I was looking for some hard to find British ammunition that Kynoch produces, but could not find any for sale.

So, I emailed them, to ask if they were still in business, and got this response:


Dear Michael

We are still open for business but unfortunately we do not have a distributor in the USA at this time.

Regards

Debbie Little
Sales Advisor

KYNAMCO Ltd.
The Old Railway Station,
Station Road,
Mildenhall, Suffolk IP28 7DT,
England
Tel: +44 (0) 1638 711799
Fax: +44 (0) 1638 515251
email sales@kynamco.co.uk
web: www.kynochammunition.co.uk

Anyone know if they are still actually producing ammunition? I have no idea how they expect to succeed while forgoing the biggest and best market in the world for their product.

They must be.
There is a list of "stockists" on the site.

Wonder what it would take to become the US distributor.
Sent them an email...

Yeah, I did the same thing when I was looking for some .318 WR ammo. There are stockists listed but they have no stock.

I thought Galezan was the US distributer.

Dave

I don’t think so for awhile. There was a place on the east coast here recently that did. Just got an email from them and they have no plans to order anymore in.

Possible biz opportunity for someone.

Let me see, stupidly overpriced ammo made with marginal Bertram brass and using fairly decent, for the most part, Woodleigh bullets. Gee, sales must have been thru the roof. There is a good reason why none are lining up to become distributors of a product that does not sell.

Become a handloader.
Rediscover the .458 Winchester Magnum.
Make brass from all sorts of H&H belted brass.
Admire all your safe queens to heart's content.
The world is your oyster.
Especially enjoyable is shortening .458 Lott brass to 2.500".
.458 WINCHESTER MAGNUM PERFECTION

Non Illegitimi Carborundum

quote:

Originally posted by lee440:
Let me see, stupidly overpriced ammo made with marginal Bertram brass and using fairly decent, for the most part, Woodleigh bullets. Gee, sales must have been thru the roof. There is a good reason why none are lining up to become distributors of a product that does not sell.

Lee, come on! I've never had a problem with them going bang and killing what I aimed at.

Or maybe I'm just a sucker for those beautiful red and yellow boxes.

I will admit to that!

quote:

Originally posted by Michael Robinson:

quote:

Originally posted by lee440:
Let me see, stupidly overpriced ammo made with marginal Bertram brass and using fairly decent, for the most part, Woodleigh bullets. Gee, sales must have been thru the roof. There is a good reason why none are lining up to become distributors of a product that does not sell.

Lee, come on! I've never had a problem with them going bang and killing what I aimed at.

Or maybe I'm just a sucker for those beautiful red and yellow boxes.

I will admit to that!

Having sold quite a few doubles and bolt guns in the last few years, I’ve been shocked at how many prospective buyers still hold availability of factory ammunition as one of their primary influences in a purchase.
I’d say that 80% of big bore and English rifles are still bought/owned by non reloaders.

quote:

Originally posted by lee440:
Let me see, stupidly overpriced ammo made with marginal Bertram brass and using fairly decent, for the most part, Woodleigh bullets. Gee, sales must have been thru the roof. There is a good reason why none are lining up to become distributors of a product that does not sell.

You should not be critical without suggesting alternative sources.

Alec, relax. The OP did not ask for alternatives. he asked about Kynoch. I stand by what I said as it is a fact. Even Midway dropped Kynoch because they could not make any money trying to sell their overpriced product. If there was a market , there would be a distributor, simple fact of economics. Huvius, not doubting you, but all I can say is that all those rifle buyers that require factory loaded ammo must not shoot much or there might have been a sustainable market for Kynoch. I have shot at a fair amount of Double/ Big Bore Shoots and virtually all of the owners reloaded. I reform 30/06 into .318 WR .256 rimmed from .303 and use my lathe to turn 375 H&H into 350 Rigby mag so that I can shoot them all that I want. That is part of the price of owning English rifles chambered in obsolete calibers, for most of us.
As for alternatives, there are several custom loaders that come to mind, Superior being one of them. It is pretty easy to locate others with ease using the Internet. The OP also did not mention what cartridges he was looking for which might have gotten him a better response. I specifically answered the question that was asked with just a touch of wit and sarcasm, I forgot everyone is overly sensitive these days. Lee.

Mike, let me know what ammo you are looking for and if I can help you, I will.

The only Kynamco load for My 500/450 3 1/4” double Is the standard whereas all the rifles I have seen chambered in this cartridge have been loaded for the Tropical load.

Good luck with your search. I enquired about them here in Australia but worked out at least $25 per cartridge.

How about a .333 Jeffery? Anybody got one of those?

quote:

Originally posted by Michael Robinson:


Or maybe I'm just a sucker for those beautiful red and yellow boxes.

I will admit to that!

They were sure good. Also the original Weatherby packets. I will never knw why Wby dropped those packets or the old Wby Catologues. I have known plenty of Mark V owners over the years, including myself, that went down the Weatherby road because of those old catologues.

If I had the money I would get a 300 and 375 off H&H and give Wby a blank cheque for a 30/378 and a 378. Would be a costly exercise

quote:

Originally posted by Mike McGuire:

quote:

Originally posted by Michael Robinson:


Or maybe I'm just a sucker for those beautiful red and yellow boxes.

I will admit to that!

They were sure good. Also the original Weatherby packets. I will never knw why Wby dropped those packets or the old Wby Catologues. I have known plenty of Mark V owners over the years, including myself, that went down the Weatherby road because of those old catologues.

If I had the money I would get a 300 and 375 off H&H and give Wby a blank cheque for a 30/378 and a 378. Would be a costly exercise

A few years ago I went through the trouble of recreating those packets. I still have the samples and die template. Just wasn’t sure there is a demand. I made my own custom labels and everything. They are not cheap to produce the first 1000

quote:

Originally posted by BaxterB:

quote:

Originally posted by Mike McGuire:

quote:

Originally posted by Michael Robinson:


Or maybe I'm just a sucker for those beautiful red and yellow boxes.

I will admit to that!

They were sure good. Also the original Weatherby packets. I will never knw why Wby dropped those packets or the old Wby Catologues. I have known plenty of Mark V owners over the years, including myself, that went down the Weatherby road because of those old catologues.

If I had the money I would get a 300 and 375 off H&H and give Wby a blank cheque for a 30/378 and a 378. Would be a costly exercise

A few years ago I went through the trouble of recreating those packets. I still have the samples and die template. Just wasn’t sure there is a demand. I made my own custom labels and everything. They are not cheap to produce the first 1000

That is what I call being very keen. Maybe sell to Weatherby

Bertram brass is the worlds worse brass for a handloader, his equipment is worn out..I don't consider it safe for handloading..second loads give head separation for me with my standard loads..for what its worth. I think the factory ammo is good for the shot, that's about it, and its the only source for some calibers..

I ordered some foam plugs for reloading from Kynoch and got them in the mail a few weeks later...I also purchased some at SCI from some outfit that specializes in double guns..Less trouble than Dacron was my take..

Some modern Kynoch (Kynamco) is good...others are erratic. I have used some .475 NE (Straight) from them in my ca. 100 year old double...it regulates very good...took an ele with it last year..