Quamby Plains top Corriedale rams destined for Victoria, NSW

The two top rams included Lot 7, bought by Ballark Farming, Ballan, via Wool Solutions, and Lot 14, bought by Nubba Investments, NSW, through AuctionsPlus.

Quamby Plains stud principal Victoria Archer, Hagley, Tas, said both rams had a combination of "outstanding wool" considering the wet year to date, and were backed up by strong EBVs and an overall sound structure.

"The sale was above our expectation," she said.

"The top end was very strong and there was value in the bottom end."

Weather conditions in Tasmania have made it challenging for some stud breeders, and Quamby Plains were no exception after an unusually wet start to spring.

"The rams presented very well for the cold, wet season we've had," Ms Archer said.

"A lot of favourable comments were said about the rams and their structure from all those in attendance."

Overall, the stud offered two fewer rams compared to last year, but its top-price jumped $200 and the average was up a healthy $283.

Wool Solutions sheep and wool specialist Andrew Calvert, who bought four rams including the first top-priced ram on behalf of Ballark Farming, said they would be joined to mixed-aged Corriedale ewes in autumn.

"We've been buying rams from Quamby Plains for six or seven years now," Mr Calvert said.

"We're trying to bring the micron down with the Ballark sheep and we're finding that the wool at Quamby Plains is superior in the Corriedale breed and they're doing a very good job."

Ballark Farming bought last year's $3400 top ram.

Among the volume buyers were two Tasmanian groups, including GS Isles & Son who bought seven Corriedale rams.

Meanwhile, JD & AJ Burbury purchased six rams.