Nosler's new whitetail ammo???

[Shakeyjake]

Come on guys! surely someone on this forum has something to say about the announcement this morning about Nosler's new ammo designed for whitetail. I've never used plain solid base bullets let's hear some opinions. I also see they are making 180 grain 350 legend ammo.

 

[gerry]

OK Nosler what is this about?????

Our Newest Innovation Coming Soon... Release on 15 Oct 24

forum.nosler.com

It's in this thread.

I think it's a good move for them to offer good ammo for a good price. I look forward to them offering the Solid base again for handloading.

 

[NYDAN]

My thoughts are that I question the concept of bringing out new products when it seems like they can't keep up with the demand for their current products. It seems to me that it would be more profitable to make more of what you already manufacture and market (but can't keep up with the demand) than to invest money and time developing and marketing new products.

 

[WesternMagHunter]

My thoughts are that I question the concept of bringing out new products when it seems like they can't keep up with the demand for their current products. It seems to me that it would be more profitable to make more of what you already manufacture and market (but can't keep up with the demand) than to invest money and time developing and marketing new products.

Nydan,
You are spot on with your thoughts. Nosler still has the least of any bullet or ammunition offerings in my area. Too, I just read where Nosler has parted ways with Weatherby. No one knows the details for sure, but all can imagine John is rolling in his grave. They need to do what any responsible manufacturer would do and that is leave an area that is a non-second amendment state and move to a state that supports what they do.

 

[Ridge_Runner]

My thoughts are that I question the concept of bringing out new products when it seems like they can't keep up with the demand for their current products. It seems to me that it would be more profitable to make more of what you already manufacture and market (but can't keep up with the demand) than to invest money and time developing and marketing new products.

profit margin is better on ammo than bullets.

 

[RL338]

profit margin is better on ammo than bullets.

Very true

 

[NYDAN]

profit margin is better on ammo than bullets.

I am sure you are correct. However, I thought Nosler marketed itself has a premium product company. They make premium bullets such as Partition, Ballistic Tip, and AccuBond that are used as benchmarks by which all other bullets are compared. Their Nosler Ammo featured these premium bullets.

It seems to me that the non-tipped, cup and core lead bullet deer hunting ammo is stepping away from the premium products market. It seems like a change in their "branding".

 

[Slimfinn]

But Dan, it's worked for Hornady and Norma.

 

[JD338]

And that's the market Nosler is going after.

JD338

 

[NYDAN]

And that's the market Nosler is going after.

JD338

Well, let's hope that works out for them. I wish them the best. It just seems like Cadillac going after the sub-compact car business.

 

[rjm158]

For anyone interested, Natchez lists this ammo available in several calibers for $8 less per box than Midway.

Ron

 

[filmjunkie4ever]

MidwayUSA is selling this ammo at 26.99 per box. That is a smoking deal!!

 

[walkinhorseman]

I can’t tell you how many Solid Base Bottail Noslers that I consumed on paper and game before the entrance of that Ballistic Tip. Frankly, on Whitetails, I had better results with the exposed lead tips.

 

[gldprimr]

I also had excellent results on white tail with the Solid Base bullets prior to the advent of Ballistic Tips

 

[Tyler D]

Haven’t tried any on game yet, but I’ve had problems with them sticking in my BLR’s chamber after firing when other brands (Federal, Winchester, Remington, Hornady…) have not. I have this issue with the Trophy Grade ammo as well so take it with a grain of salt.

 

[JN270]

Older thread but I'd say it is clearly working for them.

I bought some solid base component bullets to use in my 7x57 Mauser. It's a 95 Mauser so I keep pressures low. Like a simple bullet for it and this should work.

I see it as a good option for people to buy some practice ammo and have good brass to reload. I'm sure it works great for Whitetails. Most of my hunting I want something sturdier though.

 

[JD338]

The Solid Base bullets are made for deer and they work very well. I’ve used hand loads with the 165 gr in a 308 Win and 140 gr in a 6.5 Wby RPM. The deer piled up pretty quick

JD338

 

[highoctane]

All I know is the 140 gr 7mm Solid Base bullets shoot really well in my 7 08 loaded with IMR 4895. Looking forward to shooting a few deer with them!

I bought a few of the 2nd's and the only thing that I didn't like was that the bullets had what looked like a slight "mushroom" up near the tip. The good thing is it hasn't affected the accuracy.