Looks like we have an idea of the pricing on the Norma PH ammo, at least for the 470 NE.

Just saw it listed on Graf & Sons website for $199 per box of 20. Woodleigh bullets. They are currently showing it as "out of stock", which probably means they have not received the shipment yet.

From the pictures I have seen of the new ammo, looks like they are nickel plated cases.

But it is good news - about $100 less per box than Federal. Should put some price pressure on Federal, particularly if it shoots like the Federal ammo.

Reloading continues to be the only viable option. I reloaded 100 rounds of .470 NE over the weekend. At these prices that would have cost me between $1000 and $1500 dollars compared to the reloading cost of $200 to $250 (assuming $1.25/bullet, $.05/primer, $1.00/case (based conservatively on 4 reloads a case) and $.15/powder). Tough to practice much at $200-$300/box.

Jim,

As far as doubles go I doubt I'll ever buy any factory ammop again given the absolutely unpredictable performance in my doubles.

Pricing aside, I have only a couple of guns that shoot factory stuff to my satisfaction...Handloads have proven to be my best option.

AND at about 5 or so bucks a round (first time firing) and even less each time the brass is reloaded why not save a little $$ in the process as well.

Better shooting, less money....

Makes sense to me.

JW

I agree with both of you. The ONLY reason I want to try it out is in the event one finds their ammo gone and has to find some factory ammo ASAP.

In a pinch, at least to me it is worth kknowing how my rifle digests the factory stuff.

Plus, I do like those nickel plated cases - the darn things seem to last forever.

Yeah, those cases are great....I believe they (Norma) make the Federal cases as well...

JW