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Big Chief
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Midway has factory second bullets on sale

You might be able to find something you need/want there.
I've never had any trouble using factory seconds or blemished bullets before.
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Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
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Thx Chief.
https://www.midwayusa.com/s?userSearchQuery=Blemished+bullets&uac=true&userItemsPerPage=24
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the 30cal 125gr hp/fp is the giveaway
Are they smoking crack, or have I just been casting my own too long?
"Nothing is safe from stupid." - Zee
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/988280/factory-second-match-bullets-30-caliber-308-diameter-175-grain-hollow-point-boat-tail-box-of-100-bulk-packaged
Sierra 175 Matchkings are $36.04
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1482335572/sierra-matchking-bullets-30-caliber-308-diameter-175-grain-hollow-point-boat-tail
That's nearly a 25% discount
"Nothing is safe from stupid." - Zee
If you want "cheap" then you have to stick to .224" bullets or maybe some Speer bullets. Sierra, Nosler, Hornady, and a few others are all priced in the same general area as each other. Given the cost of materials, machinery, environmental, and operations Im kinda shocked they dont cost more than they do and are still made here.
Words of wisdom from Big Chief: Flush twice, it's a long way to the Mess Hall
I'd rather have my sister work in a whorehouse than own another Taurus!
I can get 168 gr. AMax for $27 locally, so I'd rather pay about as much (when you figure shipping) and support an actual local reloading shop.
When offered, I've been buying Midway's factory seconds for many years. This time around, not such a good deal even before the 30% discount over boxed regulars disappeared. Much as I've enjoyed buying these in the past, Midway has eliminated much of the incentive for doing it now. In any case, the factory seconds are not flying out the door as they've done in the past; I can tell by how long they have been in stock.
Well, maybe this is a way for Midway to recoup some of the free shipping money they have been giving up more and more frequently to get people to buy. Now that so many online sales outfits offer free shipping, it's become a disease that most customers expect to get as a matter of routine. Larry Potterfield, if you're listening, I'm one of those guys who holds stuff in his cart until the latest free shipping pops up on the home page, then I push the order button.
Oh, and that big jump in copper prices that occurred 2010-11 which was used as an excuse for bullet manufacturers to bump prices. That's gone away. Copper was $4.50 in late 2010; now it's under $3.00.
Son that's somebody with nothing to do with his time but keep me in trouble with mom.
I had a big order made up the last time they offered "blem" bullets, and cancelled it when they added the outrageous shipping charges at the checkout page. Somebody at Midway actually emailed me to ask why I cancelled the order. I told them if somebody wants to rob me he needs to do it up close and personal, and use a gun!
In recent times, they have started with higher initial pricing on factory seconds, so even when the 30% kicks in, it's not that great a deal. I know I'm not the only one following these trends and noticing the lack of discount. Because when these are truly a good deal, they sell quickly. At present, inventory is lingering. Larry Potterfield, if you are listening, remember that you can't make money on merch. that sits on the shelf.
Used to be, Midway factory second bullets started with a baseline price that was less than full price first line product. Then they applied their p/c discount and under those circumstances these were often a very good deal. There are reasons these are factory seconds and there must be a true price incentive to cause customers to buy them.
I said it recently, but Midway has gotten my business again by offering these $49 shipping deals, especially when they offer them on top of existing sales.
Factory first Sierra GameKing 165gr HP are on sale for $29.69/100
Who in their right mind would pay more for blems, than first quality???