Umarex Hammer

The Hammer 50 gets 3 identical pressure shots, 1 more shot that is 95% of the first 3 plus at least one more shot with enough energy to dispatch a wounded deer. There is a 90ci 4500 psi carbon wrapped refill bottle that, in addition to the main tank fill, brings the total shots to 8-9 if you refill after each shot.
The Hammer 50 was created to develop sufficient energy to be used for all big game in North America with the exception of dangerous game. Although hunting deer and hogs is the primary focus the gun has sufficient energy for bigger game if used properly with an understanding of the capability. 

The Hammer 50 has very good accuracy. They are experiencing 3 shots touching at 50 yards and have taken deer at 115 yards. Thus far the gun seems to favor the 190g SpeedBelt ARX bullets and lead rounds in the 300 to 350g weights.

The Hammer 50 used at the SHOT Show has a 1:15 twist rate. The faster twist tends to stabilize lighter weight bullets (under 180g) in sabots well and is accurate with heavy lead but does cause a little loss in velocity in much heavier bullets. The engineers are Umarex are experimenting with slower twists to find the optimum rate so shooters can use the widest range of bullet weights and types with good accuracy.

There is no relation between the Hammer 50 and the Gauntlet. The Hammer was developed around a new type of valve that does not require great cocking force to open, and it opens very quickly. The valve is pending patent. The Hammer has a chamber magazine whereby you shoot through the magazine. There is no probe pushing a pellet into the barrel. This is pending patent as well. The Hammer project began with a wish, an idea, engineers and a clean sheet of paper. The objective was to create a big game airgun which would have sufficient energy, accuracy and quietness to convince many states to approve airguns for deer hunting. The Hammer is made in the USA. It has been a 2 1/2 year project. The first test gun has been shot over 1200 times.

The Gauntlet has a conventional spring-hammer actuated valve that is very refined to yield the consistent shot to shot performance with the regulator. It has a barrel manufactured with a new process to give great accuracy. No one is allowed into this room. The Gauntlet is manufactured in higher volume in a new state of the art facility. The objective was to deliver very high performance at an affordable price so as to encourage many to try PCP airguns. It has been a 2 1/2 year project.

Welcome to AGN Big50. How did you find all that stuff out? That's a lot of info to digest. 

I've been very close to the development team since the beginning. It is a young talented group that is dedicated to creating new ways. They don't pretend to know everything or to be industry experts, and are very open to new ideas. They have shooting and hunting in their DNA. They like to be told no.

Well once again welcome to AGN and thanks for sharing.

Thanks to everyone for the welcome. Reach out anytime for information.
BTW, I like bullets in the 250 to 275g range with or without sabots. The velocity is over 1000fps on a 250 and the energy is plenty. Correct bullet length and twist help.

Looking forward to having one in my hands soon , I have the 25 cal. That is supercharged lol!!Can hot wait to get one and slap my parker ballistic extreme bullets in it 

Is it possible to show 100 yard groups on paper? Been searching but can't find anything. I'll be receiving a new Hammer soon so want some advice on what will get the best 100 yard groups. Can't wait to test the gun out with various ammo.

Thanks for the feedback. All good stuff. Call anytime to share what you learned or ask questions.

Hopefully the new profile pic tells you what testing is coming. I'll be doing a lot of video on the testing and putting together my thoughts and a simple review of my findings. I have access to a 100 yard indoor range set up for benchrest shooting. Should be able to really give it a go.

So has anyone gotten one of these yet. I have been considering picking one up (if ever in stock). Mostly for hunting and a good PB back up.

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