woodleigh bullets?

Glamdring · May 15, 2000, 12:53 PM

Can anyone tell me were to order woodleigh bullers? Does Woodleigh have a web page?

bk40 · May 15, 2000, 01:32 PM

Cabelas, http://www.cabelas.com has Woodleigh bullets in their 2000 shooting catalog. Just curious, what caliber and game are you loading for?

Glamdring · May 15, 2000, 01:38 PM

I have a Steyr Scout rifle. I should have a press in a month or two [finally]. I am looking at loading some solids. Less for hunting than to test a bit.

Woodleigh seems about the best bet for solids in calibers smaller than 375.

I have always been curious about Bell and others use of 7x57, or similar powered calibers, on elephants and such. Not that I plan to try a 308 on Elephants.

Glamdring · May 15, 2000, 04:21 PM

I couldn't find Woodleigh bullets on the cabelas web site.

Paul B. · May 15, 2000, 05:53 PM

Glamdring. The Huntington catalog has Woodleigh bullets. They show a 220 gr. FMJ, 50 to the box for $74.98 plus shipping and handling.( At that price, they ought to eat the S&H) Part # is 8700. You can reach them at (www.huntingtons.com) or Ph; (530) 534-1210.
Hornady used to make a 220 gr. solid as well, but I notice it is not in their latest reloading manual nor the one before it. You might want to write them and see if any are still available. The only other thing I can suggest is scrounge around the gun shows.
I actually found some 275 gr. .35 caliber bullets for my .35 Whelan. Don't know what I'll ever use them on, but I've got them.
Hope this helps some.
Paul B.

bk40 · May 15, 2000, 10:38 PM

In the Cabelas catalog, the smallest caliber is 9.3mm (.366) [$60/50] and runs up to the 500 Nitro (.510) [$50/50].
Have you considered Barnes solids?

Glamdring · May 16, 2000, 02:16 AM

I have considered Barnes Solids but feel that it would be difficult to make them work for the 308 (because of their length--with 220 grain bullet).

I think I should be able to get close to 2100 with the 308/220, in my 19" barreled Scout, which is in the same velocity and SD range as many elephant cartridges.

Like I said this is more in the nature of testing. I have a friend who has a 460 Weatherby. Amd I think I can scare up a 375 and a 416 from somewhere. I want to set up a comparative test for penetration. Might also compare 44 mag with LBT or Hammerhead bullets and the 45-70 with Hammerhead bullets. Both the 415 and 530.

I prefer the trohpy bonded Sledgehammer and Speer AGS-solid for calibers that those bullets are made for. I think the blunt tip is a better idea than the roundnose.

~now if I only had more money to go with all this time on my hands

SKR · May 17, 2000, 11:45 PM

Huntington
601 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville, California.95965
Phone (530) 534-1210, Fax (530) 534-1212,
email: [email protected]

MidwayUSA
5875 W. Van Horn Tavern Road, Columbia, Missouri, 65203
Phone 1-800-243-3220 Fax (573) 446-1018 http://www.midwayusa.com

Cabela's
1 Cabela Drive, Sydney, Nebraska, 69160
Phone 1-800-237-4444 http://www.cabelas.com

and if all else fails... http://www.woodleigh-bullets.com.au/contact.html

Glamdring · May 18, 2000, 09:57 PM

Thanks all!

Now as soon as I get my press!!!

May 15, 2000, 12:53 PM	#1
Glamdring Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2000 Location: MN Posts: 1,388	Can anyone tell me were to order woodleigh bullers? Does Woodleigh have a web page?

May 15, 2000, 01:32 PM	#2
bk40 Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 1999 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,004	Cabelas, http://www.cabelas.com has Woodleigh bullets in their 2000 shooting catalog. Just curious, what caliber and game are you loading for?

May 15, 2000, 01:38 PM	#3
Glamdring Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2000 Location: MN Posts: 1,388	I have a Steyr Scout rifle. I should have a press in a month or two [finally]. I am looking at loading some solids. Less for hunting than to test a bit. Woodleigh seems about the best bet for solids in calibers smaller than 375. I have always been curious about Bell and others use of 7x57, or similar powered calibers, on elephants and such. Not that I plan to try a 308 on Elephants.

May 15, 2000, 04:21 PM	#4
Glamdring Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2000 Location: MN Posts: 1,388	I couldn't find Woodleigh bullets on the cabelas web site.

May 15, 2000, 05:53 PM	#5
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,802	Glamdring. The Huntington catalog has Woodleigh bullets. They show a 220 gr. FMJ, 50 to the box for $74.98 plus shipping and handling.( At that price, they ought to eat the S&H) Part # is 8700. You can reach them at (www.huntingtons.com) or Ph; (530) 534-1210. Hornady used to make a 220 gr. solid as well, but I notice it is not in their latest reloading manual nor the one before it. You might want to write them and see if any are still available. The only other thing I can suggest is scrounge around the gun shows. I actually found some 275 gr. .35 caliber bullets for my .35 Whelan. Don't know what I'll ever use them on, but I've got them. Hope this helps some. Paul B.

May 15, 2000, 10:38 PM	#6
bk40 Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 1999 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,004	In the Cabelas catalog, the smallest caliber is 9.3mm (.366) [$60/50] and runs up to the 500 Nitro (.510) [$50/50]. Have you considered Barnes solids?

May 16, 2000, 02:16 AM	#7
Glamdring Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2000 Location: MN Posts: 1,388	I have considered Barnes Solids but feel that it would be difficult to make them work for the 308 (because of their length--with 220 grain bullet). I think I should be able to get close to 2100 with the 308/220, in my 19" barreled Scout, which is in the same velocity and SD range as many elephant cartridges. Like I said this is more in the nature of testing. I have a friend who has a 460 Weatherby. Amd I think I can scare up a 375 and a 416 from somewhere. I want to set up a comparative test for penetration. Might also compare 44 mag with LBT or Hammerhead bullets and the 45-70 with Hammerhead bullets. Both the 415 and 530. I prefer the trohpy bonded Sledgehammer and Speer AGS-solid for calibers that those bullets are made for. I think the blunt tip is a better idea than the roundnose. ~now if I only had more money to go with all this time on my hands

May 17, 2000, 11:45 PM	#8
SKR Member Join Date: April 8, 2000 Posts: 68	Huntington 601 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville, California.95965 Phone (530) 534-1210, Fax (530) 534-1212, email: [email protected] MidwayUSA 5875 W. Van Horn Tavern Road, Columbia, Missouri, 65203 Phone 1-800-243-3220 Fax (573) 446-1018 http://www.midwayusa.com Cabela's 1 Cabela Drive, Sydney, Nebraska, 69160 Phone 1-800-237-4444 http://www.cabelas.com and if all else fails... http://www.woodleigh-bullets.com.au/contact.html

May 18, 2000, 09:57 PM	#9
Glamdring Senior Member Join Date: April 23, 2000 Location: MN Posts: 1,388	Thanks all! Now as soon as I get my press!!!