40g "Varmint" Bullets on Sale

[tparty]

This seems like a good deal--the picture looks identical to the 40g Vmax, although the description says they may be cannelured (?). In any case, I figured I could use them for .223 if they're not identical to the Vmax I use for 5.7x28. Keep in mind the limit is 5 boxes:

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?p ... ber=867613" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jmz5]

That is a great deal.

[rdmallory]

Status: Not available - One time run

You buy them all?

Doug

[tparty]

The had a limit of 5 boxes--yes, I got 5 boxes. Sounds like a lot of other people did as well...

[Hebs]

let us know what they look like when you get them. I'm curious to know what the canneluring looks like and if it affects accuracy.

[tparty]

Received five boxes yesterday. Inspected all the bullets. Quite frankly, they were minimally blemished. None were cannelured I wondered about this as well). The bullets appear dimensionally equivalent to the Hornady 40gr Vmax. The only difference? The tip is blue (as opposed to red tip on the Hornady 40gr Vmax). Interestingly, the shade of the blue tip appears to be very close to the blue color of the factory FN 40gr loads. Interesting. Perhaps I'll do a double blind test between the reloaded 'sale' bullets snd the FN factory loads.

[Rapier1772]

If they're blue tip with slight blemishes they may be pull downs from 197s. I know EA does that & sells them. Most people say that you can hardly tell they've been pulled & there is apparently no effect on accuracy

[panzermk2wife]

Yes we pull down the FN SS197 and sell the 40gr Blue Tip V-Max

$30.00 for 250 Blue Tip Bullets
And they are back in stock

http://www.eliteammunition.net/catalog/ ... 751507.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jmz5]

Received five boxes yesterday. Inspected all the bullets. Quite frankly, they were minimally blemished. None were cannelured I wondered about this as well). The bullets appear dimensionally equivalent to the Hornady 40gr Vmax. The only difference? The tip is blue (as opposed to red tip on the Hornady 40gr Vmax). Interestingly, the shade of the blue tip appears to be very close to the blue color of the factory FN 40gr loads. Interesting. Perhaps I'll do a double blind test between the reloaded 'sale' bullets snd the FN factory loads.

It's likely that they are over run from a FN order.

[tparty]

Yes-the overrun thought crossed my mind. I'll look for signs of having been pulled when I get home tonight--the low power microscope is good for this Incidentally, these cost $10.99/100. I'll have to keep some in reserve and pick up some of the Elite to do a comparison.

[Howdy]

I have been pulling the V-Max bullets out of factory ss197 ammunition with difficulty due to the seal. The bullet comes out trashed. I use a Hornady cam lock puller. There must be a way to do this process without damage? HELP!

[f3rr37]

Pictures?

[Rapier1772]

I have been pulling the V-Max bullets out of factory ss197 ammunition with difficulty due to the seal. The bullet comes out trashed. I use a Hornady cam lock puller. There must be a way to do this process without damage? HELP!

Have you tried pushing the bullets in a little first? It breaks it loose without wrecking the bullet. I'm pretty sure that's what EA does with theirs

[panzermk2]

I have been pulling the V-Max bullets out of factory ss197 ammunition with difficulty due to the seal. The bullet comes out trashed. I use a Hornady cam lock puller. There must be a way to do this process without damage? HELP!

Have you tried pushing the bullets in a little first? It breaks it loose without wrecking the bullet. I'm pretty sure that's what EA does with theirs

Sorry but no it's not.

[Rapier1772]

Are you gonna make me use the search to show where it says you claimed to?!?! :monkey:

Not tonight, I'm tired - you win :laugh: Well, someone claimed it helped anyway

[Howdy]

Yes, I tried pushing on the ss197 bullet to brake the seal but I was applying quit a bit of pressure that started to change the casing shape. Any ideas will be wonderful for my learning curve!

[cvande]

This video saved me from the exact problems you are describing. I had the collet upside down. Doh!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0SdqwbXUjI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

--cvande

[Howdy]

Thanks Cvande. Watched the youtube video you listed and found that my puller was adjusted right however when I used the seating die I was not pushing the bullet down enough. Some of the ss197 is glued more than others so about half the bullets come out in good shape. I may get a better feel for this operation as I practice.

[panzermk2]

The issue is the amount of glue varies greatly. Some lots the bullets almost fall out others you have to mangle the hell out of them..

[panzermk2]

ON SALE 5/12/2010-5/19/2010

Pulled Hornady 40 Grain Boat Tail Bullets-250 Bullets

Orig. Price: $30.00


Sale Price: $20.00



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