Lead Handgun Bullets?

[Grayfox]

For the last 30 years or so, I've been getting my lead handgun bullets from a small fairly local company. Excellent stuff and I was quite satisfied. Well, he's decided to retire. So now I need a new source.
There's lots of companies out there, I just thought I'd ask to see what the members here like.
I load everything from .32 S&W up to .45 Colt. While this will be primarily range ammo, I do want the lead hard enough to not cause leading issues when driven to near magnum velocities.
Also take into consideration cost and shipping.
Recommendations?

 

[reddogs]

I have been happy with zero in cullman alabama through roze distibution They have samples usually availible.

 

[Alk8944]

Take a look at GT Bullets. Excellent products and a broad variety of hollow-point designs that most do not offer. Here is the link: GT Bullets!, Fine Hand Cast Lead Bullets

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

Now just might be a good time to take up bullet casting. Lee makes everything you can use. Lyman & RCBS make everything also, but it is more durable and more expensive. ALL three companies are at most gun stores, Midway and others and customer direct at MSRP.

Ivan

 

[imakmst]

Take a look at GT Bullets. Excellent products and a broad variety of hollow-point designs that most do not offer. Here is the link: GT Bullets!, Fine Hand Cast Lead Bullets

oh wow!

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

 

[elpac3]

I have had really good results with Bayou Bullets. HyTek coated, never had a leading problem.

For tother cast lead bullets I have used Rim Rock or Western

 

[Tex1001]

Now just might be a good time to take up bullet casting.

Ivan

It seems that this is becoming one of the "Dark Arts".
Kind of like spelling and punctuation.

 

[rwsmith]

I like Missouri Bullets....

I usually get the coated but I believe they have plain lead also. I think I used some Xtreme bullets a long time ago that were good.

Has anybody used Rim Rock?

 

[rockquarry]

It seems that this is becoming one of the "Dark Arts".
Kind of like spelling and punctuation.

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.

 

[glenwolde]

I use coated from SNS Casting, Acme Bullets, or Brazos Bullet Company. Brazos is cheap and sells by weight. Not the prettiest but they shoot well. Acme makes fantastic bullets and packages them in cool wooden boxes. Acme is also the most expensive. SNS is in between. They all shoot good. Brazos quit making .41's so I'm mad at them.

 

[STORMINORMAN]

Xtreme's hard cast lines and the Missouri Bullet Company's coated bullets have worked for me in 9mm, 40 S&W, 38 Special, 357 Magnum, the 44s & the 45s...

Cheers!

 

[Roofuss]

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

 

[bwxmas]

Hi-Tek .45 – Summers Enterprises

 

[smithra_66]

Now just might be a good time to take up bullet casting. Lee makes everything you can use. Lyman & RCBS make everything also, but it is more durable and more expensive. ALL three companies are at most gun stores, Midway and others and customer direct at MSRP.

Ivan

I concur. I waited WAAAAY too long to get into casting. It's excellent and really helps to cut costs and get exactly what I want.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Hard Cast Lead Bullets

 

[tlawler]

I’ve gotten several orders from Moyers Cast Bullets. I like them because they will sell them “as cast” at a discount for powder coating.

MOYERS CAST BULLETS

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Now just might be a good time to take up bullet casting. Lee makes everything you can use. Lyman & RCBS make everything also, but it is more durable and more expensive. ALL three companies are at most gun stores, Midway and others and customer direct at MSRP.

Ivan

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.

 

[Skyhunter]

Check mattsbullets.com
He's located in north central Arkansas. I've ordered from him several times (when I was too lazy or busy to cast my own) and been very pleased with his bullets. Also, he casts bullets that you won't find elsewhere.

WYT-P
Skyhunter

 

[TheTinMan]

Xtreme's hard cast lines and the Missouri Bullet Company's coated bullets have worked for me in 9mm, 40 S&W, 38 Special, 357 Magnum, the 44s & the 45s...

Cheers!

Missouri Bullet Company products have worked well for me too, but I’ve only tried 45 Colt. I also load 38 Special and 45 ACP with lead but am still working off of old Penn production. For 9mm Luger I prefer plated bullets and there isn’t much cost difference.

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

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 stand by NOW IS THE TIME. It is an easy area to control "Supply Issues" in both manufacturing and shipping!

Ivan

 

[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