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Old 10-14-2017, 12:23 PM
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Looking to purchase .44 special .240-250 grain cast bullets.
Recommendations ?

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Old 10-14-2017, 12:39 PM
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I have had very good results from Magnus 701 style. It shoots very well at least to 50 yards in my 629. The 709 style looks interesting. Terry is a very good guy. http://saas.shopsite.com/magnusbullets/store/page7.html
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Old 10-14-2017, 12:43 PM
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These folks have treated me right and provide an excellent product.
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Default 44 S&W Special Lead Cast Bullets

Oregon Trail Laser Cast Lead Bullets have
free shipping NOW.

Currently I have been using their 240gr RN FP
.431 dia. I also use their 240gr SWC .431 dia.

I had been getting them from Cabela's, but
buying them direct from Oregon is more
reasonable priced now.

I ran out of the RN FP and will be putting in an
order.

Best of luck in your endeavor.
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Do you "Google"?? Simply type "cast bullet makers" in the search field of your browser and you will get more results than you ever imagined there are. For the most part they all use automatic casting equipment from the same two manufacturers, so essentially they all sell the same product! The only real difference is bullet lube color, cost, shipping cost, and sizing options, if any.
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Depends on what you want to pay. Magnus is excellent, but priced commensurately. Missouri Bullet Company does a nice job for the price. Summers Enterprises is incredibly cheap.
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I like Bayou bullets their coated bullets work well for me, I have not tried the size you are interested in though.
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Dardas Bullets in Michigan on quality cast.
I have had great results from Missouri coated bullets
Just make sure to check, some manufacturers offer 400ct instead of 500ct when you price shop
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Double Cavity Mold TL430-240-SWC by Lee
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I have been using these coated bullets and they really leave the barrel clean.

Coated Bullets - .44 Mag - snscasting
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These folks have treated me right and provide an excellent product.
I concur. Very good bullets. I wait until they have a no shipping promotion
and then buy. I've shot 4000 of their .40 180 gr TC bullets out of the Shields
this year. Right now they are doing the no ship fee for orders of 100.00 or
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I haven't gotten them yet, but I bought 1000 of these last night.

Summers Enterprises .44

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Just make sure to check, some manufacturers offer 400ct instead of 500ct when you price shop
Karl
I actually have a spreadsheet for that. You input:

-Grain-weight of the bullet
-Quantity in a box
-Price per box
-Discount %
-Flat-rate shipping price
-Number of boxes you plan on ordering

And it spits out:

-Price per 500 and per-bullet, including shipping, assuming a perfect 65-pound order
-Price per 500 and per-bullet, including shipping, for the number of items you plan on ordering
-Price per 500 before shipping
-Total weight of the box, to assist in filling the flat-rate box

It makes it simple to compare vendors, and see how much buying a more expensive or cheaper bullet would cost.

If anyone cares, I can share it out.
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I actually have a spreadsheet for that. You input:

-Grain-weight of the bullet
-Quantity in a box
-Price per box
-Discount %
-Flat-rate shipping price
-Number of boxes you plan on ordering

And it spits out:

-Price per 500 and per-bullet, including shipping, assuming a perfect 65-pound order
-Price per 500 and per-bullet, including shipping, for the number of items you plan on ordering
-Price per 500 before shipping
-Total weight of the box, to assist in filling the flat-rate box

It makes it simple to compare vendors, and see how much buying a more expensive or cheaper bullet would cost.

If anyone cares, I can share it out.
I'd like a copy please

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I'll second the Summers Enterprises bullets. You can get 2000 of them in one flat rate box for $14 shipping. Total cost for 2000 of them delivered is $154 - 7.7 cents each. Pretty hard to beat.
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I am enjoying looking at all the websites,,
I just recently used up the last of the locally purchased 44 bullets I purchased over a decade ago,,

Now,, I gotta brace myself for these higher pricing,,,

My hoarding really paid off,, but, all good things come to an end,,,

If I was smart,, I would "mine" my backstop dirt pile,, and cast my own,,,
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MasterCast bullet company, 724 336 6565
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Do you "Google"?? Simply type "cast bullet makers" in the search field of your browser and you will get more results than you ever imagined there are. For the most part they all use automatic casting equipment from the same two manufacturers, so essentially they all sell the same product! The only real difference is bullet lube color, cost, shipping cost, and sizing options, if any.
Google is ok, but I think the OP was looking for personal experience with different brands of cast bullets. Although the machinery to make cast bullets, may be the same, there is sometimes a difference in quality, especially when it comes to what kind of metal alloy is used. Cheapest isn't always best.
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I've had good luck with this company, they don't offer coated bullets and the casting is 2-2-96 which is not a hard cast and can't be pushed to hard. The 250gr Keith style has preformed well in both my .44 spl.

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I had good luck with SnS bullets and Missouri bullets.
Both in cast and their coated bullets. Recently I've been using mostly coated bullets and really like them.
I have also recently used some GT hollow point bullets that andy52 posted about a few weeks ago..
They seem to be a bit soft. But loaded at about 825 -850 fps for a 38 spl. or 45 acp revolver open up quite nicely.
Missouri bullets use to have a rusty colored coating. I always told folks, they were cast bullets that were so old they had rusted.
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The fasted I've pushed the GT bullets is about 900 fps with only minimal leading. As old&slow said the expansion is impressive.
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The fasted I've pushed the GT bullets is about 900 fps with only minimal leading. As old&slow said the expansion is impressive.
andy52, FYI
my results for the 225 gr. were almost exactly the same as your results. @ 834 fps. average from a 3" m25. Thru 2 gallon milk jugs full of water, stopped in the 3rd jug, expanded to .830 dia.

The 145 gr 38 spl. @ 831 fps from a 2" m60, thru 3 jugs , stopped in the 4th, expanded to .530.

Sorry for the bit of a thread highjack.

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I buy 2000 240gr .430" hard cast bullets at a time from Summers Enterprises @ $35/500 plus $14 shipping in medium flat rate box.

Welcome to Summers Enterprises, LLC, makers of fine hard cast lead bullets.
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I buy 2000 240gr .430" hard cast bullets at a time from Summers Enterprises @ $35/500 plus $14 shipping in medium flat rate box.

Welcome to Summers Enterprises, LLC, makers of fine hard cast lead bullets.
Yup me too - see post 15 above
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andy52, FYI
my results for the 225 gr. were almost exactly the same as your results. @ 834 fps. average from a 3" m25. Thru 2 gallon milk jugs full of water, stopped in the 3rd jug, expanded to .830 dia.

The 145 gr 38 spl. @ 831 fps from a 2" m60, thru 3 jugs , stopped in the 4th, expanded to .530.

Sorry for the bit of a thread highjack.
The OP wanted to know about cast bullets your description of the terminal ballistics isn't a highjack just good info.
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Another vote for Summers Enterprises. Donny makes a good bullet and he ships out that same day he gets the order.
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As a follow up, I got my bullets from Summers quickly and they are exactly what I ordered.

Summers seems very tough to beat at that price!
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ACME Bullets in 240gr lubed cast SWC are good shooters in my 629-3 .
They are sized to .430". They also have a great selection of cast and coated bullets and from time to time offer free shipping.
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