New Buffalo Bore loads

[Jbuck]

Shotshow revealed new DG loads from buffalo bore- https://www.buffalobore.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=new. - if it’s already been posted feel free to delete.

 

[Certus]

Nice. Some pretty interesting loads in all that, and cartridges.

 

[Brandon.Gleason]

Am I reading that correctly….. $20-50 per bullet??

 

[Jbuck]

Am I reading that correctly….. $20-50 per bullet??

Yes I believe so. 5 round boxes. Didn’t notice until you mentioned it.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

My friend, Mr. Mark Sullivan of Nitro Express Safaris in Tanzania was instrumental in developing these new offerings. Last year, he took the owner of Buffalo Bore Ammunition out on safari to Tanzania as his client so that they could trial the new prototype dangerous game cartridges on the African Big Five prior to releasing them to the public for commercial purposes.

Originally the .577 Nitro Express and .600 Nitro Express expanding cartridges were going to be loaded with Cutting Edge Raptors. But I had suggested to Mark to use Barnes TSX (750Gr) and Hammer Spitzer Shock (900Gr) in both of these cartridges instead (since the Cutting Edge Raptors were lighter in weight than their solid counterparts). I’m glad that my advice was paid heed to. Now, the solid cartridges and expanding cartridges for both these calibers are of the same weight and can regulate to the same Point of Impact easier in double rifles.

 

[matt85]

Curious, they chose to stick with the traditional 525gr bullet for the 505 Gibbs but went with a more modern 570gr bullet weight for the 500 Jeffery. Wonder what prompted that decision?

I'm happy to see someone producing these rare cartridges, even if the price is high.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

Does anyone know if they ship to Canada id like to get my hands on some of the .455 Webley loads.

 

[Hunter-Habib]

Curious, they chose to stick with the traditional 525gr bullet for the 505 Gibbs but went with a more modern 570gr bullet weight for the 500 Jeffery. Wonder what prompted that decision?

I'm happy to see someone producing these rare cartridges, even if the price is high.

Barring Rhino in South Africa, nobody currently manufactures a 600Gr .505 caliber expanding bullet (except Woodleigh who haven’t produced any .505 caliber bullets ever since the fire in 2021). Otherwise, they would have used it. I even suggested this to Mark, myself.

 

[RLL]

I must say, I do love seeing more manufactures providing Cutting Edge and Hammer bullets as options along with TSX and Aframes. The results speak for themselves…

 

[Rafiki]

Nice. Some pretty interesting loads in all that, and cartridges.

Everyone deserves a chance to make a buck but that does sound a bit ripe.

 

[358 Norma]

I know the price is high but who else is making 577 and 600 Nitro Express ammo that's available in the United States?

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

I know the price is high but who else is making 577 and 600 Nitro Express ammo that's available in the United States?

Kinda comes with the territory IMO

 

[Frederik]

Barring Rhino in South Africa, nobody currently manufactures a 600Gr .505 caliber expanding bullet (except Woodleigh who haven’t produced any .505 caliber bullets ever since the fire in 2021). Otherwise, they would have used it. I even suggested this to Mark, myself.

Impala Bullets also doe a 600gr bullet for the 505 and one of my close friends uses them and loves them 600gr at 2150fps is quite a train.

 

[Wyfox]

Am I reading that correctly….. $20-50 per bullet??

Just the brass casing on a 577 or 600 is $15-20 each or more.

 

[SStomcat]

The 577 and 600 ne at 40-50 a pop oouch. must really hurt as much if not more than the recoil...but then who else is making them in the US probably no one.

 

[Rafiki]

Just the brass casing on a 577 or 600 is $15-20 each or more.

577 Nitro Express, BPE 3'' Unprimed Brass Cases

577 Nitro Express, BPE 3' Unprimed Brass Cases One of the great range of obsolete ammunition cases and dies available from Northern Shooters Supplies and growing.

www.northernshooterssupplies.com.au

This works out to $8.50/case for 577. I was looking for 50-140 (3 1/4") the other day; found some at $7.50/case and thought that was expensive. I guess if you can't afford it find another hobby.

 

[Certus]

Everyone deserves a chance to make a buck but that does sound a bit ripe.

Hey? I didn’t make any comment about price so bit confused why you’re quoting me for that..?

 

[Rafiki]

Hey? I didn’t make any comment about price so bit confused why you’re quoting me for that..?

Ooooops

 

[matt85]

Barring Rhino in South Africa, nobody currently manufactures a 600Gr .505 caliber expanding bullet (except Woodleigh who haven’t produced any .505 caliber bullets ever since the fire in 2021). Otherwise, they would have used it. I even suggested this to Mark, myself.

I used the 570gr A-frame for my 505.

Nothing wrong with the 525gr bullet in the Gibbs though. The 535gr in the Jeffery was a fine load as well.

 

[Certus]

I used the 570gr A-frame for my 505.

Nothing wrong with the 525gr bullet in the Gibbs though. The 535gr in the Jeffery was a fine load as well.

How would a 500gr .510 @2000-2100fps go for buff or elephant?