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80 Grain MK's
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:13 pm
by Ackley Improved
Quick one...
What are these suckers worth per 500?
Going through one of those should I or shouldnt I moments with building a fast twist 223. Plan on shooting the 80MK's, just curious on their price.
Cheers
AI
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 6:15 am
by VickiMcc
look on 1 of the state assoc. websites. they all have a shop and prices of components etc.
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:11 am
by Ackley Improved
Mate
I had a look there, just I am uncertain how often the site is updated. The prices could be a year old for all I know.
CHeers
AI
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 4:03 pm
by Lynn Otto
The SARA shop page has a date showing when it was last updated, currently it says the 23/8/07, so a couple of weeks ago.
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 5:17 pm
by Ackley Improved
So I guess NRAA 80 grains are the Sierra MK's.... $130...
CHeers
AI
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 5:25 pm
by Tony Q
Thats right AI
SARA stores ... .22 cal - 80 SMK (NRAA) 100/$26.50 or 500/$130
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 9:51 pm
by Chopper
I beleive there is none about and with the icrease in metal prices the incomming lot may well be very pricey,is there any news yet on a substitute bullet ?
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2007 11:46 pm
by Lynn Otto
Chopper wrote:I beleive there is none about... is there any news yet on a substitute bullet ?
What substitute bullet, I doubt it's even being considered. Sadly with several Queens shoots in the next few months it is going to be a major problem VERY soon for anyone who doesn't keep ahead of their supply needs. I suppose though it is one way to get .556 "rat guns" of the range.
Lynn
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:46 am
by Ken L
I believe that the NRAA carried out a trial of an 80 gn Nosler for the 556. Dont know the results but it may be decided at the October meeting of the Board.
Triple J would be able to clarify when he gets back in the country.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:20 am
by Triplejim
09/09 a decision on a second 80g projectile for 223 is imminent, probably before October Board meeting , tks James
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:40 am
by Lynn Otto
Thankyou very much James for the information, it's good that something is happening. It's just unfortunate for those who don't have projectiles available to shoot the SA Queens this month.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2007 10:43 pm
by Mark Hamersley
Hi Lynn
I can spare some 80gn SMK's if it will allow someone to shoot in your Queens. Moly coated though which may or may not suit.
Mark Hamersley
80gner's
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 9:17 am
by Paul Janzso
Hi Lynn
I also have a heap of Sierra 80 gn MK's that I will not be using in the queens as I will be shooting open. They are non molly.
Contact details
0422919124
Cheers
pest bird
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 1:53 pm
by Lynn Otto
Thanks Mark and Paul for your offer, the thought is very much appreciated and it's pleasing to see people being helpful. As it happens I am supplying the required projectiles to the person in question as I will not be shooting the Queens now. This person is a new, young shooter and it would have been sad not to be able to shoot their first Queens after working toward it all year.
I just find it disappointing that this problem has been apparent for several months now, and while I appreciate that decisions and actions take time, there has been no information or communication on what was happening. We have all just received the latest magazine, how hard would it have been to put in a notice saying "We are aware of the problem and are working toward a solution as quickly as possible". This would have eased members minds that the problem was being addressed. Anyway, enough negative for today, again thankyou for the offers.
Lynn