Can someone help me find some Barnes .451 275 grain bullets (#30548)

[Usmc22]

I feel like I’ve turned the internet upside down looking for these unicorns. I’d like to pick up a bunch to try with the sabots on the way. I really like the idea of the lead free option for deer hunting.

 

[Smyrnagc]

Looks like this site has them in stock:

https://opticsandammo.com/product/barnes-bullets-45105-460-sw-451-275gr-xpb-fb-20-mfg-30548/

 

[Usmc22]

Looks like this site has them in stock:

https://opticsandammo.com/product/barnes-bullets-45105-460-sw-451-275gr-xpb-fb-20-mfg-30548/

Thanks... I was hoping they’d be more along the $20-25/box I’d been seeing out of stock

 

[Smyrnagc]

I hear ya...Maybe a forum member will come along that has some.

 

[DJ_Brutus]

https://makerbullets.com/proddetail.php?prod=451275HV
These are nearly identical. I’ve used a few different bullets from them with good results. Even if they’re listed as out of stock, you can order and they usually get made and shipped within a week or two. The owner, Paul is excellent to work with and will make custom bullets if you want something special.

https://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/threads/275g-maker-rex-bullet.35647/

 

[dbowling]

most dealers are starting to jack prices up due to greed or high demand/low supply or both.. there is no cheap ammo left anywhere unless you get real lucky.

 

[Usmc22]

most dealers are starting to jack prices up due to greed or high demand/low supply or both.. there is no cheap ammo left anywhere unless you get real lucky.

It’s a shame. Arrowhead Rifles and Powder Valley had reasonable prices on the XTP’s for me

 

[JBushnell]

Usmc22. Same here. I've been scouring the internet for the same bullet at a reasonable price so I can give them a try. I'm not in any big hurry and will let you know if/when I find some.

 

[GM54-120]

You dont want to shoot that bullet at standard ML speeds. Expansion is very problematic.

 

[Usmc22]

You dont want to shoot that bullet at standard ML speeds. Expansion is very problematic.

Thanks this is helpful information

 

[GM54-120]

Some of the SML guys tinkered with this bullet at various speeds. It does great at high speed impacts but in a smoker when the range is getting longer i dont think you will be happy with it.

The Barnes i liked is the 300gr 458 SOCOM bullet BUT its a boattail and those can be a real PITA to get to shoot well. Plus its a .458 Boattail which can make it even harder. 458 SOCOM with a 300gr is a sub 2000fps round and it worked great for me on 1 deer harvest. I shot it around 1900fps and had excellent expansion by the looks of the exit wound.

 

[GM54-120]

Look at Rons test with a very similar Barnes 275gr. If it wont open at 25yards with 80grV of BH209, whats gunna happen at 150yards with 110grV?....My guess is about the same results.
https://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/threads/barnes-275g-bushmaster-80g-bh.32000/

 

[Usmc22]

Thanks for sharing that! Crossing it off my list!

 

[brad502a]

you do NOT want to order from Optics and Ammo. Look at the online reviews!! They have been turned in to the BBB in Texas more than once. Scammers!!

 

[Idaholewis]

you do NOT want to order from Optics and Ammo. Look at the online reviews!! They have been turned in to the BBB in Texas more than once. Scammers!!

I guess so! I just looked them up, it’s ALL over the Web

 

[like.2.fly]

you do NOT want to order from Optics and Ammo. Look at the online reviews!! They have been turned in to the BBB in Texas more than once. Scammers!!

No, don't go there. I know by first hand experience...