I had a question about what HP was tested in the latest Buffalo Bore test (9mm). I thought for sure it was Noslers and sent him my pictures. This is what he tested:
(http://shootingthebull.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bb-24E.jpg)
It seems Buffalo Bore will use just about anything anymore and charge out the Wazooo for them. I just can't suggest to anyone purchashing the stuff anymore.
It kind of looks like the Geco HP bullet without the cone:
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I'm pretty sure this is what they used:
https://www.sierrabullets.com/store/product.cfm/sn/8125/355-dia-9mm-125-gr-JHP
It goes back to what I said, even the ammo makers are having to deal with getting supplies, components and powder... ???
Quote from: The_Shadow on April 03 2015 09:20:28 PM MDT
It goes back to what I said, even the ammo makers are having to deal with getting supplies, components and powder... ???
+1
I do not know if Buffalo Bore gets to cut in line to get bullets, but it has been very hard around here to find hollow-points. Speer Gold Dot is impossible to find. I have not seen any Speer GD pistol bullets for 2 years. Remington Gold Sabre are also hard to find in stock. Hornady and Sierra are starting to stay in stock at most places.
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I just got some 165 grain Gold Dots from Mid South Shooter Supply, might check there...
I don't think their is a shortage of Nosler bullets. That is what my box has and what I thought his test was. I think they are getting too much wiggle room with how they label the box and advertising. If I wanted Buffalo Bore, the first thing is open the box and see if it's the bullet type I want.
Unfortunately lots of the retailers around my area that stock 10mm have a policy that you can't open a box of ammo in the store. So, you are back to a crap shoot.
Then the next best thing is just not purchase any at all ;D The track record on what they have been doing is pretty well documented now. Buyer beware I guess :-X
Quote from: sqlbullet on April 04 2015 06:59:13 PM MDT
Unfortunately lots of the retailers around my area that stock 10mm have a policy that you can't open a box of ammo in the store. So, you are back to a crap shoot.
I do it anyway. >:D
Quote from: sqlbullet on April 04 2015 06:59:13 PM MDT
Unfortunately lots of the retailers around my area that stock 10mm have a policy that you can't open a box of ammo in the store. So, you are back to a crap shoot.
I open them suckers right up too. NO WAY I'm spending $20-$60 bucks on a box of ammo sight unseen. Particularly in light of the fact every retailer I've ever heard of also has a "no return policy" on ammunition.
I'm certainly not advocating opening each box you happen to pick up, but before I walk to the register, definitely open and inspect the suitability of the product. Never had anyone say anything but if they did, I'd take my business somewhere else.