Just received a couple of boxes of the 470 (.474) Barnes Banded solids....these look good! Mike at NF e-mailed me and said that the cup points are a few weeks out yet. I'll be loading some of the Barnes to try in my Merkle double...probably start with 85-86 gr of RL 15 with the foam filler. I'll post the velocities, accuracy, etc. when I get them to the range. For the Barnes fans here....they look like they have another winner.

Gary B.

I will definately be interested in your results. I ordered some of the 458 and 470 Banded Solids to give a try..hopefully they will be in next week.

What type of foam plug do you use...can these be ordered some where???

I also spoke with Mike on the CUP Points for the 470...hopefully he will be making some soon...If any of you guys need some give him a call and let Mike know...it may make the run sooner...that would be a good thing!

Thanks, Jim

Jim...I've already talked to Mike....he said maybe 2-3 weeks on the 470 CP's. I am, at present, using foam from a gun case padding...the grey stuff that is pretty typical. I did order some #2 size Kynoch stuff to compare to the foam I use...have'nt got it yet. I cut mine by using a cutoff piece of an old steel golf shaft.....it measures .58" in dia. and I think my plug length is around 1 and 1/8". Fits nice and tight. I shook the first few I did rather vigorously to see if I could get the powder to move....it didn't. I'll compare the velocity of the Woodleighs to the Barnes with the same powder charge, etc. I'll post it when I'm finished.

Gary B.

Where did you get them? Barnes doesen't even show them on their webpage yet. Do any suppliers have them in stock?

I ordered directly from Barnes I think the toll free number is 800 574-9200...I have not been able to find anywhere else just yet..

Cabela's has all of the new solids except, you guessed it....470. That figures!

JW

Jim is correct....call Barnes direct. Took about 5-6 days.

Gary B.