Factory berger 215 300wm- discontinued??

[OSU Fisher]

Ive been shooting this stuff out of both my 300wm's for a couple years. Ive tried handloads but keep coming back as both rifles will put 3 shots in 1 hole if I do my job and average 2920. So I really just find it easier to order this stuff. Ive had a stock pile so havent looked for more. Starting to run out so have been keeping an eye out for more. Today I see it says discontinued by dealers and there website. This sucks!!!

 

[gelton]

Huge if true.

 

[OSU Fisher]

I'm pretty bummed. My rifles shoot them so well. I honestly cant or have anyone load a more accurate round. Only reason would be speed but I'm happy where I'm at. Every elk that has been shot hasnt taken a step. I was going to order up another 1000 or so just because of that. My girlfriend shot her bull last week at 850 (which I know isn't crazy) 2 shots with both entrance holes 1.25 inches apart. It will be huge for many. I emailed them to see what the real deal is

 

[OSU Fisher]

Just got an email back. He confirmed they discontinued it... Reasoning is that someone in the company has made a new rule. All factory ammo loaded by them can only be loaded to the max COAL listed for that cartridge. 300wm being 3.340. I did get a little different info from broz that maybe they are changing to lapua brass and will be a different part #. Thus the change. I sure hope hes right

 

[wind gypsy]

Would be a bummer if it was just based on COAL.

 

[AirborneEScouter]

That does suck if all this is true! Unless it's just swapping brass manufacturer. Have about 35 rounds left, going to have to keep that stuff sacred

 

[Aviator]

I’ve got about 100 rounds left, maybe they would be nice and tell us what powder and primer they use...lol

 

[Aviator]

Broz says they are just changing The brass to lapua.

 

[Deplorable77]

I thought it was lapua brass already?

 

[Aviator]

Mines Norma brass

 

[Deplorable77]

You are correct, I just checked some boxes of mine from various lot numbers. All the 300wm is Norma, and all the 6.5cm is Lapua.

 

[bayoublaster7527]

I am also hoping they just change the brass. It shoots great in my rifle and I am running low.

 

[Aviator]

I wish they would just leave well enough alone!

 

[brn2hnt]

Have you tried the federal ammo as well?

 

[Aviator]

I have not