Stealthshooter wrote:Hey guys. I'm dead set on trying Norma 200 for my 450 loads but I'm having a heck of a time finding any locally. Graff's has it in stock but I'm not wanting to spend $50 for them to ship me one pound and I'm also not wanting to buy eight pounds of it just in case it doesn't do what I'm wanting it to. Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
Thanks
Kris
Kris,
This is the very problem of the off-shore powders, bullet, and reloading components in general, they cost too much, are hard to get, and usually, there are domestic components that are the equal or better. Even if N200 gives you an edge, the critters won't know the difference, in most scenarios and with shipping, it'll be 2x,3x,4x, $$$, or more to get it to your door.
Don't get me wrong, we are Americans, and don't care what others might like, we like what we want, if for no other reason than just because. But for other new guys, let's do a little comparative exercise.
What is the load you are looking at, using the n200 and what are it's attributes (speed, energy, bullet weight, accuracy, knock-down-ability, all of the above, or ??) that is most attractive to you, be specific (what bullet and expected speeds. I forget, what barrel length did you get?), and we'll do this as an instructive eye opener..
..t