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Blemished bullets
« on: October 02, 2010, 07:34:33 PM »
Well I ordered some accubonds that are blemihed. They have a chanlure on them so I don't think that will hurt the flight.

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Re: Blemished bullets
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2010, 07:40:29 PM »
Only way to tell is to shoot 'em.
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Re: Blemished bullets
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2010, 08:13:47 PM »
I've shot thousands of Nosler Blems. Shoot some groups on paper with some blems and nonblems, I bet you wont see a difference.
I made a pretty big order a couple of years ago so I'm stocked up on Nosler bullets for a few rifles and only load the blemished bullets.

BTW. When ordering from the Nosler Pro shop, the shipping is the same no matter how much you order, kind of steep if your order is small but if you get a few guys to pitch in and make a lage order then shipping isn't bad.

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Re: Blemished bullets
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2010, 10:36:57 PM »
Well if they shoot the same I'll be ordering more cause it a big savings.

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Re: Blemished bullets
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2010, 10:40:50 PM »
for sure. i would make sure you like them. then stock up if they shoot good for you.
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Re: Blemished bullets
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2010, 10:51:38 PM »
Yeah $22 bucks off 50 is great. I want to go out more and shoot 300yds plus

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Re: Blemished bullets
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2010, 05:37:50 AM »
I used to get my Nosler blems at Nosler in Bend Oregon but I have not been down there for a few years. The prices were great back then not sure anymore but the bullets always shot very well. It was very difficult to see blemishes of any kind on 98 percent of the bullets but the savings was great. Next time I'm down in Bend, I'll be stopping in at the Shooters Pro Shop to get more.
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Re: Blemished bullets
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2010, 07:12:15 AM »
The cost of bullets alone is enough to kill a guys practice. Just a couple of years ago, I purchased everything the White Elephant had in Spokane of the Nosler 168 HPBT Match Bullets. They were $9.99 per 100. Don't think I will ever see those prices again......They hit in the same place as my Sierra Match Kings out to 800, same come-ups, same everything.

Man I need to get out more and do some shooting......too many damn things to do around the house. 
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Re: Blemished bullets
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2010, 08:18:26 AM »
If the only thing is an accidental cannelure, you will be fine. Shouldn't notice a difference.

If you normally dont crimp, make sure not to crimp on those just because they have a cannelure (crimping, if you have not before, will change pressures and accuracy). I never crimp my rifle shells and get great accuracy.

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Re: Blemished bullets
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2010, 08:28:52 AM »
Skinnyman, FULLY AGREE. I buy bullets that specifically do not have a cannelure for the purpose of seating at a custom depth, not a "spec'ed" depth. Plus, it is one more "addition" to a bullet that is not needed on bolt action rifles in my opinion.

I'm predominently leaning more towards Sierra Game Kings for the simple reason that I will not pay the crazy price of fancy bullets that don't kill any better, and are LESS accurate.
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Re: Blemished bullets
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2010, 01:10:50 PM »
Yea I don't crimp my loads. I don't mind the bullet doesn't look flawless as long as the fly straight.

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Re: Blemished bullets
« Reply #11 on: October 03, 2010, 04:12:36 PM »
I've shot thousands of Nosler Blems. Shoot some groups on paper with some blems and nonblems, I bet you wont see a difference.
I made a pretty big order a couple of years ago so I'm stocked up on Nosler bullets for a few rifles and only load the blemished bullets.

BTW. When ordering from the Nosler Pro shop, the shipping is the same no matter how much you order, kind of steep if your order is small but if you get a few guys to pitch in and make a lage order then shipping isn't bad.

I get free shipping with $600 order.   :yike: That only happened a couple times.  Thankfully.

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Re: Blemished bullets
« Reply #12 on: October 03, 2010, 04:15:56 PM »
I use Barnes TSX bullets that have grooves, but not necessarily a canelure. I do not crimp on those becuase of my custom seating depth, it just wouldn't work good. I get about a 1/2 MOA without crimping, wouldn't want to mess that up!!!

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Re: Blemished bullets
« Reply #13 on: October 03, 2010, 07:20:56 PM »
Hey! We shoot what works! ;) Can't complain if they work!
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Re: Blemished bullets
« Reply #14 on: October 04, 2010, 07:27:50 AM »
Hey! We shoot what works! ;) Can't complain if they work!


I always thought it was so wierd how picky guns can be. How the like different bullets than even the same model of gun next to it. Definatly use what works best!!

 


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