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lordmorgul
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Factory seconds can be for several reasons, size included.
I have several batches from MidwayUSA of factory second 70gr and 55gr monolithic copper alloy projectiles (which happen to be Hornady GMX at much lower price) and they have good dimensions, slight discoloration.
Andrew - Lancaster, CA
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I have several batches from MidwayUSA of factory second 70gr and 55gr monolithic copper alloy projectiles (which happen to be Hornady GMX at much lower price) and they have good dimensions, slight discoloration.
Andrew - Lancaster, CA
NRA Life Member, CRPA member, Calguns.net contributor, CGF / SAF / FPC / CCRKBA / GOA / NAGR / NRA-ILA contributor, USCCA member - Support your defenders!
From Midway's listing for Factory Second Match Bullets 264 Caliber, 6.5mm (264 Diameter) 140 Grain Tipped Boat Tail Box of 100 (Bulk Packaged). https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020523393?pid=392441
Blemished Bullet Reloading Tip: Since these bullets do have slight blemishes it is always better to check bullets for defects in diameter before loading
FrankenMauser
New member
Check your calipers and technique, as well.
"Blemished Bullet Reloading Tip: Since these bullets do have slight blemishes it is always better to check bullets for defects in diameter before loading"
I think that is a risk of violation of implied warranty to expect the purchaser to be responsible for defects that are not routinely expected to be present. If nothing else, it violates the trust the seller hopes will maintain his continued existence.
I think that is a risk of violation of implied warranty to expect the purchaser to be responsible for defects that are not routinely expected to be present. If nothing else, it violates the trust the seller hopes will maintain his continued existence.
I didn't take it to mean the purchaser is responsible for anything. Just a reminder that they are blems, use with caution. I don't think it precludes returning them, but that's between Midway and cptjack."Blemished Bullet Reloading Tip: Since these bullets do have slight blemishes it is always better to check bullets for defects in diameter before loading"
I think that is a risk of violation of implied warranty to expect the purchaser to be responsible for defects that are not routinely expected to be present. If nothing else, it violates the trust the seller hopes will maintain his continued existence.
Aguila Blanca
Staff
Semantics -- or false inaccurate advertising.
"Blemish" refers to an appearance defect that doesn't affect the performance of the product, only its appearance.
"Second" means there's something wrong that may (or may not) affect performance of the product.
To my pedantic dinosaur brain, a bullet that measures several thousandths less (or more) in a critical dimension than the product is supposed to measure is not a "blem" and should not be advertised/sold as a "blem." It's a defective product, and should be sold as such -- preferably with full disclosure that they are .004" smaller than they are supposed to be.
"Blemish" refers to an appearance defect that doesn't affect the performance of the product, only its appearance.
"Second" means there's something wrong that may (or may not) affect performance of the product.
To my pedantic dinosaur brain, a bullet that measures several thousandths less (or more) in a critical dimension than the product is supposed to measure is not a "blem" and should not be advertised/sold as a "blem." It's a defective product, and should be sold as such -- preferably with full disclosure that they are .004" smaller than they are supposed to be.