Visual defects only, nothing to be concerned about.
What is going on with Nosler?
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xsn10s
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Blems or seconds are bullets that have a visual blemish, or at least that's what I have found in the past. I've used them for target shooting to hunting. But if you're concerned you could use the blemish for target/ varmint work and firsts or over runs for big game hunting. "Over runs" are bullets that are extras for a production run. Usually if a machine is running very well they may make extra just in case they get additional orders.
The blems I have purchased have been purely cosmetic. Slight discoloration in the jackets, maybe some very slight imperfections in the jackets but they shoot as well as new in my experience.
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Here's a screen shot of my recent emails from them.
motrapper
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Nosler has both 125 and 150 gr Accubonds available Right Now
They're horrible. Should be reserved for targets and zombies….
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They're horrible. Should be reserved for targets and zombies….
WildRose
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You may need to check your spam files.
They're pretty good about sending them out.
Midway and Brownell's are as well but you'd better be ready to order within minutes if it's a popular item once you get a notification.
WildRose
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correct or perhaps they failed the weight test.
You'll want to inspect and weigh them to be sure you're not getting bullets that are out of spec enough to affect their shootability.
If it's a possible safety defect they won't be sold at all and will instead be destroyed.
There is no weight defect. Visual Blems and the tips miss the laser QC standard.
WildRose
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I've bought them in the past, some were 2nds because they don't meet the weight standards.
Good info if that was your experience. They advertise color and tips unless C grade and the tips can be really messed up. I weighed them when I first started using them gosh at least 15 years ago. Not any difference from 1st for me. I readily admit I limit the detailed measuring and checking bullets. I went BS crazy on pellets for a PCP. Complete and utter waste of time and energy I found out.
I quit using nosler 2nd because the suck really bad for on game performance. I tried the midway seconds and they looked like Nosler C grade. Never again with midway or Nosler.
WildRose
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I bought them for shooting mass numbers of hogs and sub 300yds ranges. They were fine for that but I would never buy them to shoot at game.
I'm not nearly as picky as some folks but when it comes to putting bullets into game I want the best and most predictable results possible.
