Lead Bullets (Where to buy)

[Rube Burrows]

Kind of looking to see who might offer up the best prices on lead bullets. I have always used S&S Bullets but I am getting low on both .45 and .38 bullets and will need to order some new ones soon.

 

Who are you all using? I have not had to buy any in a while so I am not sure about the current prices.

 

I use 200g RNFP and 158g RNFP 

 

 

And on a side note, what grain bullets are yall using for the matches in each caliber?

 

Thanks Pards,

Rube

[Captain Bill Burt]

I use Outlaw Bullets.  Good prices, great guy to do business with.

 

https://outlawbullets.com/

[Rube Burrows]

13 minutes ago, Captain Bill Burt said:

I use Outlaw Bullets.  Good prices, great guy to do business with.

 

https://outlawbullets.com/

Thanks. I will check them out.

[Cliff Hanger #3720LR]

Ask those at your local range.

They will know the best prices and the closest for the least shipping cost or know of a seller close enough to avoid shipping cost.

CH

[Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971]

Shipping costs are a significant part of the cost of cast bullets.  Some casters deliver to major matches for free.  If you cannot find one, look for one that ships in USPS flat rate boxes.  These boxes can weight up to 70-lbs and hold plenty of bullets.  I have bought bullets from Bang and Clang, Missouri Bullets, Chey Cast, S&S, Desperado, Colorado Cast and Badman.   All their bullets worked fine for CAS main match work.

 

BTW, if buying uncoated, lubed bullets best to order before it gets too warm or the lube can melt off bullets left outside.  The new, plastic-coated bullets don't have this problem.

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

 

I really like Badman Bullets.  I like 165Gr RNFP bullets in my 45s and 125Gr TC in 38/357.

 

Almost forgot, I use 200Gr RNFP in 45 Schofield cases for Rifle.

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

His moly coat is all we have ever used in this game.

Keeps the bbl and loading dies clean.

Best to call, as he's a one man shop.

https://www.bearcreeksupplybullets.com/

 

He ships USPS Flat Rate......

 

OLG

[Marshal Hangtree]

1 hour ago, Captain Bill Burt said:

I use Outlaw Bullets.  Good prices, great guy to do business with.

 

https://outlawbullets.com/

 

 ^ Ditto.  Can't beat Waimea for good bullets.

[Silver Creek Jack]

Chey Cast bullets, love the coated bullets, and free shipping for orders of 2000 bullets!   SCJ

[Marshal Hangtree]

PM sent, Rube.

[Sedalia Dave]

2 hours ago, Captain Bill Burt said:

I use Outlaw Bullets.  Good prices, great guy to do business with.

 

https://outlawbullets.com/

 

+10

[Matthew McCrae]

Missouri Bullets has always been good to me. 

[Your Nemesis]

Chey-cast in Cheyenne WY free shipping on orders over 2000 bullets.  Also I shoot 105 gr in rifle and pistol 

[Stony Lane]

Try K and T.

https://www.kandtguns.com/

[Slow Mo Dern]

Hi Rube,

 

     I like Bullets by Scarlett.  

 

Cowboy Action bullets are her thing and she is a shooter.  I like her.

 

I hope this helps.  

 

All the best,  

Mo

[Rube Burrows]

Thanks for all of the great info and suggestions pards. 

[Assassin]

CheyCast

[Russ The Red]

1 hour ago, Rube Burrows said:

Thanks for all of the great info and suggestions pards. 

Rube,

 

Cheycast out of Otto, WY has real quality hard cast, lead coated bullets. I see that Assassin recommended them and he knows the reloading ins-and-outs really well. I got a free box of bullets at one of the Border Vigilantes matches last year and have been using them ever since. (https://bordervigilantes.com) I am currently using .38 Special in their 125 grain coated bullet with 4 grains of Trail Boss and they are as smooth as "Hell on Wheels." Some gunsmiths on the lever-actions tune-up recommend an OAL on the reloads and you need to make sure you can achieve that minimum OAL with the bullets you purchase. Orders of 2,000 bullets are generally shipped at no cost.

[Yul Lose]

For many years Bearcreek were my bullets of choice because a pard up in Norco was a dealer for them. Back in 2008 when the economy took a dive he wanted a walnut gun cart and I wanted some 200 grain .45 bullets so we did the trade. He got a custom built gun cart and I got  Bearcreek bullets, lots and lots of them. I sold some and traded some away but it took me about 8 years to use them all so when I had to make a recent bullet purchase I went with  CheyCast. My pard in Norco doesn’t sell bullets anymore and the bullets that I got from CheyCast load and shoot nicely.

[Lawman Mays]

12 hours ago, Son of the Midnight Star said:

Missouri Bullets has always been good to me.

Same for me. "Hardness Optimized".

[Badlands Bob #61228]

Outlaw Bullets are the ones I use for general cowboy shooting.  Waimea is a good fella to do business with and he makes a good bullet at the best price I've found.  And I'm known for being cheap.

 

I use the coated Red River Bullets for my Wild Bunch ammo.  They feed better in my 1911.  Mustang Dave will take care of you.

 

Bullets by Scarlett also makes good bullets and each purchase comes with a hug.  I don't think Mustang Dave or Waimea are offering hugs with a bullet purchase.

[Hoss Shoer]

I've used Summer Enterprises bullets for years now, lowest prices, great bullets and service.

[Tequila Shooter]

If you're looking for coated bullets and don't mind driving into NOLA you can get Bayou Bullets and save the shipping.  UPDATE:  BAYOU BULLETS HAS FREE SHIPPING FOR ANY ORDER OVER $200.  http://www.bayoubullets.net   If you're planning on going to a state match look to see who the vendors are most will put together an order and bring it so you can pick it up.  I did that last weekend in FL and saved a bunch of shipping on 5K bullets, btw bought them from Scarlett.  She packages them in wooden boxes so you don't have to worry about cardboard breaking.

[Waimea]

1 hour ago, Badlands Bob #61228 said:

Outlaw Bullets are the ones I use for general cowboy shooting.  Waimea is a good fella to do business with and he makes a good bullet at the best price I've found.  And I'm known for being cheap.

 

I use the coated Red River Bullets for my Wild Bunch ammo.  They feed better in my 1911.  Mustang Dave will take care of you.

 

Bullets by Scarlett also makes good bullets and each purchase comes with a hug.  I don't think Mustang Dave or Waimea are offering hugs with a bullet purchase.

 

Badlands, you just bought yourself a BIG MANLY HUG with your next purchase!

 

[Juan Solo]

For coated I've had good luck with a variety of vendors. I usually order in bulk and reload multiple calibers so I usually check out a variety to see who is giving me the best total deal. Ones i've used before are:
Cimarron Bullets http://www.cimarronbullets.com

SNS Casting http://www.snscasting.com/

Gallant Bullets (Free shipping on orders of 1K bullets) http://gallantbullets.com

Missouri Bullets(Use Code SASS for 5% Off) http://missouribullet.com

 

[Abe E.S. Corpus SASS #87667]

There are lots of bullet vendors.  I choose to buy from those who support the sport by sponsoring matches, taking the time, effort and expense to be a vendor at matches.  As an added plus, those folks tend to carry the type of bullets, powder, etc. that works well for our sport.  I’ve seen three or so of those vendors named in this thread.

[Cibola Al]

18 hours ago, Captain Bill Burt said:

I use Outlaw Bullets.  Good prices, great guy to do business with.

 

https://outlawbullets.com/

 

I've been using Outlaw bullets, seems like the best price going. I placed an order once while Waimea was on vacation, there was ample warning on the website, and I was in no hurry. My order got lost in the shuffle. Again, no big deal, I wasn't in a hurry and told him so. Imagine my surprise when he threw in 500 free bullets to make up for the inconvenience. Class move if you ask me. 

[Marshal Hangtree]

57 minutes ago, Waimea said:

 

Badlands, you just bought yourself a BIG MANLY HUG with your next purchase!

 

 

You ain't plannin' on huggin' me next time are you?  Where's my stick?

[Tyrel Cody]

17 minutes ago, Marshal Hangtree said:

 

You ain't plannin' on huggin' me next time are you?  Where's my stick?

 

Just embrace it, cause it's gonna happen. 

He's not too handsy unless you want him to be 

[Marshal Hangtree]

25 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said:

 

Just embrace it, cause it's gonna happen. 

He's not too handsy unless you want him to be 

Shudder the thought.

[Badlands Bob #61228]

3 hours ago, Waimea said:

 

Badlands, you just bought yourself a BIG MANLY HUG with your next purchase!

 

OK, but I want my "Manly Hug" on Wednesday.  You guys in the tent get pretty gamey by Sunday.

[Abe E.S. Corpus SASS #87667]

One of Skeeter Skelton’s stories described a manly “abrazo” between friends.  Based on that precedent I would be OK with a hug from another gentleman.

 

Just don’t be smelling my hair.

[Marshal Hangtree]

1 hour ago, Abe E.S. Corpus SASS #87667 said:

One of Skeeter Skelton’s stories described a manly “abrazo” between friends.  Based on that precedent I would be OK with a hug from another gentleman.

 

Just don’t be smelling my hair.

So keep Joe Biden away from you, huh?

[Rube Burrows]

Thanks again for all the great info and links. I have placed an order. I have saved all the links for future reference also. 

[Boomstick Bruce]

On 4/16/2019 at 5:28 PM, Captain Bill Burt said:

I use Outlaw Bullets.  Good prices, great guy to do business with.

 

https://outlawbullets.com/

Yup... That's where I get mine