Post by: hunter399 on January 05, 2022, 02:57:47 PM
I had that thread this spring looking for
7mm nosler accubond 160 grain.
Well I scratched it this spring,couldn't find them.
So did find 150 grain hunting ballistic tips.
I still have a box and a half.
Here's the rant.
God dang nosler ,Man I have a love /hate relationship
With those greedy pieces of dog dirt.
2021 really shows ya ,who will throw ya under the bus to make the big dollars on factory ammo.
And does everybody shoot 7mm now days ,holy smokes .
I always get limited to two boxes at midway or where ever online. Find a load ,reloading as fast as I can. Then BOOM can't find them dang bullets again.
Post by: kselkhunter on January 05, 2022, 03:04:49 PM
There are alternatives that are frequently in stock if you wanted to run a copper bullet instead.....
Post by: 87Ford on January 05, 2022, 03:06:03 PM
Post by: hunter399 on January 05, 2022, 03:22:33 PM
I’m looking for the same bullet :bash:I feel ya .....
Everyday is a head bash with nosler.
If I find any I'll pm ,right after I hit the order now .
Post by: Jason on January 05, 2022, 03:33:51 PM
Post by: bushmantom on January 05, 2022, 04:04:40 PM
Post by: jasnt on January 05, 2022, 07:48:39 PM
This is one of the reasons I’ve switched to monos
Post by: Lumpy Taters on January 07, 2022, 03:48:47 PM
Post by: RB on January 07, 2022, 05:37:53 PM
Post by: northwesthunter84 on January 07, 2022, 11:35:54 PM
Post by: jasnt on January 08, 2022, 08:27:58 AM
Post by: hunter399 on January 08, 2022, 08:57:47 AM
Seems my gun ,or my load,or whatever likes them 150 gr ballistic tips.
Cheaper ,and better accuracy ,I'm sold.
I still have a box and a 1/2 ,enough for this season.
I'll tell you guys honest, I loaded the load on the hybrid v bottle ,that is for 140 gr. Took it out ,shot it .About 3/4 group at 100 . Said yup I'm done that will work for hunting.
So I just got lucky on load. I'm sure if I messed with coal and all that I could improve.
But I don't have extra bullets for that
Post by: BigGoonTuna on January 08, 2022, 09:06:18 AM
Demand has doubled. Supply has notseems like this is becoming a cycle. The old argument against increasing production capacity that “this is temporary” isn’t really holding water any more.
I will say that in the past ammo panics, hunting rifle ammo and shot shells were never been hard to find. It was all pistol/ar/22lr related stuff. Now all I can find for reloading is target bullets. Go figure…
Post by: jasnt on January 08, 2022, 09:16:02 AM
Completely agree. Production is going to have to double if not more to catch up. That’s expensive and as companies try to catch up qc issues will arise as many have seen already.Demand has doubled. Supply has notseems like this is becoming a cycle. The old argument against increasing production capacity that “this is temporary” isn’t really holding water any more.
I will say that in the past ammo panics, hunting rifle ammo and shot shells were never been hard to find. It was all pistol/ar/22lr related stuff. Now all I can find for reloading is target bullets. Go figure…
I think a lot of these companies are just hoping to catch up like they have in years past. I don’t see that happening.
It’s going to take a lot more equipment and labor to match today’s markets, that’s going to mean price increases as well as possible qc issues as production gets ramped up
Post by: hunter399 on January 08, 2022, 09:20:46 AM
I've definitely noticed price increase,even with hornady ,which is about all you find reliable these days.Completely agree. Production is going to have to double if not more to catch up. That’s expensive and as companies try to catch up qc issues will arise as many have seen already.Demand has doubled. Supply has notseems like this is becoming a cycle. The old argument against increasing production capacity that “this is temporary” isn’t really holding water any more.
I will say that in the past ammo panics, hunting rifle ammo and shot shells were never been hard to find. It was all pistol/ar/22lr related stuff. Now all I can find for reloading is target bullets. Go figure…
I think a lot of these companies are just hoping to catch up like they have in years past. I don’t see that happening.
It’s going to take a lot more equipment and labor to match today’s markets, that’s going to mean price increases as well as possible qc issues as production gets ramped up
I will give hornady that,they didn't throw reloader under the bus. And I have been trying to send money there way just cause of that.
Post by: jasnt on January 08, 2022, 09:40:41 AM
I’m not a huge fan of hornady but from what I’ve seen they definitely have a bunch of red boxes on the shelves when I’m at the lgs. Have not seen any other company with as good of supply. Too bad they don’t make powder and primers.I've definitely noticed price increase,even with hornady ,which is about all you find reliable these days.Completely agree. Production is going to have to double if not more to catch up. That’s expensive and as companies try to catch up qc issues will arise as many have seen already.Demand has doubled. Supply has notseems like this is becoming a cycle. The old argument against increasing production capacity that “this is temporary” isn’t really holding water any more.
I will say that in the past ammo panics, hunting rifle ammo and shot shells were never been hard to find. It was all pistol/ar/22lr related stuff. Now all I can find for reloading is target bullets. Go figure…
I think a lot of these companies are just hoping to catch up like they have in years past. I don’t see that happening.
It’s going to take a lot more equipment and labor to match today’s markets, that’s going to mean price increases as well as possible qc issues as production gets ramped up
I will give hornady that,they didn't throw reloader under the bus. And I have been trying to send money there way just cause of that.
Post by: C-Money on January 28, 2022, 07:30:00 AM
Post by: hunter399 on January 28, 2022, 08:04:46 AM
7mm/.284 is so popular. I think the 7mm-08 is really taking off right now. Folks are finally figuring out how awesome the 7mm-08 is. I do think there is a shift away from the super mags, with the help of the popularity of the 6.5 manbun. This popularity has really boosted the 7mm-08. I hear ya, I rarely see 7mm bullets on store shelves. I have been wanting to try the Sierra tipped game king. Wonder if it is as good as an Accubond?I can find 7mm bullets for the 7mm-08 ,yesterday alone at different stores seen 120 grain BT, And some 145 hot cor that would be perfect.
I can't use the light weight bullets in my 7 mag.
They already blow apart in the 150-160 range.
So I refuse to use lighter ones.
I was looking at some yesterday.
Two old farts walked up.....
One old guy was like...They have lots of bullets.
Other old guy was like...I don't want those hornady,I buy those anytime,there always on the shelf.
Nosler has thrown us under the bus.
I have a feeling as inflation goes up,demand will go down,and we will start seeing more components on shelf.
It's like I seen some brass ,sweet Jesus 100 dollars for 50 pcs of brass it's nuts.
Post by: hunter399 on January 28, 2022, 08:31:09 AM
That looked like this.
Man those where the days,when you could get cheap bullets.
Post by: jasnt on January 28, 2022, 09:28:02 AM
Post by: huntnphool on January 28, 2022, 09:35:16 AM
7mm/.284 is so popular. I think the 7mm-08 is really taking off right now. Folks are finally figuring out how awesome the 7mm-08 is. I do think there is a shift away from the super mags, with the help of the popularity of the 6.5 manbun. This popularity has really boosted the 7mm-08. I hear ya, I rarely see 7mm bullets on store shelves. I have been wanting to try the Sierra tipped game king. Wonder if it is as good as an Accubond?I can find 7mm bullets for the 7mm-08 ,yesterday alone at different stores seen 120 grain BT, And some 145 hot cor that would be perfect.
I can't use the light weight bullets in my 7 mag.
They already blow apart in the 150-160 range.
So I refuse to use lighter ones.
I’ve never had a issue shooting 140 Partitions out of mine, what do you mean “blow apart”?
Post by: hunter399 on January 28, 2022, 10:21:31 AM
I mean when you hit 3000+ velocity7mm/.284 is so popular. I think the 7mm-08 is really taking off right now. Folks are finally figuring out how awesome the 7mm-08 is. I do think there is a shift away from the super mags, with the help of the popularity of the 6.5 manbun. This popularity has really boosted the 7mm-08. I hear ya, I rarely see 7mm bullets on store shelves. I have been wanting to try the Sierra tipped game king. Wonder if it is as good as an Accubond?I can find 7mm bullets for the 7mm-08 ,yesterday alone at different stores seen 120 grain BT, And some 145 hot cor that would be perfect.
I can't use the light weight bullets in my 7 mag.
They already blow apart in the 150-160 range.
So I refuse to use lighter ones.
I’ve never had a issue shooting 140 Partitions out of mine, what do you mean “blow apart”?
I'm not shooting 120 grain BT out my rifle ,unless it's for varmint hunting.
120 grain BT I could push that to 3400 easy without even filling the case with powder.
140 like you mention about 3200 fps
If you use a heavy bullet ,it just makes more sense that's there is more bullet there. Cause they get longer as you go up in grain. Partition and accubond are the most expensive,and hard to find.
So to combat that ,I just step up to 150-160 ,slow my velocity down to right around 3000,and just throw an SST,BT,or any traditional cup and core bullet in there. That shoots good in my gun. Then I don't have to fight the the masses or pay the price for accubond or partitions.
But at the same time if I drop grain to much,then you'll get an explosive,blow apart bullet, for flat shooting,and to stretch out a little further shot ,I still want to be right around 3000 fps.
Not sure if any of that makes sense,but that's just how I'm doing it to avoid accubond or partitions,not to say if they where available I might buy them,but I've already started loading without them with decent results.
Post by: hunter399 on January 28, 2022, 11:29:28 AM
Remember when primers were $25 a brick for the good stuffYa those where the days.
I'm still running primers at 30 a brick
On what I bought before the endemic. :chuckle:
Post by: jasnt on January 28, 2022, 04:02:43 PM
same here but it’s getting low. Might have to break in to the 215m’sRemember when primers were $25 a brick for the good stuffYa those where the days.
I'm still running primers at 30 a brick
On what I bought before the endemic. :chuckle:
Post by: NRA4LIFE on January 28, 2022, 04:58:23 PM
Post by: BigGoonTuna on January 29, 2022, 07:20:33 AM
Post by: hunter399 on January 29, 2022, 08:26:16 AM
I just came here to complain about Shooter's Pro Shop changing their website. It was OK before but it really sucks now. Can't even filter by "in stock." Worthless!Was just on there site the other day.
Didn't see a whole lot,maybe it changes a lot.
I don't check it often enough.
Post by: buglebrush on February 02, 2022, 09:22:18 PM
Post by: hunter399 on February 02, 2022, 10:23:26 PM
Picked up two boxes of 6.5 Nosler ABLR 150, and 3 boxes of 6.5 Nosler Partition 140 this week at the local store. :IBCOOL:Sweet that's awesome ,just to hear a few hit the street.
Gives me a little bit of hope. :tup:
Post by: northwesthunter84 on February 03, 2022, 05:22:45 PM
Post by: hunter399 on February 04, 2022, 03:18:13 PM
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1022978776?pid=731256
Post by: BigGoonTuna on February 05, 2022, 07:38:51 AM
Sportsman's prices aren't much better, and they're still flying off the shelves. :bash:
Post by: hunter399 on February 05, 2022, 08:04:03 AM
Midway jacked all their prices up big time about a year ago. While I'm not a fan, I guess they seem to have a lot of components if you really can't live without them. At least they're not at "cheaper than dirt" prices.Ya I still buy there..
Sportsman's prices aren't much better, and they're still flying off the shelves. :bash:
I just didn't realize partitions are 1.50 a bullet.