North Fork Bullets For Serious Hunting

analog_peninsula said:
To this point, bread-and-butter items like the 300 grain .375, 400 grain .416, and 500 grain .458 need to be reliably available. It’s entirely reasonable for the more uncommon combinations to be done in occasional batches, but big game “standards” need to be predictably on the shelf. Anyway, just a thought.
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Good day,

You are absolutely right. This will be our main focus in 2026. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts — it is very valuable to us, especially for our planning.

Wishing you a great day!

Best regards,
Ekaterina ,North Fork Bullets
 
There was a shipment expected to arrive in USA in December that would have 9.3 cal. 215 grain bullets in it. Could you give me the status of those bullets? Thanks
 
Ekaterina Lobach North Fork Bullets said:
Good day,

Thank you for your message. We are currently reviewing which calibers should be prioritized in our production, focusing primarily on customer demand.

Although some calibers are requested less frequently, we are making efforts to maintain stock. As our production is based in Sweden and our customers are located in different countries, demand for specific calibers varies.

We understand your frustration at not being able to find the caliber you need, and we hope that by 2026 we will have more stable solutions for our product range. Unfortunately, in any manufacturing process — regardless of the field — economic factors driven by customer demand always play a key role.

We appreciate your understanding. You are always welcome to contact us directly to discuss your specific caliber requirements and quantities.

Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused by the unavailability of the desired caliber.

Wishing you a great day!

Best regards,
Ekaterina, North Fork Bullets
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I understand where you’re coming from. I’m not into marketing or supply-and-demand theory, so my view is fairly basic: unless a product is actually available, how is demand supposed to grow? People need to be able to use it and buy it when they need it—not go on a wild-goose chase to find some.

One of the main reasons a particular brand of bullet is gaining traction in the large calibres is simple: availability, price, and proven dependability. I’ll be honest—I prefer NF SS over monolithics in my double, in line with the manufacturer’s recommendation, as they’re generally easier on the barrels over the long run. But when the choice is restricted, what are you supposed to do? Sorry for my rant if I come across that way.
 
Mountaineer said:
There was a shipment expected to arrive in USA in December that would have 9.3 cal. 215 grain bullets in it. Could you give me the status of those bullets? Thanks
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Good afternoon / good evening,

Once again, thank you very much for your message and for your patience while waiting for my response. Yes, that is correct — we manufacture the .366 caliber in a 214 grain bullet.

Yes, this product is ready for shipment to the United States. However, unfortunately, due to the changing trade situation and recent changes in shipping conditions and customs duties for goods entering the U.S.A. over the past month, we are still awaiting approval from the relevant regulatory authorities to ship our products. We hope to receive their positive approval as soon as possible.

Have a good day.

Best regards,
Ekaterina, North Fork Bullets
 
MontanaGrant said:
Is reloadinginternational not a reliable website? They’ve been solidly stocked that I’ve seen. I just haven’t had the time for reloading so I never ordered north forks. Sticking with my old steady load.
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No they have been out of stock of a lot of calibers.
.358” has been out of stock of all bullet weights for some time now. Midway also completely out, and North Forks personal website completely out.

As a side note if they read this i definitely would like to see more 225g .358” caliber SS as I have gone through maybe 10-15 boxes doing testing, load development,and hunting for a handful of my Whelen rifles and only have a small inventory left for actual hunting. I’m on a few notification lists

They are phenomenal bullets so I hope they are restocked soon
 
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Good day,

Thank you for your comments and for your feedback on the quality of our bullets. We read all comments on this platform and use them when planning our production.

Yes, there have indeed been long delays with this caliber due to technical reasons. One of our dies broke, and die manufacturers producing replacements were not able to provide the quality we require. Resolving this issue took some time.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the limited availability.

Have a good day.

Best regards,
Ekaterina Lobach
 
Ekaterina Lobach North Fork Bullets said:
Good day,

Thank you for your comments and for your feedback on the quality of our bullets. We read all comments on this platform and use them when planning our production.

Yes, there have indeed been long delays with this caliber due to technical reasons. One of our dies broke, and die manufacturers producing replacements were not able to provide the quality we require. Resolving this issue took some time.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the limited availability.

Have a good day.

Best regards,
Ekaterina Lobach
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The bullets being what they are, it’s worth the wait. Thanks for the update
 
@North Fork Bullets @Ekaterina Lobach North Fork Bullets Like everyone else, I’ve been looking for your bullets and can’t find them anywhere. I’ve also left voice messages at the Texas based phone number given on your website (806) 252-7933 and nobody answers, nobody returns my calls. You’re making it very difficult for people who want to do business with, to actually do business with you.

I’m specifically looking for .338 bullets in 225 grain weight but would try 240’s or 250’s if that is all that’s available. I’d also be interested in .375 & .416 bullets if they ever become available.
 
Ekaterina Lobach North Fork Bullets said:
Good day,

Thank you for your comments and for your feedback on the quality of our bullets. We read all comments on this platform and use them when planning our production.

Yes, there have indeed been long delays with this caliber due to technical reasons. One of our dies broke, and die manufacturers producing replacements were not able to provide the quality we require. Resolving this issue took some time.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the limited availability.

Have a good day.

Best regards,
Ekaterina Lobach
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Any good faith ETA of next bullets landing in the US is appreciated.

We talked back in February about timelines for reasonable expectation on .510 semi-spitzers and tooling issues NF hoped were solved after connecting with potential supplier at shot show. So I know just like with Swift and Woodleigh, businesses in manufacturing have supply, tooling, and other production bottlenecks and even emergencies at times. Moving between locations, especially countries, can prove smart in the long run but problematic for the immediate timelines. Some get it. This isn’t a rant or ramping up to rail on anyone.

I’d say the fact that folks are bitter and grumpy that we can’t find what we want and need from your product line says your product means something to us, and anytime we find something that works, and then cannot find ample supply, we get grumpy or worse.

I would respectfully ask that you please share a realistic timeframe for the next anticipated shipment of bullets to the US, don’t need a list of types or calibers, but just general good faith estimate of when NF will ship what it can to US distributors.

At least giving folks (myself included) a basic understanding of a timeline I think is respectful to your loyal fanbase and those curious about trying your bullets. If folks have no idea when they may expect to see them on a shelf, they will start looking for alternatives and when they find one that works, as a group, I’d say we stick with what works, especially if we can find it when needed. That said, as a group, I’d say we also like what we like, and for those that prefer NF, unless real immediate need, may use what they have on hand and not start tinkering with new loads if they can reasonably believe more will arrive before they really need more on their loading room shelf.

Cheers,
Will
 
Wildwillalaska said:
Any good faith ETA of next bullets landing in the US is appreciated.

We talked back in February about timelines for reasonable expectation on .510 semi-spitzers and tooling issues NF hoped were solved after connecting with potential supplier at shot show. So I know just like with Swift and Woodleigh, businesses in manufacturing have supply, tooling, and other production bottlenecks and even emergencies at times. Moving between locations, especially countries, can prove smart in the long run but problematic for the immediate timelines. Some get it. This isn’t a rant or ramping up to rail on anyone.

I’d say the fact that folks are bitter and grumpy that we can’t find what we want and need from your product line says your product means something to us, and anytime we find something that works, and then cannot find ample supply, we get grumpy or worse.

I would respectfully ask that you please share a realistic timeframe for the next anticipated shipment of bullets to the US, don’t need a list of types or calibers, but just general good faith estimate of when NF will ship what it can to US distributors.

At least giving folks (myself included) a basic understanding of a timeline I think is respectful to your loyal fanbase and those curious about trying your bullets. If folks have no idea when they may expect to see them on a shelf, they will start looking for alternatives and when they find one that works, as a group, I’d say we stick with what works, especially if we can find it when needed. That said, as a group, I’d say we also like what we like, and for those that prefer NF, unless real immediate need, may use what they have on hand and not start tinkering with new loads if they can reasonably believe more will arrive before they really need more on their loading room shelf.

Cheers,
Will
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Good afternoon, Mr.Will.

Thank you very much for your sincere message to us. You are absolutely right in your arguments — we have no reason to disagree with you.

As soon as we have a clear understanding of the delivery timelines to our US warehouse and partners, we will definitely make an announcement across all our platforms. Unfortunately, at the moment we do not have precise delivery schedules, not only for our customers in the United States but also for customers in other countries.

We understand that this creates difficulties and can often be frustrating, and we truly regret that. We are doing everything we can to improve and stabilize all our production processes in order to ensure both the highest level of quality and more reliable supply timelines.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Have a great day.

Best regards,
Ekaterina Lobach
 
analog_peninsula said:
We're all rooting for you @Ekaterina Lobach North Fork Bullets. The wait is frustrating, but we're all ultimately in your corner.
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Good day,

Thank you very much for your message and your support.

We truly share your concerns and we always take these questions very close to heart, especially when we are not able to provide immediate or precise answers.

North Fork is not just a business for us — it is a big part of our lives and something we genuinely care about. We started as customers of North Fork ourselves and later became distributors in Sweden. When we learned that the company would stop producing bullets, we felt a strong desire to preserve its legacy and products.

That is why we made the decision to acquire the company, moved production to Sweden, and started almost from scratch. It was a challenging journey, especially as we could not find specialists in this type of manufacturing in Sweden, and we therefore had to learn and master the entire process ourselves, essentially starting from zero.

Nevertheless, we managed to rebuild production and get things up and running again.

The next stage was sales and growth, which unfortunately has been strongly affected by unexpected global circumstances and crises.

Still, we continue to work with full dedication to restore and expand the entire North Fork product line, while keeping the highest quality as our absolute priority.

We will keep you updated on our progress, and we truly appreciate your patience and support.

And please always feel free to reach out directly — we are always happy to hear from you and respond.


Warm regards,
Ekaterina Lobach
North Fork, Sweden
el@northforkbullets.com
 
Hello Ekaterina -Thank you for your update. I as a customer do really like your SS bullets in large calibers. I do understand the obstacles you face or are facing but what I think will really help is an ETA here in the US.
 
There is a glimmer of hope…

I went onto North Fork’s website on Tuesday and while they still do not show most of the bullets I’m interested in as available, they did show .338 caliber 225 grain solids as available so I ordered a box. They were delivered today! Just 3-days from when I placed my order.

I’ll be loading these to take a few with me to Mozambique in September and use them for both tiny ten species as well as follow-up shots on buffalo if I end up using my .338 on a buffalo. I wish I could get some Northfork Semi-Spitzers for my .338 but at this point I’ll likely have a 225 grain TTSX chambered for first shot with Northfork solids for backup.
 
DLSJR said:
There is a glimmer of hope…

I went onto North Fork’s website on Tuesday and while they still do not show most of the bullets I’m interested in as available, they did show .338 caliber 225 grain solids as available so I ordered a box. They were delivered today! Just 3-days from when I placed my order.

I’ll be loading these to take a few with me to Mozambique in September and use them for both tiny ten species as well as follow-up shots on buffalo if I end up using my .338 on a buffalo. I wish I could get some Northfork Semi-Spitzers for my .338 but at this point I’ll likely have a 225 grain TTSX chambered for first shot with Northfork solids for backup.
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At least the Barnes you can readily get and also half the price.
It’s hard to decide between the 2 so both are my favorite.
 
Ekaterina Lobach North Fork Bullets said:
Good day,

Thank you very much for your message and your support.

We truly share your concerns and we always take these questions very close to heart, especially when we are not able to provide immediate or precise answers.

North Fork is not just a business for us — it is a big part of our lives and something we genuinely care about. We started as customers of North Fork ourselves and later became distributors in Sweden. When we learned that the company would stop producing bullets, we felt a strong desire to preserve its legacy and products.

That is why we made the decision to acquire the company, moved production to Sweden, and started almost from scratch. It was a challenging journey, especially as we could not find specialists in this type of manufacturing in Sweden, and we therefore had to learn and master the entire process ourselves, essentially starting from zero.

Nevertheless, we managed to rebuild production and get things up and running again.

The next stage was sales and growth, which unfortunately has been strongly affected by unexpected global circumstances and crises.

Still, we continue to work with full dedication to restore and expand the entire North Fork product line, while keeping the highest quality as our absolute priority.

We will keep you updated on our progress, and we truly appreciate your patience and support.

And please always feel free to reach out directly — we are always happy to hear from you and respond.


Warm regards,
Ekaterina Lobach
North Fork, Sweden
el@northforkbullets.com
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I would suggest shutting down all advertising and sales and ramp production up for 6-12 months before trying to sell any more product. The fact that nothing is ever in stock raises a lot of concerns and questions about the company itself. You need to build your manufacturing base before you try and move the product.
 
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