geo4061
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Cowboy what factory ammo were you buying? snox what does Superior charge you for a box? Steve what does a full load work up cost and how long does it take?
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Blackdirt Cowboy
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John@redmt
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[QUOTE="geo4061, post: 1624110, member: 81625"Steve what does a full load work up cost and how long does it take?[/QUOTE]
I was wondering the same thing. I was also curious if you send along the recipe. I got a hundred custom rounds for a different gun so called the folks that loaded them but all their records went up in a fire.
I was wondering the same thing. I was also curious if you send along the recipe. I got a hundred custom rounds for a different gun so called the folks that loaded them but all their records went up in a fire.
RockyMtnMT
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Custom ammo has a $350 load development charge plus the cost of a min order of 100 rounds of ammo. Ammo cost is most effected by brass price. Most cartridges come in about 5-6$ each for ammo. We try to use top quality brass.
RockyMtnMT
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I was wondering the same thing. I was also curious if you send along the recipe. I got a hundred custom rounds for a different gun so called the folks that loaded them but all their records went up in a fire.[/QUOTE]
We absolutely share the load data. We put it inside each ammo box.
John@redmt
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We absolutely share the load data. We put it inside each ammo box.[/QUOTE]
Would there be load development for all around hunting? I may use my .308 for close in and also at maybe 500 yds+. Same with a Mountain Rifles Inc .300 Wby. It sounds very interesting and doable to have ammo professionally developed. I'm looking for the best "bang for the buck" ( pun intended)
Can you even ship ammo to the people's republic of California?
We absolutely share the load data. We put it inside each ammo box.[/QUOTE]
Would there be load development for all around hunting? I may use my .308 for close in and also at maybe 500 yds+. Same with a Mountain Rifles Inc .300 Wby. It sounds very interesting and doable to have ammo professionally developed. I'm looking for the best "bang for the buck" ( pun intended)
Can you even ship ammo to the people's republic of California?
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RAGGED EDGE
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Try the 150-grainer. It's in stock.
Just curious about the bullet itself. Hornady only shows a Match bullet in 155 grains. Not to start a firestorm about Match versus Hunting BUT maybe the bullet itself is either not tough enough, doesn't expand well enough, stays together enough and so on versus a mono or more solid bullet designed for tough game like hogs.
geo4061
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I know The problem with Hornady is partly my fault. I bought the American Gunner 155 grain BTHP. They were cheap and very accurate so I gave them every chance and then some. Do ya'll like the 150 grainers better than the 168's?
Blackdirt Cowboy
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I've never shot the 150s, but like I said, every hog I've shot with the 168s dropped right were he stood, and I've killed 300-350 over the last year.
RAGGED EDGE
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If this is aimed at the Barnes TTSX this is my "take". The 150 will be travelling faster at impact. Hence there will be more hydraulic shock (not to be confused with FPE) delivered, and in my experience it matters. Either will provide more than adequate penetration.
snox801
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I'm not sure what Suprior would charge for a .308. The .358 Norma mag is an expensive round. I believe he charged me $128 per box for the loaded hammers. That's a lot but seeing that the factory ammo he was buying for it from double tap the year before was less than $20 cheaper it's not bad. I know the 6.5 creed was well priced when we talked but can't remember. Guys super nice worth a call.
Jeezus, I thought my 80-85 a yr was a spectacular feat, hats off sir!
RockyMtnMT
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We absolutely share the load data. We put it inside each ammo box.[/QUOTE]
Would there be load development for all around hunting? I may use my .308 for close in and also at maybe 500 yds+. Same with a Mountain Rifles Inc .300 Wby. It sounds very interesting and doable to have ammo professionally developed. I'm looking for the best "bang for the buck" ( pun intended)
Can you even ship ammo to the people's republic of California?[/QUOTE]
I know nothing!!!
Would there be load development for all around hunting? I may use my .308 for close in and also at maybe 500 yds+. Same with a Mountain Rifles Inc .300 Wby. It sounds very interesting and doable to have ammo professionally developed. I'm looking for the best "bang for the buck" ( pun intended)
Can you even ship ammo to the people's republic of California?[/QUOTE]
I know nothing!!!
