2023 Bullet Wish List
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TackDriver284
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Partition with a boat tail and a polymer tip 
Boost manufacturing for the 168 grain 30 cal Ballistic Tips for the .308
Boost manufacturing for the 168 grain 30 cal Ballistic Tips for the .308
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And manufacturing all Nosler bullets.
300WSM
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I hate saying this as I like Nosler bullets. I really do.Is Nosler still in the bullet business??? Seriously, I haven’t seen a 160 grain 7mm AccuBond on a shelf in maybe 3 years or more. Anything Nosler that I have seen is crazy expensive.
Admittedly, I have some buyers remorse for diving in with a 28 nosler. $115/box for ammo, if it can be found at all.
I understand supply chain issues are impacting everyone, but somehow Hornady and others are managing to find materials and supply product, especially for their new calibers, for a fraction of the price. I am starting to look elsewhere, after shooting Nosler products for 40 years
BUT......
All things being equal Nosler has done a poor job keeping up with demand.
I don't know if demand has really increased THAT much and or material is much more difficult to acquire.?.
The fact remains compared to other mfg's they've been absolutely one of, if not the worst, of the bunch.
The whole labor thing only goes so far with me. Yes there are people who don't want to work but everyone and I do mean everyone has a price.
Moreover if you get a little creative you can help offset some salary increase to actually get that labor working.
I just got a box of ballistic silvertip bullets from Nosler.
Do we really have to have the world's sexiest box?
That CT box in the last 15 years has now changed three times. I understand it's a perception thing to try and justify the expense of Nosler bullets.
You know....if Joey bag o' donies thinks it's an expensive looking box then that must mean these are the world's greatest bullets residing inside such a glamorous box and justifies the high price tag.
I believe this will most definitely hurt Nosler going forward.
People are still going to shoot. They will find a way. The lack of product availability has most definitely made shooters explore other manufacturers.
Hornady is a great example of adapting, adjusting, improvising and overcoming the odds and they ALWAYS have a live body on the phone. ALWAYS!
Again I hate to say it but there's two teams right now in mfg.
Team A overcomes hurdles and get's results. No matter the adversity they're results driven. More staff, creative with purchasing materials, etc etc
Team B offers excuses and on the ready to whip those excuses out the holster for every and any challenge going on at present. They're excuse driven for any and all results not being met.
Sadly we know which camp Nosler is in at present.
Cleveland48
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Guess I’ll wish for the same thing I did last year
.416 cal 350 grain AccuBond.
.416 cal 350 grain AccuBond.
Winshortmag
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I can't agree more with this statement! It's almost like nobody is at home with Nosler... I've been shooting their bullets for 40 plus years now in several calibers as I'm sure all of you have. If I have a choice, I'll buy Noslers.. Lately I've been shooting Hornady bullets with excellent results, accuracy and performance are very good. I don't plan on quitting shooting or hunting and I will continue to do so with or witout Nosler bullets... Come on Nosler, you can do better!
I have a 1000 piece box on my bullet shelf that I could spare.
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Ammo Smith
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What do you want for them?
Aussie Wanderer
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100%. Nosler were always my go to. My shelf has a majority of red boxes now. 1 because it is more available at the local gun shop, 2 because they have sales on their product from time to time, 3 because it is in boxes of 100 and 4 because the value proposition for money is better. I like to shoot at the range and practice with the bullets I hunt with. Nosler make this proposition a lot more expensive, particularly when I have two lads who like to join me.
This is the lowest online price I found, if they were in stock:
www.powdervalleyinc.com
That amount x4 and actual shipping will get them in your hands.
John
Nosler ASP Bullets .451 Diameter (45 Caliber, 460 Caliber) 185 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point
45 Caliber 185 Grain JHP Custom Competition® Match Bullet (250ct) n Nosler has blended the accuracy of its Custom Competition bullet jackets with its own ultra-precise, lead-alloy cores to create one of our most accurate match rifle and pistol bullets. The hollow point provides a small meplat...
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John
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Ammo Smith
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Thanks but I'm going to pass since I have other alternatives.This is the lowest online price I found, if they were in stock:
That amount x4 and actual shipping will get them in your hands.Nosler ASP Bullets .451 Diameter (45 Caliber, 460 Caliber) 185 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point
45 Caliber 185 Grain JHP Custom Competition® Match Bullet (250ct) n Nosler has blended the accuracy of its Custom Competition bullet jackets with its own ultra-precise, lead-alloy cores to create one of our most accurate match rifle and pistol bullets. The hollow point provides a small meplat...
John
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Ammo Smith
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Thanks for the heads up. They weren't there earlier when I got an email from them.XMAS sale you get $5 shipping plus another 10 percent off.ShootersProShop
Explore the world of Nosler, renowned for crafting the finest bullets, ammunition, rifles, and brass. Discover our extensive lineup, including Partition, AccuBond, E-Tip, Ballistic Tip, Custom Competition, and more. Experience superior quality and performance with Nosler products.
Joec7651
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A viable supply of the bullets they currently should be manufacturing. I’d be very happy with that. I can’t get the excuses to group worth a damn.
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Saw a box of ABLR 6.5mm 142 grain at sportsman's last night. $106.00 B4 tax!
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Joec7651
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If your not the only show in town it’s tough to charge what you want for admission. Other other shows, movies, and musicals are just as enjoyable with more reasonable admission costs. Also, an apology holds much less value when it keeps coming for the same misbehavior.
I love Nosler products. Please don’t think I dislike Nosler products. I most certainly do not. But, it’s very very arrogant on Noslers part to think shooters will forever wait for scraps when other manufacturers provide equal accuracy, performance, and are in stock. If I don’t serve my customer someone else will with a smile and thank you.
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Same goes with the idiots over at vista outdoors! Large part of the primer market that's intentionally holding back on large primers for ammo mfgs!
Yes 1000x!
