bigcountry
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I have never in 30 years reloading had issues finding 130gr .277 sierra gamekings. Anyone have a box to sell?
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HarCo.45
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85MikeTPI
Ultimate Member
Shydas has them in stock.. Worth the trip normally for powder and primers, but that's up to you to verify stock and the 2hr+ distance.. Last trip I made they were limiting primers to 300 per customer per type per day..
https://www.shydasoutdoorcenter.com/sierra-bullets-sbt-270-cal-277-130-gr-100-pack.html
https://www.shydasoutdoorcenter.com/sierra-bullets-sbt-270-cal-277-130-gr-100-pack.html
bigcountry
Active Member
Thanks guys, never in my life did I think I would have to pay 40 dollars for a pack of gamekings
6Den
Active Member
I'm having the same challenge finding 120gr Sierra Pro Hunters in 7mm. Sierra must be behind in production, as Midway shows "overdue".
Muleskinner
Ultimate Member
Everyone is having production issues. The lead and copper supply chain was basically non existent for a few months and it's still not 100%. add to that ammo makers are running 24/7 to try to keep up with the demand so most of what is available is going to them. Copper comes from south America and they've been hit hard by the virus, a good portion of the lead comes from China and i'm not sure we are getting any from them right now. Some comes from southern Missouri but they can't produce enough to keep up with demand.
And keep in mind not all the copper and lead goes to ammo makers...there are plenty of other industries that use both.
I very much like Sierra bullets and always have. But Sierra raised their prices CONSIDERABLY prior to Covid, and Covid itself obviously isn't helping either. I'll be taking a harder look at competitors going forward.
bigcountry
Active Member
I have to agree. I talked to a Remington rep about copper solids and thier price increase to over 3 dollars a slug. He said because price of copper went up. I explained, ok, so a oz slug, the price went from 1.5 per pound to say 3 dollars a pound, So the raw price for 1oz of copper went from 10 cents to 20cents, how does that tranlate to 300% increase?
6Den
Active Member
I have Barnes and Noslers I can load, but neither comes close to the accuracy I get with the Sierras.
Haus
Member
I'll look when I get home tonight. I think I have 2 boxes, if I do your welcome to one.
Haus
Member
Mine are the Pro-Hunter #1830 not the GameKing. Let me know if you can use them.
