.285 7mm bullets

[normmatzen]

Anyone know where I can buy 7mm european size bullets? I have two 7X57 mauser rifles and want to try 285 bullets instead of the 284 American size.
I'm looking for 140gr and 175 gr.

 

[TonyR]

Norm
Here is one source. There is a link to their USA distributor tab.
http://www.gsgroup.co.za/285117SP230.html

 

[normmatzen]

Thanks Tony,

I saw the article about them. I just emailed them.

I'm really curious what the price is. I will check it with a friend in S.A.

a product in the USA, like a bottle of wine sells for $15.00, a comparable bottle in S.A. sells for about 15-20 Rand. But, if that bottle is imported to the USA, it sells for $20 when it cost 15 rand, or at the exchange rate, $2.00!

 

[TonyR]

Please let us know what you find out.

 

[normmatzen]

According to GSC's on-line price list, the 130 gr. 7mm (.285) hunting bullet is 445 Rand per 50 bullets for South African customers. At todays exchange rate, that is $62 US. If you order them from the US it is $71 per 50.

I'm surprised they are that expensive in South Africa. That's like selling Barnes all copper bullets for $445 for 50!

 

[TonyR]

If you buy some, it will be interesting to hear how uniform they are. The website promises impressive uniformity and tight tolerences.