Midway factory seconds

[michsteve]

- MidwayUSA

Factory Second Bullets - MidwayUSA

www.midwayusa.com

I saw they had some 9.3 factory seconds that look like Interlock bullets so I grabbed a few at the sale price for 9.3 that is pretty cheap.

 

[RL338]

Last week I took advantage of SPS $5 shipping. It’s kinda funny how 2nds are the new 1st when that’s all that’s available.

 

[grry10]

I think it is interesting to see the seconds become available but don't see any of the first on the selves any where.

 

[Orezona]

I think it is interesting to see the seconds become available but don't see any of the first on the selves any where.

This is my thought. Do they only make seconds?

 

[KinleyWater]

This is my thought. Do they only make seconds?

My guess is that these are seconds from runs of loaded ammunition. They make X thousand of a type for loading or for selling to a manufacturer, and there are bound to be QC issues with some of them.

 

[cloverleaf]

Hmm.... cheaper any way. CL

 

[Wolfshead]

Nosler has factory seconds available again
I just picked up some 30 cal 150 grain Accubonds

 

[Math Teacher]

Nosler does not knowingly release defective bullets. They have a reputation to maintain. As Kinley Water suggests, many are overruns for those sold to other companies who load their bullets. Many come with cannelures which are for that purpose. I have used the seconds (blemished bullets) for years, tested them by weighing and shooting, and have never found a difference between them and firsts except in price. Also they usually come in bags instead of a box. I received 200 today. I can't speak for Midway's seconds as I have not used them. Everything I have purchased from Midway has been satisfactory.

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[badaxeriverman]

Has anybody ever measured the diameter of the seconds? I had some that were undersize not too long ago, but they were a different manufacturer’s seconds. I do have some Nosler seconds but haven’t loaded any.

 

[Math Teacher]

I have measured and weighed Nosler seconds for correctness and consistency and did the same for firsts for comparison. In a recent article in Handloader, they did the same and shot both. Like me they found no difference.

 

[Wolfshead]

I have measured and weighed Nosler seconds for correctness and consistency and did the same for firsts for comparison. In a recent article in Handloader, they did the same and shot both. Like me they found no difference.

I’ve done the same.
I can’t tell the difference at all.
Also, I’m not loading for precision accuracy, I’m loading for hunting purposes.
I do try to make as accurate a cartridge as possible and I’m very happy with my loads out to my personal limits of 300 yards, and the accubonds have been doing a fine job when I deliver them at their target, performing just as they’re supposed to.

 

[Math Teacher]

My friends and I have taken 25 moose and a number of deer with the 7mm 160 grain AccuBond, mostly seconds. Never let us down.

 

[badaxeriverman]

Good to hear I trust Nosler more than I trust any other brand. The hornady second I had were .001” undersized but so were the same bullets in a brand new box I had from them