Shooter's Pro and Nosler seconds/over runs

[brewer12345]

I stumbled across their website and started nosing around only to find my favorite rifle bullet on a deep sale. I could not resist at that price, so I ordered some. Looking at some of the prices, I could easily see easily see myself stocking up on over runs or seconds in my favorite handgun calibers (as I now probably have a lifetime supply of bullets big game loads). Is it a fair assumption that the over runs are the same as the stuff I will find on the shelf in the store? How blemished are the blems?

 

[ArchAngelCD]

How blemished are the blems?

In my experience if at all noticeable they are only slightly tarnished. I have never had any that were deformed (that I could see) or off weight.

I buy mine here too: http://www.shootersproshop.com

 

[LoonWulf]

I stumbled across their website and started nosing around only to find my favorite rifle bullet on a deep sale. I could not resist at that price, so I ordered some. Looking at some of the prices, I could easily see easily see myself stocking up on over runs or seconds in my favorite handgun calibers (as I now probably have a lifetime supply of bullets big game loads). Is it a fair assumption that the over runs are the same as the stuff I will find on the shelf in the store? How blemished are the blems?

Less blemy, than any blems Ive seen before!

Seriously, on most it's hard to tell they arnt 1st quality.

 

[FROGO207]

The wording is sometimes a clue though. Blemished is usually just that and are a good deal. Seconds are sometimes not worth getting. The seconds can have mechanical defects or weight/diameter issues that make them not worth it for my taste. YMMV

 

[Bbear]

The only thing I've seen on 2nds that was 'wrong' with them was usually the weight was off just a bit. Purchased some 110 gr AB's in .257 and found the majority were about .5-.75 heavier than they were suppose to be. Still, they shot in sub-1" groups with a very, very slight difference in POI from 1st. They still put deer on the ground just as efficiently too.
The blemished (or blems) I've shot all shot the same and worked the same. I really don't worry too much about which I'm getting. The price alone is worth the effort.

 

[brewer12345]

Anyone bought the over runs? This is just factory stuff, right?

 

[Patocazador]

Purchased some 110 gr AB's in .257

Me too and I shot most of them. Now they are out of them and I need more.

I weighed all of them and most were spot on as far as weight with some 1/2 grain less and others one grain less. None of the ones I got were overweight.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Anyone bought the over runs? This is just factory stuff, right?

Yes, the overruns are the retail factory bullets.

 

[HEAVY METAL 1]

Well worth it. I bought some Custom Competitions for target work and they were excellent performers. I also have purchased Partitions, likely a lifetime supply now, and they have killed deer w/o a hiccup. If you watch the prices there are some really good deals. The Partitions come in 50 count quantities and I got 2 boxes for the sum of only slightly more than a single box of 100 Hornady's.

 

[Gtscotty]

I shoot a lot of blems and overruns from SPS, and have had great results. One thing to keep in mind with their target bullet blems is that they may be from different batches or runs, leading to a higher weight spread than you'd get from box bullets in the store. I usually sort my target bullets into weight classes for a little bit more uniformity, but don't bother with my hunting bullets.

 

[hdwhit]

A couple of years back, I bought a thousand or so Nosler bullets that were advertised as being "Factory Seconds". Because they were seconds, the seller included a disclaimer saying they might have dimensional variations and should be checked before use.

One rainy day I sat down with a scale and a micrometer and began checking. I think I made through about 150 before it became clear they were remarkably consistent and the only thing I could find "wrong" with them was random discoloration of the bullet jacket.

 

[Toprudder]

I've bought some blem bullets before that had inconsistent cannelure locations. Did not notice it until I started seating the bullets and realized the cannelures did not line up on all the rounds.

 

[Gtscotty]

A couple of years back, I bought a thousand or so Nosler bullets that were advertised as being "Factory Seconds". Because they were seconds, the seller included a disclaimer saying they might have dimensional variations and should be checked before use.

One rainy day I sat down with a scale and a micrometer and began checking. I think I made through about 150 before it became clear they were remarkably consistent and the only thing I could find "wrong" with them was random discoloration of the bullet jacket.

Mine haven't always been terribly consistent weight wise, but they aren't too bad. Fine for hunting, worth sorting if you're using them for longer range practice, which I was.