700NE Double Rifle - I need help finding ammo or components

[sandman0921]

Buckstix,

I found these guys in Australia that sell Bertram brass for obsolete or hard to find cartridges. Looks like they have 700 NE brass sold per case at $ 27.10 AUD. Of course who knows whether it's in stock or has to be backordered as well.

Worth a try?.........

http://www.allthingsshooting.com.au/product/700Nitro

 

[CTDolan]

Got access to a decent lathe?

 

[buckstix]

Hello sandman0921

Thanks for your reply.

I'll give them a try.

Hello CTDolan

Thanks for the reply.

Yes, I do have access to a good lathe, but I don't know what material to use. I've asked a few that make lathe turned brass, and they won't tell me what the proper brass specs are. Maybe they are afraid I'll compete against them.

 

[sandman0921]

Buckstix,

Also, I'm sure you already have talked to these guys but just in case you haven't:

Rocky Mountain Cartridge LLC
http://www.rockymountaincartridge.com/index.htm

They lathe turn brass cases it appears and a lot of shooters of obsolete or hard to find brass use them. However, they're quoting a 2-3 month lead time on cases. Also they require a minimum of 1 box to be ordered.

I know that doesn't help you now, but it might later.....

Good luck!

 

[buckstix]

Hello sandman0921,

Thanks for your reply.

Yes, I placed an order with RMC over 12 weeks ago with a 8 - 10 week delivery date. When I called to check the status of the order since they were 2 weeks late, they told me ANOTHER 6-8 weeks, AT LEAST. That's what got me into this pickel, othersise I would have started searching alternative sources 12 weeks ago.

 

[8x68]

I don't know if these guys have any as everything on their site seems to be "add to wishlist". Maybe you need an account
http://www.gunmountain.com/inventory/product.cfm?sku=700Nitro-soft&catidself=15&catlv=lv1

 

[CTDolan]

Hello sandman0921

Thanks for your reply.

I'll give them a try.

Hello CTDolan

Thanks for the reply.

Yes, I do have access to a good lathe, but I don't know what material to use. I've asked a few that make lathe turned brass, and they won't tell me what the proper brass specs are. Maybe they are afraid I'll compete against them.

http://www.astm.org/Standards/B129.htm

 

[buckstix]

Hello CTDolan,

Thanks for the reply.

Thank you, but these specs are for "drawn" brass, "not lathe" turned.

 

[matt85]

just a thought, have you called H&H?

-matt

 

[buckstix]

Hello Matt85

Thanks for the reply.

Yep, first one I tried.

 

[Jimbob]

http://www.henrykrank.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=164_199_200_1267&products_id=1098

These guys stock them but being my side of the pond it's very expensive!!

 

[buckstix]

Hello Jimbob,

Thanks for the reply.

I'll give them a call.

 

[Jimbob]

If it works out cheaper for me to buy them (with your money) and post them to you as a 'gift' then I'm more than willing to do that.

 

[buckstix]

Please be so kind as to see what your cost would be, and shipping to me here in the US.

 

[Jimbob]

The site I posted only provides the cases.

 

[buckstix]

Yes, I corrected / revised my post to you ... my mistake.

 

[Jimbob]

Ahhh I beat you to it

 

[Jimbob]

Well cases are £26.67 each ($38.83) and postage would be between £60-70 ($87.36-101.92)
So it's not cheap! However that is with me overestimating the weight and value to get a top end. You would have it within a couple days of me posting it.

How many would you want? That way I can get a better idea of the value of the parcel

Just spoke to Henry Kranks, they are out of stock but will have 80 cases in stock in 2 weeks.

 

[buckstix]

Just spoke to Henry Kranks, they are out of stock but will have 80 cases in stock in 2 weeks.

Hello Jimbob,

Well, lets wait until they are "really" in stock. I have 2 different places here in the U.S. that said they would have some from Bertram in 2 week ... that was 4 months ago.

Its not that I don't believe them, its just that I don't believe "anyone" when it comes to 700NE brass.

 

[Jimbob]

Ha! No qualms. I'll try and remember to call them in a fortnight. If you don't locate any by then 'remind' me to get on to it.