Bullet Sample Packs

[SCHUNTER73]

I am trying to find a way to get smaller ”sample size” bullet packs to try out a new load in my .280 AI for a trip to South Africa later this summer. My gun loves the 162 gr ELD-X, bit my (excessive) research says maybe I should try some Barnes LRX as a potentially better option. I hate to buy a few boxes of 50 bullets in different grains if I don’t like them. Any thoughts? Maybe just post a WTB ad and see if anyone is willing to let go of a few a la carte?

 

[Dschwan]

maybe give Unknown Munitions a call. They might be able to help.

 

[A382DWDZQ]

Post what you’re looking for on the classifieds.

 

[dukeball33]

If you want all copper sample packs I believe Hammer Bullets has them. If you want the Barnes, buy a box of the 145 LRX, you will be 10-ish loads for a pressure ladder and 10-ish to check accuracy and that’s only one powder. Two powders and your already through a box

 

[Huntingfarandwide]

There are lots of places to find them.....

Projectiles – Copper Creek Cartridge Co.

coppercreekcartridgeco.com

 

[5MilesBack]

I have the following .284 bullets available if you're interested: 12 168gr LRX, 12 175gr ELD-X, and 12 168gr Berger Classic Hunters. Let me know.

 

[SCHUNTER73]

I saw a few of those sites with sample packs, just wasn’t sure of the legitimacy of them. Thx.

 

[Axlrod]

Just buy full boxes and sell the remainder that you don't use in the classifieds. I can't imagine a few boxes of bullets would be more than a couple percent of the total cost of a hunt in SA.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

If you just need a few I have some 139LRX, but frankly pick the 139LRX or 145LRX and buy a box and work up a load, it takes more that a few to work up a load imho. Either should work just fine. I run the 145LRX in my 280AI but that's because the 139LRX wasn't out yet, I've got 139LRX on hand because I am working with that instead for 7-08 and 284WIN (whenever my barrel arrives).

 

[SCHUNTER73]

Appreciate everyone’s input. Looks like I’m just going buy a box and see what shakes out. Going to roll with the 145 gr and see how that works.

 

[Mtns2hunt]

I buy my sample packs from: subMOAshooting.com