced in 2022 and is the newest addition to Hornady’s PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) line-up. The 7mm PRC was designed to push long, heavy bullets in a standard long action. These long bullets are known to have high ballistic coeffecients which help keep accuracy at long range making them a great option for hunting in the west. Weatherby is known for ballistics and velocity, our 7mm PRC offerings will push the industry standards on both.
Hammer Bullets™ are turned on a CNC lathe and use a unique solid copper blend that is designed for maximum terminal performance. Each bullet is weighed and micrometer measured as it is produced. The result is an incredibly consistent product with unparalleled quality control. The hollow point design initiates expansion upon impact, shedding petals immediately, with the remainder of the bullet staying intact with a blunt front for optimal wound channel. The bearing surface of Hammer bullets incorporates the patented PDR design (parabolic drag reduction). A continuous parabolic up and down curve, from the shoulder to the boat tail, reduces friction in the bore which equates to decreased pressure and the ability to achieve higher velocities. Each Hammer Bullet used in our production offerings are tailor-made for Weatherby ammo. We call these the Hammer Custom Bullets (HCB). HCBs in the Weatherby line-up feature unique bullet weights and not the standard 140 gr, 180 gr, etc. the industry is used to seeing. We found during development and testing that these custom weights produced the best accuracy and highest velocity making the Weatherby & Hammer combination deadly. HCBs are a modification of the Hammer Hunters and are optimized for Weatherby’s large-capacity cases and superior ballistics.
Take a deeper dive into Hammer Bullets with our On Our Mark podcast. We sit down with Bryan and Steve of Hammer Bullets to talk about the performance and what makes Hammer bullets different from similar projectiles.
A bonded bullet with Swift’s signature black tips designed for hunting and long-range efficiency. A pure copper jacket, free of alloy impurities, is progressively tapered to control expansion development throughout a wide range of velocities. Jacket and core are joined together using proven Swift bonding technology. It features a long driving band for improved rotational stability. Its sleek design and advanced secant ogive nose profile allows for high ballistic coefficients that produce flat trajectories for downrange hunting, making it a perfect match for Weatherby Cartridges.
| Bullet Information | Velocity (FPS) / Energy (Ft Lb) |
Trajectory (Path of Bullet) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Weight | Bullet Type | Product Code | B/C | Muzzle | 100 Yards | 200 Yards | 300 Yards | 400 Yards | 500 Yards | 100 Yards | 200 Yards | 300 Yards | 400 Yards | 500 Yards |
| 150 | Swift™ Scirocco® | F7PRC150SCO | .515 (G1) | 3050 / 3098 | 2863 / 2731 | 2685 / 2400 | 2513 / 2103 | 2347 / 1835 | 2188 / 1595 | 3.4“ | 4.1“ | 0.0“ | -9.7“ | -25.6“ |
| 175 | Berger Elite Hunter | R7PRC175EH | .656 (G1) | 2925 / 3324 | 2782 / 3007 | 2644 / 2715 | 2509 / 2447 | 2379 / 2199 | 2253 / 1972 | 3.7“ | 4.3“ | 0.0“ | -9.8“ | -25.8“ |
| 177 | Hammer Bullet | M7PRC177HCB | .611 (G1) | 2925 / 3362 | 2772 / 3019 | 2624 / 2705 | 2480 / 2418 | 2341 / 2155 | 2207 / 1914 | 3.7“ | 4.4“ | 0.0“ | -10“ | -26.4“ |
The 28 Nosler was released in 2015 and is based off a 300 Remington Ultra Mag but with a rebated rim. The 28 Nosler is touted as the fastest 7MM on the market today and has a large case capacity capable of pushing large, high BC bullets. At Weatherby we know velocity, we took our 75+ years of ballistics experience and developed a few incredible hunting loads that will take your 28 Nosler to the next level.
Hammer Bullets™ are turned on a CNC lathe and use a unique solid copper blend that is designed for maximum terminal performance. Each bullet is weighed and micrometer measured as it is produced. The result is an incredibly consistent product with unparalleled quality control. The hollow point design initiates expansion upon impact, shedding petals immediately, with the remainder of the bullet staying intact with a blunt front for optimal wound channel. The bearing surface of Hammer bullets incorporates the patented PDR design (parabolic drag reduction). A continuous parabolic up and down curve, from the shoulder to the boat tail, reduces friction in the bore which equates to decreased pressure and the ability to achieve higher velocities. Each Hammer Bullet used in our production offerings are tailor-made for Weatherby ammo. We call these the Hammer Custom Bullets (HCB). HCBs in the Weatherby line-up feature unique bullet weights and not the standard 140 gr, 180 gr, etc. the industry is used to seeing. We found during development and testing that these custom weights produced the best accuracy and highest velocity making the Weatherby & Hammer combination deadly. HCBs are a modification of the Hammer Hunters and are optimized for Weatherby’s large-capacity cases and superior ballistics.
Take a deeper dive into Hammer Bullets with our On Our Mark podcast. We sit down with Bryan and Steve of Hammer Bullets to talk about the performance and what makes Hammer bullets different from similar projectiles.
A bonded bullet with Swift’s signature black tips designed for hunting and long-range efficiency. A pure copper jacket, free of alloy impurities, is progressively tapered to control expansion development throughout a wide range of velocities. Jacket and core are joined together using proven Swift bonding technology. It features a long driving band for improved rotational stability. Its sleek design and advanced secant ogive nose profile allows for high ballistic coefficients that produce flat trajectories for downrange hunting, making it a perfect match for Weatherby Cartridges.
| Bullet Information | Velocity (FPS) / Energy (Ft Lb) |
Trajectory (Path of Bullet) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Weight | Bullet Type | Product Code | B/C | Muzzle | 100 Yards | 200 Yards | 300 Yards | 400 Yards | 500 Yards | 100 Yards | 200 Yards | 300 Yards | 400 Yards | 500 Yards |
| 150 | Swift™ Scirocco® | F28NS150SCO | .515 (G1) | 3200 / 3410 | 3007 / 3011 | 2822 / 2653 | 2645 / 2330 | 2475 / 2040 | 2311 / 1778 | 3“ | 3.7“ | 0.0“ | -8.7“ | -23“ |
| 163 | Hammer Bullet | M28NS163HCB | .450 (G1) | 3175 / 3648 | 2956 / 3162 | 2748 / 2732 | 2549 / 2351 | 2359 / 2013 | 2176 / 1714 | 3.2“ | 3.9“ | 0.0“ | -9.2“ | -24.8“ |
| 180 | Berger VLD Hunting | R28NS180VLD | .673 (G1) | 3050 / 3718 | 2906 / 3376 | 2768 / 3061 | 2633 / 2771 | 2503 / 2503 | 2376 / 2256 | 3.3“ | 3.9“ | 0.0“ | -8.9“ | -23.4“ |
The 300 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) was introduced to the market in 2018. Designed to take advantage of long, heavy bullets the 300 PRC excels at long distances. Weatherby is known for ballistics and velocity, our offerings will push the industry standards on both.
Hammer Bullets™ are turned on a CNC lathe and use a unique solid copper blend that is designed for maximum terminal performance. Each bullet is weighed and micrometer measured as it is produced. The result is an incredibly consistent product with unparalleled quality control. The hollow point design initiates expansion upon impact, shedding petals immediately, with the remainder of the bullet staying intact with a blunt front for optimal wound channel. The bearing surface of Hammer bullets incorporates the patented PDR design (parabolic drag reduction). A continuous parabolic up and down curve, from the shoulder to the boat tail, reduces friction in the bore which equates to decreased pressure and the ability to achieve higher velocities. Each Hammer Bullet used in our production offerings are tailor-made for Weatherby ammo. We call these the Hammer Custom Bullets (HCB). HCBs in the Weatherby line-up feature unique bullet weights and not the standard 140 gr, 180 gr, etc. the industry is used to seeing. We found during development and testing that these custom weights produced the best accuracy and highest velocity making the Weatherby & Hammer combination deadly. HCBs are a modification of the Hammer Hunters and are optimized for Weatherby’s large-capacity cases and superior ballistics.
Take a deeper dive into Hammer Bullets with our On Our Mark podcast. We sit down with Bryan and Steve of Hammer Bullets to talk about the performance and what makes Hammer bullets different from similar projectiles.
A bonded bullet with Swift’s signature black tips designed for hunting and long-range efficiency. A pure copper jacket, free of alloy impurities, is progressively tapered to control expansion development throughout a wide range of velocities. Jacket and core are joined together using proven Swift bonding technology. It features a long driving band for improved rotational stability. Its sleek design and advanced secant ogive nose profile allows for high ballistic coefficients that produce flat trajectories for downrange hunting, making it a perfect match for Weatherby Cartridges.
| Bullet Information | Velocity (FPS) / Energy (Ft Lb) |
Trajectory (Path of Bullet) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Weight | Bullet Type | Product Code | B/C | Muzzle | 100 Yards | 200 Yards | 300 Yards | 400 Yards | 500 Yards | 100 Yards | 200 Yards | 300 Yards | 400 Yards | 500 Yards |
| 180 | Swift™ Scirocco® | F300P180SCO | .520 (G1) | 3025 / 3657 | 2841 / 3226 | 2665 / 2839 | 2496 / 2489 | 2332 / 2174 | 2175 / 1891 | 3.5“ | 4.2“ | 0.0“ | -9.8“ | -26“ |
| 195 | Hammer Bullet | M300P195HCB | .550 (G1) | 2950 / 3768 | 2779 / 3344 | 2615 / 2960 | 2456 / 2612 | 2303 / 2296 | 2155 / 2011 | 3.7“ | 4.4“ | 0.0“ | -10.1“ | -26.9“ |
| 205 | Berger Elite Hunter | R300P205EH | .631 (G1) | 2900 / 3828 | 2752 / 3448 | 2609 / 3099 | 2471 / 2779 | 2337 / 2486 | 2207 / 2216 | 3.8“ | 4.5“ | 0.0“ | -10.1“ | -26.6“ |
Weatherby has a commitment to only sourcing cartridge cases from the most premier brass manufacturers in the world. Built to exacting standards, our premium brass is extremely consistent which helps us maintain the tight tolerances Weatherby is known for from casing to casing. Our brass rifle casings are designed for long distance shooters who expect a low standard deviation in velocity paired with unmatched accuracy. We pride ourselves in our ability to hold those demands for an extended life load after load.
Weatherby sources our brass from some of the finest brass manufacturers in the entire firearms industry. Built to exacting standards, our premium brass is extremely consistent which helps us maintain the tight tolerances Weatherby is known for from casing to casing. Our brass rifle casings are designed for long distance shooters who expect a low standard deviation in velocity paired with unmatched accuracy. We pride ourselves in our ability to hold those demands for an extended life load after load.