THAC Copper Bullets

[Brave Echo Niner]

Hi All,

A good friend of mine has just told me Forest Lodge guns up in Lincolnshire are stocking these THAC Norwegian Copper bullets, and asked if I had come across them.

I haven’t heard of them until today, but they look to be a fragmenting Lathe Turned design optimised for long range hunting, based off their website.

Has anyone any experience with these, and if so how are they finding them?

Ben

 

[jcampbellsmith]

I had heard of THAC bullets but have no experience of them.

Regards

JCS

 

[hendrix's rifle]

Hi All,

A good friend of mine has just told me Forest Lodge guns up in Lincolnshire are stocking these THAC Norwegian Copper bullets, and asked if I had come across them.

I haven’t heard of them until today, but they look to be a fragmenting Lathe Turned design optimised for long range hunting, based off their website.

Has anyone any experience with these, and if so how are they finding them?

Ben

Ironic you posted this today. I saw some in the flesh earlier, apparently some of the first in the UK. Odd design though. No pressure bands, it appears more recessed than anything.

 

[C h r i s]

Ironic you posted this today. I saw some in the flesh earlier, apparently some of the first in the UK. Odd design though. No pressure bands, it appears more recessed than anything.

What do you mean by recessed?

 

[hendrix's rifle]

Its difficult to explain but where usually you have raised pressure bands, the bullet appears to be recessed (cut out) instead. Its only a gradual recess but you can see and feel it. Imagine taking a bullet and sticking a die grinder against it for a few seconds where the pressure bands would usually be.

The below is a photo of their bullets. If you look at it, you can just make out what I'm talking about

 

[C h r i s]

Ah I get you, so it effectively produces a single driving band with Bourrelet, cheers.

 

[truckman]

Anyone had any experience yet as I’m developing a load with these.
6.5 creedmore
THAC .264
130gn
Superformance powder
2988fps
20thou off jam
Grouping around 1” at 200yd

 

[HonestJohn]

Downside of this design is you need really fast twist rates. 1:8 for 6.5’s, 1:9 minimum for 7mm

Unlikely to work in majority of factory rifles

 

[truckman]

I’m using 1:8 twist bartlein barrell

 

[Rafter]

Those are goooood bc's for copper.

The price looks like 1.50NZD plus freight, after the 25% sales tax is removed, so not out of line compared to Hammer or similar.

I've asked for the minimum expansion velocity, so we'll see how it goes.

 

[Utectok]

Well I mean its similar to yew tree bullets which are readily available and well tested?

 

[Dave_45]

Well I mean it’s similar to yew tree bullets which are readily available and well tested?

I’ve saw some carcasses post shot with thac.

Less damage than with YT and very effective.

Starting my own load development for the 6.5 284 using the 122gr.

I don’t believe they expand as violently as YT

 

[Utectok]

I’ve saw some carcasses post shot with thac.

Less damage than with YT and very effective.

Starting my own load development for the 6.5 284 using the 122gr.

I don’t believe they expand as violently as YT

I’m sure they’d be grand although I’ve never had a problem with yew tree expansion wise. Obviously I’ll be head/neck shooting at close range but otherwise I’ve no complaints.

 

[Brave Echo Niner]

I’ve saw some carcasses post shot with thac.

Less damage than with YT and very effective.

Starting my own load development for the 6.5 284 using the 122gr.

I don’t believe they expand as violently as YT

Would be very interested to see photos if you have some?

Ben

 

[Rafter]

Here is their reply verbatim:
Our THAC EDH (Extended Distance Hunting) bullets are designed for reliable expansion and fragmentation at impact velocities as low as 450–500 m/s. This ensures consistent terminal performance even at extended ranges, where many traditional expanding bullets may fail to perform effectively.

So, 1476 fps for the dinosaurs among us. Might have to see how fast I can drive the 7mm 140 grainers(BC .548) out of my 280. Might make an interesting replacement for the faithful 162 Amax, no longer available.

 

[turner.jc1]

I’ve just ordered some of the 6.5 mm 130 gr. Has anyone used them yet? They look very good on paper

 

[webley701]

Ah I get you, so it effectively produces a single driving band with Bourrelet, cheers.

It’s very similar to the profile used by Virtus Precision on their bullets.

 

[Dave_45]

I’ve used some on a small amount of fallow, shoulder shooting per requirement.

Worked perfectly with bang flops in all instances.

Interestingly I know of an instance with another fragmenting copper bullet brand, animal shot square in the shoulder,no shot reaction or noise to indicate impact,clear miss was suspected.

Animal wandered off over the hill , due diligence was carried out, the beast lay dead 200 yards away having been hit perfectly in the shoulder with the fabled 270.

Shot was 120m

 

[Leec6.5]

Here is their reply verbatim:
Our THAC EDH (Extended Distance Hunting) bullets are designed for reliable expansion and fragmentation at impact velocities as low as 450–500 m/s. This ensures consistent terminal performance even at extended ranges, where many traditional expanding bullets may fail to perform effectively.

So, 1476 fps for the dinosaurs among us. Might have to see how fast I can drive the 7mm 140 grainers(BC .548) out of my 280. Might make an interesting replacement for the faithful 162 Amax, no longer available.

Ooooohhhhh might have to get me some to try

 

[Dave_45]

Hi,
Not yet, but 70grs, 80grs, 100grs and 110grs are coming Q1. 80grs and 100grs are testet a lot and have great precision on 500meters. Is there any restrictions on weight for hunting in uk?


That’s from thac , the above weights are in 6mm