Lead Handgun Bullets?

[Ruger 13]

I cast all of my bullets!

 

[Alk8944]

Oh WOW!

"Wait time for new orders is back up to about 16+ weeks to fill"

WOW! He must really be busy now. The last times I ordered from him I received the order in about a week!

 

[max]

SnS is also backed up.

 

[DWalt]

Most gun shows of any size usually have a few tables of cast bullet vendors. Then Missouri bullets are good. I was never much interested in casting my own. Much easier to buy them.

 

[RobertJ.]

All my lead bullets I get from Rim Rocket Bullets in Polson, Mt. They also bought out Oregon Trail a few years ago. They're just down the road about 15 miles , from me, and always have what I'm after in stock . Here is a link to their site.

Catalog

I've been a happy customer of these guy for years!

 

[rockquarry]

It depends on how much somebody shoots. If you shoot competition, I see it but if you only shot 50 rounds a month it will not be worth it.

I would guess anyone who shoots averages way more than fifty rounds on each trip to the range. Is that estimate way off?

 

[71vette]

I’ve loaded a lot of ACME and Summit City coated bullets. If you haven’t tried coated, you should. I’ve driven Summits 158 grain coated SWC’s to 1400+ fps with no leading issues (17.4” Henry 357). I’m very much a fan.

 

[DeplorabusUnum]

I cast 90% of what I shoot. When I buy, I've been very pleased with Precision Delta's 148 gr HBWC match lube bullet. Accurate and no leading. Same with their 158 gr SWC match lube.
Precision Delta 38 Cal 148gr Hollow Base Wadcutter Bullets

I've also used their 9mm 124 gr FMJ and JHP bullets, and they are high quality.

I do also recommend getting into casting your own. It's a great hobby and a nice feeling not having your ability to keep shooting subject to product availability.

 

[raljr1]

Second for Missouri Bullets, and I use a fair amount of Berry's plated bullets.

Robert

 

[StrawHat]

For years I would cast my own bullets. Then I got into PPC. I was shooting enough that I was buying pallets of 148 grain dewc from NBC in Eastlake, Ohio. Another competitor did the same.

I still cast but my shooting is no where near what it was in the 80s. Now, I might run 2 cylinders when out walking. Rifle stuff? I have two boxes of 405 WCF factory and 100 rounds of 300 grain lead reloads (loaded to 40-72 level), about 200 rounds of 50-70 but 450+ rounds of 22 Hornet. (I shoot the Hornet.). That will last me the rest of my life.

I still cast for the 45 ACP and the 38 S&W Special. Those two handguns cover my needs.

Kevin

 

[Model19man]

For years I would cast my own bullets. Then I got into PPC. I was shooting enough that I was buying pallets of 148 grain dewc from NBC in Eastlake, Ohio. Another competitor did the same.

I still cast but my shooting is no where near what it was in the 80s. Now, I might run 2 cylinders when out walking. Rifle stuff? I have two boxes of 405 WCF factory and 100 rounds of 300 grain lead reloads (loaded to 40-72 level), about 200 rounds of 50-70 but 450+ rounds of 22 Hornet. (I shoot the Hornet.). That will last me the rest of my life.

I still cast for the 45 ACP and the 38 S&W Special. Those two handguns cover my needs.

Kevin

They have a pretty bad reputation..... Ripoff Report | National Bullet Company Review - Eastlake, Ohio

 

[ejjeff]

Another vote for Summers Enterprises! Donny is a class act.

 

[scattershot]

GT bullets and Missouri bullets come to mind. T&B make a good bullet, too. For an unplated lead bullet, size makes as much difference as anything else. Be sure to order your bullets a thousandth or two over bore size.

Good luck!

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I don't know what a "dark art" is, but bullet casting can be quite rewarding if you'll take the time to learn all you can and fully understand the process before jumping in. One can make better bullets than those commercially available. These can work so well from different perspectives that you'll find no advantage to jacketed, plated, or coated bullets over conventionally cast, sized, and lubricated bullets for use in any handgun chambering.

The drawback is that the process is not instant in today's instant world. It takes time to learn and do, a luxury some of us may not have while others may have no interest in casting. In such situations, commercal cast bullets will have to do, though they may leave much to be desired.

I have been casting my bullets since 1972. I keep a never ending supply on hand. i never run out of bullets. Everything from .32 to 45/70. Have killed a lot of deer with cast bullets in handguns and rifles. I even shoot my cast bullets in my gas guns(M1 carbine/Garand/Ruger 44 deerstalker) with ZERO problems..........It's not a dark art. It means being FREE from depending on outside sources for bullets.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I'm also a big fan of Missouri Bullets and have been for many years.
The bullets are high quality, the prices are fair and they are very nice people to deal with.

I load their I load their 38/357 bullets, their 38 S&W bullets, 9mm bullets, 45 ACP & 45 Colt bullets as well as their .309" bullets in the 30-06, 30-30 bullets and bullets for the 45-70.

I recommend them without hesitation.

 

[Tex1001]

I have been casting my bullets since 1972. I keep a never ending supply on hand. i never run out of bullets.

This is the best reason there is to have the tools and knowledge
for casting.
Independence.

It's not a dark art. It means being FREE from depending on outside sources for bullets.

My reference to a "Dark art" was reference to a knowledge that
not many people want to acquire. Bullet casting, like reloading
is an art that every shooter should know, but not all do.

 

[rockquarry]

This is the best reason there is to have the tools and knowledge
for casting.
Independence.


My reference to a "Dark art" was reference to a knowledge that
not many people want to acquire. Bullet casting, like reloading
is an art that every shooter should know, but not all do.

I've been casting bullets for decades. For handguns, there is no advantage whatsoever in using a jacketed or plated bullet over the "right" cast bullet. I keep a good stock of components on hand as well. I shoot a lot; the recent shortage situation did not affect the frequency or quantity of my shooting in any way.

Without my own cast bullets and a decent supply of primers and powders, I would have been forced to cut back during the last three or four years. There are likely some good dependable commercial cast bullet producers who have been around for a while, but I'll bet there aren't many. Over the years I've noticed these businesses frequently and regularly go under.

My admiration to those that can stay in such a business for any length of time. I don't know how they do it, but to make a living their sales numbers would have to be incredible. I'd hate to depend on a bullet source that may not be around very long, especially if I found one that could make good quality bullets for sale at good prices.

I wouldn't even consider staying with this endeavor if I didn't cast my own bullets.

 

[rwsmith]

That reminds me......

I've had an order in at Missouri for a good while. Hmmmm.

Have you guys ordered any Missouri Bullets lately? What was the turn around?

 

[ddixie884]

Another vote for Rimrock Boolits. I usually buy enough to get free shipping. Seem like really good folks.

 

[StrawHat]

They have a pretty bad reputation..... Ripoff Report | National Bullet Company Review - Eastlake, Ohio

They folded up a long time ago. Always treated me fair. Original owner(s) died or sold out. New guys could not keep supplies or product coming.

Kevin