Does anyone manufacture 218 Bee ammo?

aarondhgraham · January 25, 2019, 01:30 PM

Does anyone manufacture new 218 Bee ammo?

I've just spent an hour searching and can't find any.

A friend called me yesterday,,,
He just took possession of his grandfather's rifle.

I have no idea the make or model of the gun,,,
But he only has about a dozen rounds,,,
We're trying to find him some more.

Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Aarond

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aarondhgraham · January 25, 2019, 01:32 PM

Wouldn't ya know it,,,
1 minute after asking this I found some on the next search.

Never mind.

Aarond

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HiBC · January 25, 2019, 02:04 PM

OK. Not sure what you found Lookee Here:

https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/rifle/#!/

aarondhgraham · January 25, 2019, 03:06 PM

Thanks HiBC,,,
That's the stuff I found.

Aarond

P.S. It seemed to make a difference when I searched for .218 Bee,,,
Instead of 218 bee.

Go figure,,,

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bamaranger · January 25, 2019, 06:39 PM

I don't own a Bee, but know a fella that has two......I had no idea anybody was making factory ammo.

Drm50 · January 25, 2019, 10:02 PM

I had Win 43s in 218 Bee & 22 Hornet. The 218 would shot anything I stuck in it. The 22 H wouldn't shoot anything I put in it. Never did get a good shooting 43 in Hornet, never got a
bad 218B. I had several of each.

BeeShooter · February 5, 2019, 05:36 AM

The 218 was and is a great little cartridge. I have a lot of fun shooting my 22 hornet. I'm still amazed the Bee never made the cut. The Bee was the only cartridge that came close to the accuracy of the 222. As the song says - 'those were the days my friends. I thought they'd never end'

603Country · February 5, 2019, 02:53 PM

If someone wants super accurate ammo for the 218 Bee, I recommend they contact Dallas Reloads and talk to Chad. I don’t know that he can provide that specific ammo, but there’s a good chance he can. And it is made to the highest standards.

aarondhgraham · February 5, 2019, 04:35 PM

Thanks gentlemen,,,

My friend just bit the bullet and ordered 500 rounds of ammo,,,
It's probably a lifetime supply for him.

At least he can shoot his grandfather's rifle now.

Aarond

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January 25, 2019, 01:30 PM	#1
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Does anyone manufacture 218 Bee ammo? Does anyone manufacture new 218 Bee ammo? I've just spent an hour searching and can't find any. A friend called me yesterday,,, He just took possession of his grandfather's rifle. I have no idea the make or model of the gun,,, But he only has about a dozen rounds,,, We're trying to find him some more. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

January 25, 2019, 01:32 PM	#2
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Wouldn't ya know it,,, Wouldn't ya know it,,, 1 minute after asking this I found some on the next search. Never mind. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

January 25, 2019, 03:06 PM	#4
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Thanks HiBC,,, Thanks HiBC,,, That's the stuff I found. Aarond P.S. It seemed to make a difference when I searched for .218 Bee,,, Instead of 218 bee. Go figure,,, . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

January 25, 2019, 06:39 PM	#5
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,312	interesting I don't own a Bee, but know a fella that has two......I had no idea anybody was making factory ammo.

February 5, 2019, 04:35 PM	#9
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Thanks gentlemen,,, Thanks gentlemen,,, My friend just bit the bullet and ordered 500 rounds of ammo,,, It's probably a lifetime supply for him. At least he can shoot his grandfather's rifle now. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

January 25, 2019, 02:04 PM	#3
HiBC Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2006 Posts: 8,288	OK. Not sure what you found Lookee Here: https://www.hornady.com/ammunition/rifle/#!/

January 25, 2019, 10:02 PM	#6
Drm50 Senior Member Join Date: November 10, 2014 Posts: 1,382	I had Win 43s in 218 Bee & 22 Hornet. The 218 would shot anything I stuck in it. The 22 H wouldn't shoot anything I put in it. Never did get a good shooting 43 in Hornet, never got a bad 218B. I had several of each.

February 5, 2019, 05:36 AM	#7
BeeShooter Member Join Date: August 24, 2016 Posts: 85	The 218 was and is a great little cartridge. I have a lot of fun shooting my 22 hornet. I'm still amazed the Bee never made the cut. The Bee was the only cartridge that came close to the accuracy of the 222. As the song says - 'those were the days my friends. I thought they'd never end'

February 5, 2019, 02:53 PM	#8
603Country Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2011 Location: Thornton, Texas Posts: 3,998	If someone wants super accurate ammo for the 218 Bee, I recommend they contact Dallas Reloads and talk to Chad. I don’t know that he can provide that specific ammo, but there’s a good chance he can. And it is made to the highest standards.