what are the general results, when using nosler 2nds? i have had rather good performance from these bullets.

I shoot Nosler 2nds all the time. In my experience, they shoot and perform just as well as Nosler 1sts. Mostly these bullets are sold as 2nds for cosmetic reasons, but they're still first-class bullets.

AD

I just went to the Nosler plant last week and stocked up on a bunch of seconds for my 22 caliber varmint shooting. Neat store to vist, for sure.

I use a lot of the Nosler seconds for varminting and predator hunting. They have always performed well in my .223 Reminton and 22-250's. I have had mixed results with the heavier calibers, though. I bought some 100 grain Partitions for use in my 25-06 and they worked fine, as did some 160 grain Partitions for my 7mm Wby Mag.

However, a batch of 180 grain Partitions that I tried in my 300 Wby Mag shot poor groups when compared to their first run bullets. These were some that had a cannelure on them for use in factory loads and maybe they were just not quite right, I don't know, but they were not very good.

As a side note, while there I was told that Remington was going to quit loading Nosler bullets. The Nosler store was having a close out on Remington ammo to get it out of the store.

They have a pretty good stock of seconds on hand except that they were out of the 40 grain 22 caliber Ballistic Tips which I wanted a bunch of.
They have a great deal on 338 caliber 250 Partitions at $18.95 per 50.

R F

I have some ballistic tip seconds and they are not as accurate as the 1sts.

I haven't been able to tell the difference.

I've heard the seconds in the Accubonds, BT's and BST's leave a lot to be desired in .277 on up,
but the partitions are excellent!!


[ 07-02-2003, 20:35: Message edited by: Marsh Mule ]

thats about all I use in Africa in partitions, and even used the Bal. tip 9.3's a little...I like the 2nds as well as the 1sts.

As most above, nothing but good luck with any of them. have used in 22 cal thru 338 bore.

No problems at all.

#1 What makes them '2nds'? Not shiny? Or deformed/wrong weight?

#2 How does a nice Canadian boy like myself get some wihtout driving to the very beautiful state of Oregon?

Gatehouse,
I called for an order a little while back and asked first if they could ship to us Canadians. He stated that they didn't do Canada. If your lucky like me I live a whole 10-15mins from the Maine-New Brunswick border and get some mail sent to Houlton in a case like this.

Gaterhouse!

How close do you live to Blaine Washington?

Not sure if the Canadians allow just plain bullets coming into Canada or not, but I would be more than happy to help you out shipping some up, via UPS or shipping some into Blaine Washington for you if you can arrange to cross.

Send me an email if I can help (eh?)

I have used partition seconds and in my testing they shoot just as accurately.As for importing reloading components into canada-the laws cover bullets,brass and loaded ammunition as well as riflestocks,triggers and barrels.I have tried to order all of the above and the suppliers have refused to ship any to canada.

[ 07-07-2003, 06:14: Message edited by: stubblejumper ]

My tupperware special really likes the 150gr partitons. Super accurate. The Nosler 2nds allow me to practice with the same ammo that I hunt with. Couldn't do that buying 1st run ammo at 23$ for a box of fifty. $20 for a hundred premium bullets is much more reasonable

ZM

I've used the 2nds for years--never had a complaint until about 2 years ago-I got 1000 of the 150/7/Bt's for my 7 Mashburn Super and wouldn't you know it-their accuracy is below par. I have a new tube on that rifle now-I'll have to give them a try in this one. Doubtful but you never now with rifles (and women).

"get to the hill"

Dog

What makes a second? A flaw, but you won't find a seeable flaw in the Nosler paks very often and if you do it will make no difference. This has been my experience.

I talked to a Nosler rep at SCI about seconds and he basically told me it was the bullets that fell off the assembly line to the floor or during boxing; picked out by quality control for color; a lead ring on the tip etc....All major flawed bullets were destroyed.

Ray, I thought dropping lead core bullets was a huge no no? Does something to the balance/concentricity (sp?)? I have absolutely no proof of this and have never experimented to find out, just what I have read. Anybody know anything about this?

Chuck