Nosler 2nds

Shark Bait · Oct 6, 2004

I am a big fan of the Nosler 2nds. Can you tell me what differences I will see with them as compared to the firsts (i.e. weight, size, accuracy, terminal perf., etc.)?

Specifically the Accubonds, BT's, and Partitions. I have had good luck with them so would guess there is no accuracy or terminal perf. issues, but just cosmetic.

NOSLER · Oct 19, 2004

Most of the time the difference is cosmetic blemishes, scratches, fingerprints, etc. From time to time they are also outside of visual specs.

Irregular noses, or a slight gap in the nose. This doesn't affect accuracy or performance, it just doesn't look as pretty.

tanzian · Oct 22, 2004

I love the factory seconds. I shoot them exclusively. When they are available in the caliber and style I want I order a mass quanity ( usually 500 at a time). As much as I shoot it saves me loads of money. I have never seen a difference in target or hunting performance...heck I can hardly see a difference most of the time from the factory firsts. I also like the bag packages as it allows me to see just how many I have without opening alot of little boxes.

Fred McIntire · Oct 25, 2004

Where do you buy the factory seconds from?

Westman · Oct 27, 2004

Go here for seconds:

http://www.shootersproshop.com/factory2ndsheader.html

Rflshootr · Oct 7, 2005

The link for 2nds isn't working. Any other suggestions?

R Flowers · Oct 7, 2005

Shark Bait, trust me, you will not notice any difference in the Nosler firsts or seconds.

I use the seconds a lot and have been very impressed with them. They are good bullets and are a good deal for the money.

I have shot a bunch of wild hogs with seconds in my rifles and they worked great every time. Mostly 25-06, 7 Wby Mag, and 300 Wby Mag.

The last groups I shot with the seconds were pretty good I thought. A five shot group with my 22-250 using 50 grain Ballistic Tip seconds measured just under a half inch. A three shot group with my 7mm Wby Mag using 160 grain Partition seconds measured 0.74 inches. Finally, a three shot group shot in my .338 Win Mag using 200 grain Ballistic Silvertip seconds measured 0.44 inches !!

I am going to Oregon again in November and intend to stock up on some more.
:grin:
RF