Burst open box of match bullets,are they still Match quality?

[GreenFal]

A few days ago I received a box from the Fed Ex truck. When I opened it there was bullets all over inside the box. It had been dropped or thrown so hard that the plastic box the bullets come in had the corner blown out. These are Lapua bullets 136gr. Scenar L in the 100 ct. blue plastic box a (pretty tough box). Would you still consider them match quality????????
PS It looks like the packer did a good job from the seller to their credit.

 

[Murray Brook]

I would think that if you can't see any physical defects they would be good to go. JMO

 

[Bill Norris]

As long as there is no apparent damage to the individual bullets I would think they are O K.

 

[GreenFal]

Thanks for your thoughts. I saw no apparent damage. I'll check them good before loading and let them fly!

 

[whatsupdoc]

They are no longer any good for match work, being a humanitarian I am willing to
give you 40% of your cost for these defective bullets.

 

[Tommie]

Dunno how much more damage there’d be versus an intact box with the bullets banging against each other during shipping.

 

[ClayM]

They are no longer any good for match work, being a humanitarian I am willing to
give you 40% of your cost for these defective bullets.

It's kindness like this that makes this forum so good...what a guy!!!

(lololol...)

 

[Eagle Six]

It's kindness like this that makes this forum so good...what a guy!!!

(lololol...)

He out bid me, I was going to offer 20% if it included shipping because I am such a nice guy!!! These hillbillies give us rednecks a bad name!

 

[Jayplace]

It's kindness like this that makes this forum so good...what a guy!!!

(lololol...)

It brings out the best in us.

 

[Dave Way]

If I even drop one on the floor, it never gets shot in a match.

Dave.

 

[GreenFal]

You folks are just to kind to offer to relieve me of these "busted bullets"! Thanks for the "chuckle" I'll see how they do later this eve when the wind settles.

 

[Rocketvapor]

Built in excuse.

 

[OMW57]

You folks are just to kind to offer to relieve me of these "busted bullets"! Thanks for the "chuckle" I'll see how they do later this eve when the wind settles.

if they are bent to the right, only shoot them in a right to left wind! & visa-versa!

 

[Dave M.]

If even I drop one on the floor, it never gets shot in a match.

Dave.

I call those “AUTOMATIC FOULERS”

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Ya'll should try coating bullets over night in a vibratory tumbler. I have and have won big matches with them..although I don't go that long intentionally. Normally only a couple of hours is enough. If it can't stand that or being dropped, how's it gonna like getting kicked in the arse with 65,000 plus psi while being swaged through a grooved bore and spinning at 250,000 rpm? Granted, if the tip or elsewhere is noticeably deformed, I'd probably not put that one on a record target either.

 

[Dave Way]

Ya'll should try coating bullets over night in a vibratory tumbler. I have and have won big matches with them..although I don't go that long intentionally. Normally only a couple of hours is enough. If it can't stand that or being dropped, how's it gonna like getting kicked in the arse with 65,000 plus psi while being swaged through a grooved bore and spinning at 250,000 rpm? Granted, if the tip or elsewhere is noticeably deformed, I'd probably not put that one on a record target either.

The 250,000 RPM is exactly the reason I won’t shoot them. Even the slightest deformation is amplified at those speeds. No thanks.

Next time you’re about to take off in a jet, ask them if they could please install an out of balance turbine engine for you.

Dave.

 

[Northridge]

Box of fireforming bullets , so much effort go’s in to being prepared to just punt at the prospect there going to be fine. They still have a job just not on a record string

Shawn Williams

 

[GreenFal]

Great comments and thoughts. I'll have no problems useing up these "bent bullets" where if I get a flyer it will not matter, but not at a match. There I need every bit of help, luck and holding my nose the right way just to hit the target in the good spot!

 

[old codger]

Seems in the dim distant past I remember a guy built a machine which graded bullets. I believe it rotated the bullet and determined if the bullet was off balance. seems like it would be just what you need if it still exists.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Seems in the dim distant past I remember a guy built a machine which graded bullets. I believe it rotated the bullet and determined if the bullet was off balance. seems like it would be just what you need if it still exists.

I think you're talking about the Vern Junke(sp) machine. I may be wrong but I don't think they are available any more. Not sure if he's still with us or not.