Bulk Bullets?

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For most pistol calibers, I like mostly plated bullets. RMR and Xtreme are the two that I use the most of. But I have dabbled in Hitek coated bullets and so far the only ones I've tried were Bayou Bullets. I've had pretty good luck with those, in some cases more accurate, and usually lower standard deviations.
 
Every now and then MidwayUSA Dogtown Bullets 22 Caliber (224 Diameter) 55 Grain Hollow Point are on sale. I normally buy 1,000 at a time (2X box of 500). I forget what the sale price is but they shoot well and they are inexpensive when on sale. I looked up my past orders, they were $70.00 per thousand. Considering these are hollow point they are a real good deal.

Shop for quantities of 500 or more.

Ron
 
If you are looking at 55 gr. for 223, there are many places to buy bulk and at decent prices.

But if you are looking for, say 62 gr., it's fewer, and the prices seem to rise rapidly. And above 62 gr., bulk seem to come in 250 count.

With THR 5% discount, check out RMR. He carries 55 and 62 gr. Maybe some 75 gr. also. Some new and some pulled bullets.
 
For pistol bullets, it's hard to find a better deal than RMR, considering that the shipping is included in the price. https://rmrbullets.com/product-category/bullets-for-reloading/bullets-for-reloading-9mm-355-12/ I have also bought Berrys Bullets from Powder Valley, which are good and pretty close in price. Pistol bullets are pretty simple because plated bullets are really high quality these days, most guns are only capable of so much accuracy, and the same can be said for shooters.

For 223 bullets, there are a variety of choices depending on what your needs are. If accuracy needs are low, because distances are short or you primarily shoot off-hand, then find the best deal on 55gr FMJBT and roll with it. RMR usually has pretty good prices but occasionally get beat by a sale. If you want a little more accuracy, along with worlds better terminal performance, step up to the "store brand" offerings from Mid-south Shooters. They are repackaged Hornady, Nosler or Sierra bullets and only cost a bit more than FMJ. http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.c...H/Dept/reloading/rifle-bullets/-point-224-dia

Wideners is also known for running really good sales, so keep an eye on their website. https://www.wideners.com/reloading-supplies/bullets/rifle-bullets/223-bullets
 
I have bought Missouri before http://missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=117&category=5&secondary=8&keywords= and they tend to be a few bucks less than RMR. Both are good sources.

Graf & Sons and Midway has a good selection but higher cost. I buy parts from them typically.

I was curious how many of you typically use lead in your semi's?

I was about to buy a bunch of reloading fodder for my 9mm and .357, but have stuck with jacketed bullets for this so far due to concerns over leading.

From research it seems that most do not have an issue with it though.

That true?

Lead would keep my cost down a bit.
 
Harleytoo said:
Also, what's up with the coated bullets now??? :confused:
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Coated bullets have become the latest and greatest. About 25 or so years ago it was Moly (Molybdenum Disulfide) coated bullets. Coated lead bullets have their merits and good points, for example you can get more velocity that uncoated lead bullets.

For the most part and speaking only for myself I shoot very little lead and shoot mostly jacketed bullets. I did load some coated wadcutters last week and have yet to shoot them.

Ron
 
For my wheel guns I always used cast bullets for the most part. Except for the magnums. Just felt like they might lead up the barrel.

Now, it seems that with cost being as high as they are it is time to revisit the issue as I get back into reloading.

I always preferred SWC's in my 357's.
 
RMR (plated) or Delta Precision (FMJ if buying 2,000 big price break) for pistol and Monmouth Brass for 223 (hornady 55gr FMJ)
 
Bulk bullet buys from...

Plated bullets from Berry.
Cast bullets from Missouri.

I usually buy large quantities at a time.

I've used other brands and styles and they work well but once I find a bullet I like, I stick with it.

For rifle bullets, I have my favorites, generally from one or another major manufacturer. I watch for sales and get large quantities at a time.
 
I don't see the allure of coated bullets when they cost almost the same as plated. I shoot lots of them, but I cast and coat them myself.
 
whats the difference with a plated and fmj bullet?

never heard of plated bullets. things are about to get really interesting cause I'm now a member of a gun club 5 min from home. looks like I need to make some purchases.
 
ohihunter2014 said:
whats the difference with a plated and fmj bullet?

never heard of plated bullets. things are about to get really interesting cause I'm now a member of a gun club 5 min from home. looks like I need to make some purchases.
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The cost!

A plated bullet is a thin plating, usually copper plating over a lead bullet or electro plating over a swaged lead core. A jacketed bullet is a metal cup, such as copper, swaged around a lead core. The result is the plated bullet has the thinner jacket and cost less. They are popular for light plinking and target practice.

There are also coated bullets where coatings are applied to bullets, usually baked on.

One problem you will run into is sometimes different manufacturers use different terms / names to describe the same thing. Then there is confusion using the term FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) and TMJ (Total Metal Jacket) for example. Google is your friend. :)

Ron
 
I've been happy with Acme bullets if you dont mind the red lipstick color. With the 10% discount code they come out less than MBC. They also have 2000 and 2500 packs once you decide on a specific bullet, also 100 pack to test them before buying in quanity.
 
For any quantity under 2000 the Local Sportsman's Warehouse has the best bullet prices when you factor in shipping. Luckily they have a good selection. I have purchased several different modles of Barry's bullets from them.

For brass I recently purchased 9mm and .45acp cases from OnceFiredBrass.com. I was attracted by their prices and impressed with what I received. The brass was pretty clean with a touch of carbon residue for less than others charge for dirty brass. What impressed me the most was being able to purchase 2000 all Federal .45acp (pretty clean) brass for that same price as others charge for dirty mixed head stamps mixed large and small primer. Not having to worry about jamming my press with a small primer .45 is great! (I have only loaded about 100 test rounds so far).
 
I like RMR. (Rocky Mountain Reloading)
My favorite 9mm practice bullet is their 9mm 124gr FN.
I also like the 125 gr Missouri bullet company coated cones, but have pretty switched to plated. (I have lead issues, indoor range ....long story)
Both RMR and MBC offer THR members a 5% discount with the code.
(see BDSs PIF thread here for the codes)
Both are great companies to do business with.

RMRs .223 FMJs are good for plinking and sometimes they have good deals on pulled .223 bullets. (I picked up some Federal Fusions that shoot well)

Midway Dogtowns (.223/5.56) shoot well when you can get them on sale.

PM me and I will be happy to PIF you some samples of the RMR bullets that I have on hand.
 
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