I just spoke with Andy on the .550 bullets.

He'ld like use to line up a run of the same jacket size... in other words, let's get the .550 ORDER together, and make sure you order the specific weights you want.

This will be a "closed" run... anyone can get in the run, BUT these bullets will be made FOR this run, not for stocking.

I also got the prices for the 650 grs.

650gr .035" jacket box of 50, $53.50
650gr .065" jacket box of 50, $66.50

You can order any FULL BOX weight/jacket you want in this run, just remember the minimum unit is 50 of any combo.

these are a true Round nose, not a PP or semi anything...

If you want in on this, state what you are wanting here (jsut to share) and email info@hawkbullets.com with the title "550 bullet run" and he will take your order, and ship and bill you directly.

the run should begin early in june.

btw, Andy says the .550 is really building in interest, so get your order in.

jeffe

btw.

I am going to order

2boxes 650gr .065 jackets

2 boxes 700gr .065 jackets



I just spoke with Andy on this and the 700gr is 1.265" long, for those with quickload.





jeffe

I have a business plan for Andy...



It would be fabulous if he would pick up the Bridger line of brass solids. All he needs is a CNC lathe ($40K used) and some half hard brass bar stock. Or he could make them from appropriate copper. The consuming public just loves those bullets.



And I think there is an untapped market for FN solid bullets for the lever crowd in such calibers such as the 50-110 and 45-70.

500,
You might get Andy to give John a call...

that would be terrific!!!

jeffe

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Neal, thanks for doing this.
If it is OK I will change my request to:
1 box 500 .035
2 box 650 .065
1 box 700 .065
{Please let me know when or where to send funds)
Thanks,
Frank

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I will order a box of 650 gr thin jacket, and a box of
700 gr thin jacket.Ed.

From first hand experience you will need a Form 10 (Manufacturer of destructive devices) license to make any bullet over .500 calibers. This is a $3000.00 license for three years. It is not only for loaded ammunition but for any component as well. Check the regulations carefully.
John

Jeffe, I sent you a PM

anyone else?
Updates?

I'll be calling andy again today.
jeffe

Hi Jeffe. My order was sent in this AM. I am also going to call about my Dies today.
My action is packed and going to Mike as soon as I can find the particular sight I want for the rear probably today also.
Frank

Frank,
which site are you looking for?

Necg makes a great looking 1 standing 1 folding
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=9640&title=EXPRESS+SIGHT

great to hear the progress!!

jeffe

i just placed my 4 box order, 2 650, 2 700, both .065....

andy says as soon as he gets enough orders he'll run them...

Frank, he hasn't picked up your message yet.. he was running a machine

coming together!!

jeffe

Jeffe,



Just ordered 1 box each of .035 jacket 500, 600, 650 and 700. I am really interested in the Woodleigh bullets as well. Any hope for a Barnes X?



John

JKS,
thanks for the update... wwhat 550 are ya building?

I haven't heard back from woodliegh, but i'll write them once a week until the annoyance factor gets too high for them to ignore us.

On the barnes.... why, I hadn't thought of them... Can you imagine a triple shock 650 or 600 gr?

jeffe

Jeffe, That is th4e sight I am going with. I had wanted to put a peep on but with the rib it has to be leaf sights. The two leaf will work out well. I was really wanting a Brockman hiden peep but I will wait for a different rifle for that one.
I am already getting anxious waiting and it has only just begun.
Frank

Jeffe,

I decided to build the 550 instead of the 600OK as I had planned...my CZ 416 is the donor rifle. I really like the variety of bullet weights we have for the 550 already.
Mike Scherz is going to handling all the smithing and stocking. I have been laying back a bit to see how the first one(s) turn out...Mike says the first shooter isn't far off.

Yeah, a big Barnes 600 or 650 XXX would be pretty darn cool.
I think it would be a pretty good mulie and elk bullet!

John

John,
Great to hear that. I spoke with Mile some today... I think he'll make fantastic rifles!! And no worries about some garage smith (like me) screwing up the feeding, and then taking a month to fix it...

Best of luck
jeffe