Bullets! Grrrr!

[Guy Miner]

So, I found that sweet-shooting .375 H&H load with the 260 grain Accubonds and I knew I was running low on those particular bullets...

I keep literally thousands of bullets on hand, but the .375 H&H is new to me and I don't have many components on hand yet - just experimenting, trying to find what works.

Went down to the local gun shop a couple of weeks ago to see if they had any 260 gr Accubonds. Nope they didn't. Normally I just order my bullets on line, usually from Grafs. No hassle, they get here in a week or so and I'm happy. The shop owner told me I'd have my bullets in a few days - well here it is, three weeks later, with my bear hunt a few days away and he still hasn't got the 260 gr Accubonds!!! Dang it! Here I am with NO more of 'em either. Phooey.

Okay - now I have to figure out if I'm going to switch to Sierra or Hornady 300 grain BTSP bullets (which also shoot well, they came with the rifle when I bought it) or go buy a box of 260 gr Nosler Partitions which are available, and hope that they shoot well. Sheesh...

It's only a few clicks of the scope adjustment to re-zero with the 300 grain BTSP Sierras...

I HATE getting caught short like this. Of course I could always just use my good old tried & true .308 for which I've got about 500 rounds loaded & on hand, but dang it... I want to use the new .375 for this hunt...

Grrrr... One more example of why it's nice to stock up on good components... A rule I usually follow very well.

Phooey.

 

[DrMike]

One more example of why it's nice to stock up on good components

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+1

 

[jmad_81]

Guy if your going to be by Hermiston Oregon in the next few days I have a box that I'd sell ya, I'm not going to be shooting mine for a while. I have to get my stock sent back to ruger on my 375 R so it is out of commish for a while. PM me if your interested.

Hate to see a fellow 375 shooter have to shoot a .308 cal :wink:

 

[Guy Miner]

Thanks, already started loading my stash of 300 gr Hornady BTSP bullets, they shoot pretty good too at about 2530 fps from my rifle. I think they're going to be plenty of bullet for a poor little ol' black bear... :grin:

I'll get back to the 260's for future hunts, they shoot GREAT!

Was fortunate when I bought the .375 rifle that it came with loading dies, some loaded ammo, and some components. The previous owners were excellent handloaders, so I just copied their loads to start with!

Regards, Guy

 

[JD338]

Guy

PM sent.

JD338

 

[bullet]

Well Guy, if my guess is correct, JD might have sent you some 260gr Accubonds and everything will be ok.

 

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