Lead Bullets Most popular weights and calibers

[Oncefiredbrass.net]

I am trying to get a log of the most popular calibers and popular weights in those calibers. We are currently selecting out calibers and weights that we will be selling. All casts will be made with Magma Equipment and Molds. Also would like your opinions on Lube color from Magma. Blue or Red
Prices will be 10-20 dollars cheaper than everyone else.
Estimate 9mm 125rn would be 42.00 per 1k Thanks In Advance for your input.

9mm
115 rn
125 rn

.40/10mm
175 swc
180 tc
170 swc

.45acp
200 swc
230 rn

.38/.357
148 swc
158 swc
158 rnfp

 

[The Wiry Irishman]

I'd love to see some reasonably priced 240grain Keith style SWCs for .44.

 

[Oncefiredbrass.net]

Lead Cast

I will look into that mold. We plan on starting with the most popular calibers. All lead will be Brillness level of 16-18 hardness.

 

[rcmodel]

Might want to look at something like a .38/.357 125 - 130 RN-FP for the Cowboy Action guys.

Also Keith-style SWC's in .357, .44, and .45 Colt.

rc

 

[PotatoJudge]

For me, since velocities are kept lower on cast loads my main use of lead is cheap or heavy for caliber loads. I'd love a source of 180-200 grain .358 and 300-350 grain .454. Cast rifle loads are becoming more popular, so 180-200 grain .309 would probably sell well.

 

[Officers'Wife]

Can't help you, the only casting we do is for the black powder double rifle that is 75 caliber.

 

[308sc]

I would start out with

125 GR 9mm
200 GR SWC .45
and .38/.357 SWC

the prices sound good let us know when production starts

 

[Deanimator]

You left off:

.38 148gr. DEWC
9mm 147gr. TC or RN

 

[sigman69]

200gr swc
230gr rn are the most popular that I shoot

 

[edSky]

You left off 9mm 147gr FN

great for target shooting

 

[71Commander]

.38/.357 158 swc

 

[ojibweindian]

You left off 9mm 147gr FN

great for target shooting

I second that.

 

[Justin]

I'm not a fan of lead bullets for a 9mm.

In .45 ACP, my preferences would be for a 180 gr or 200 gr semi wad cutter for bullseye competition loads and plinking.

 

[CoRoMo]

Everything except anything in .40

 

[kludge]

Might want to look at something like a .38/.357 125 - 130 RN-FP for the Cowboy Action guys.

Also Keith-style SWC's in .357, .44, and .45 Colt.

rc

agreed.

.45 SWC, 255gr
.45 SWCHP 225gr
(.45 Colt)

 

[Oncefiredbrass.net]

Lead Cast

Thanks for all the replys Keep em coming. I already planned for the 9mm 147fp. I will definetly look into the cowboy loads. As for pricing. Let me know if you can find cheaper. We are looking to be cheaper than every other online lead casting store. If you see something cheaper than this please advise. We will not skimp on quality either. Thanks

57.00 -59.00for 1k .45 230 rn
50.00 -52.00 for 1k .40 175swc

 

[The Wiry Irishman]

57.00 -59.00for 1k .45 230 rn

If this turns out to be your real pricing, you'll have my business.

 

[Oncefiredbrass.net]

lead

I am pretty sure this will be the pricing. So I guess I will have your business. Thanks Keep the poll going.

 

[tasco 74]

i checked the 158 gr swc altho mine are all home cast from a good old lyman mould that casts 150 gr swcs.... lots of times i use 158 gr load data to reload with..........

 

[Gunfighter123]

I also cast and sell --- my bestsellers are;

.32Long/Mag ---- 95gr. RN
38/357/9mm ----- 125gr RN
.40/10mm --- 180gr RN
45acp --- 230 RN and 175 SWC
45LC --- 200gr RN
The Cowboy shooters NEED a round nose for the tube fed lever rifles.

The IPSC guys buy up the .40 180RN buy the ton !!!!

EDIT --- lube color --- BLUE as that is what the Big Guys mostly sell -- had a very few buyers freak out over Red lube -- don't make no difference but the Customer Is Always Right !!!!!!!!!!

 

[Hanzerik]

I shoot a lot of .45ACP 200gr SWC exclusively for practice, so I voted for that one.

 

[Floppy_D]

Anything SWC.

 

[Tom S.]

I voted 9mm 115rn - ONLY because the 115 SWC wasn't listed.

Need to add 38/357 wadcutters too.

 

[Oncefiredbrass.net]

Prices

Thanks For the replys.. What do you think of the prices. I will probably stick to the blue lube as everyone says thats the best..

 

[Oncefiredbrass.net]

180rn

Gunfighter123 what mold are you using for the 180rn.