What Company Now Has?

[larry82052]

What Company now has Reloading Techs to answer the phone on Questions on reloading?
I used to talk to the guys at Sierra and also chat some with Nosler Techs but Sierra doesn’t have them doing that now is what i was told.
Is there any tech you like talking to? Larry Gene Pate

 

[salmonchaser]

I was going to say I joined this forum a couple years ago to find a few answers. Well it’s been 11 years and I’ve never needed to look elsewhere. Regardless, you’re in a good place to find answers.

 

[Bruce Mc]

Hodgdon had techs that would talk reloading with you but it's been a couple years since last called them. I get most questions answered here.

 

[RL338]

Is there any tech you like talking to?

Sad part today everything is done by email.

 

[Firebird24]

I was thinking I’ve had a couple questions that were handled by Barnes via email. Last time I dealt with them I was looking for load info and I suggested they produce an up to date reloading book. The response was that all current information was available “On Line.”
Interestingly Speer just produced a new load book-interesting because I haven’t seen any of their products I use on shelves in five or more years. . .

 

[Yoteklr]

What Company now has Reloading Techs to answer the phone on Questions on reloading?
I used to talk to the guys at Sierra and also chat some with Nosler Techs but Sierra doesn’t have them doing that now is what i was told.
Is there any tech you like talking to? Larry Gene Pate

Phil Hoham at Berger will answer calls. He will give you load data by phone.

 

[larry82052]

Phil Hoham at Berger will answer calls. He will give you load data by phone.

Yeah good to hear, thanks! Yeah i like the group here to no doubt!!

 

[PJGunner]

I don't remember the last time I talked with a tech from Sierra. I asked if they were ever going to do another run of their 170 gr. round nose bullet and the answer was a rather rude, "Never!" He told me there was no call for the bullet and hadn't been for years. The only bright spot is I found a place that had six dusty boxes still at the old price. All six came home with me so I have a lifetime supply and then some. Somebody besides me wanted some as I've had some ridiculously high offers to sell a few boxes. Frankly, they're pure unobtainium.
Paul B.

 

[larry82052]

I don't remember the last time I talked with a tech from Sierra. I asked if they were ever going to do another run of their 170 gr. round nose bullet and the answer was a rather rude, "Never!" He told me there was no call for the bullet and hadn't been for years. The only bright spot is I found a place that had six dusty boxes still at the old price. All six came home with me so I have a lifetime supply and then some. Somebody besides me wanted some as I've had some ridiculously high offers to sell a few boxes. Frankly, they're pure unobtainium.
Paul B.

Not sure whats happen to Sierra, those folks used to be falling over nice and pleasant, sure miss their Tech Support for sure!! Larry Gene Pate

 

[Hunter26]

Mind you it's been a while, but I've had good phone conversations with Lyman, RCBS and Hornady over the years. I've also got some quick email replies from Hornady and Berger.

 

[larry82052]

Mind you it's been a while, but I've had good phone conversations with Lyman, RCBS and Hornady over the years. I've also got some quick email replies from Hornady and Berger.

That’s great, you know even tho we have the group here its always nice to know stuff first hand from Techs, yeah those companies are good companies!! Thanks!! Larry Gene Pate

 

[salmonchaser]

I called Hammer bullets last year. Talked to the owner after he shut down a noise machine.

 

[larry82052]

I called Hammer bullets last year. Talked to the owner after he shut down a noise machine.

Thanks for answering, thats great info to know!! Larry Gene

 

[Darkhorse]

I have in the past spoke with Nosler engineers and Hornady engineers. Also called Leupold once. But it's been several years. All you can do is call and ask to speak to an engineer.

 

[larry82052]

Will do, sure wish they would do a new book with all the AI loads!! Thanks! Larry Gene

 

[jezzolo]

Store near me has Speer bullets. They ship too. Tall tales in Russell pa. They have a website. Look them up

 

[jezzolo]

Store near me has Speer bullets. They ship too. Tall tales in Russell pa. They have a website. Look them up

That was for Firebird 24

 

[PJGunner]

My apolgies as my previous post was a little vague. The bullet I was asking about was the 7MM round nose for use in the 7MM Mauser. Seems to me just about all the bullet makers have dropped their round nose bullet. I'd like to find some of the Hornady 100 gr. 25 caliber bullets to try in my Winchester M70 .257 Roberts as so far is hasn't shot worth a damn wwith any ofthe spitzer type bullets and I've trued just about all that I've been able to find. AFAIK they may still make that one.
Paul B.

 

[michsteve]

My apolgies as my previous post was a little vague. The bullet I was asking about was the 7MM round nose for use in the 7MM Mauser. Seems to me just about all the bullet makers have dropped their round nose bullet. I'd like to find some of the Hornady 100 gr. 25 caliber bullets to try in my Winchester M70 .257 Roberts as so far is hasn't shot worth a damn wwith any ofthe spitzer type bullets and I've trued just about all that I've been able to find. AFAIK they may still make that one.
Paul B.

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