29 September 2006, 06:45
GaryVASavage and Barnes Original Spitzer Soft Point
Gentlemen,
I've been toying around w/ my older T/C Encore to shoot a heavier/stouter bullet mainly for raking shots on good sized blackbear. In the process I've become interested in using the Barnes Original 300SSP w/ N120 in a Savage for use as a dedicated bear muzzleloader.
Today I checked for availability and pricing on the bullet w/ a local Barnes dealer and was told they could not be ordered. I did an internet search and checked the Barnes site which also indicated that they were not available. Are they discontinued???
Thanks,
GVA
29 September 2006, 14:59
RandyWakemanNo, not at all. However, several years of estimated inventory sold out in a month or so.
Barnes has scheduled new runs of all their originals for early 2007.
02 October 2006, 09:46
GaryVAThanks, I think I'll give the Savage a try.
GVA
03 October 2006, 05:57
D HunterGary I am considering selling my Savage and getting a contender. It is new last year and doesn't have a lot of bullets downrange. SS and camo. Are you interested? PM me. "D"
21 October 2006, 22:34
GaryVA"D",
Thanks for the offer but I'm getting two at cost which is fairly cheap. I'd rather start off w/ the Savage new out of the box.
Thanks Anyway,
GVA
23 October 2006, 01:30
PPoseyD Hunter how much? we may be close and I have a bud wanting one if the price was real good. What loads have you tried in it