Have you heard of Hammett bullets?

**mauser** · February 7th, 2010, 11:30 AM

Does anyone here know anything about Hammett bullets and where to get them.
I've searched PAFOA and the Internet in general but couldn't find anything more than a few brief references to loads using Hammett bullets, I wasn't able to find a source of specific information or a source to buy them.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
TIA

**biggerpatterson** · February 7th, 2010, 08:18 PM

My understanding is they make small caliber bullets. I don't believe they have a web site.Might try 17 caliber forums. Bruce

**biggerpatterson** · February 9th, 2010, 09:23 PM

If you use the Dogpile search engine for Hammett bullets you will find a web site listing of 17 cal. bullet makers. Hammett is listed with a phone number 318-728-2019.

**mauser** · February 10th, 2010, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by biggerpatterson

If you use the Dogpile search engine for Hammett bullets you will find a web site listing of 17 cal. bullet makers. Hammett is listed with a phone number 318-728-2019.

Thanks.
I called that number, it's a drilling company in Louisiana owned by Mr. Hammett himself. Once upon a time they made bullets as a sideline but he said the materials got too expensive and they had to quit because they were losing money.
He is a very pleasant person and seems to be quite knowledgeable about bullets, we had a very nice chat.
They did make .17, .224 and .243 bullets but not any more.

**Silverfox_ND** · April 26th, 2010, 10:41 PM

mauser--I just joined this Board and noticed you were asking about Hammett bullet information. I used to order bullets from him, but like one of the posters mentioned above, I was sure I had heard he wasn't making bullets any longer. I shot several thousand of his .172 caliber bullets. I still have about 500 left, but that won't last long in the prairie dog towns. I guess I better find another bullet to use.