Trouble getting components !!!

bowhnter · March 23, 2002, 08:50 AM

I posted this at 1911.com also.
I went to get more bulk components yesterday. I use Excel plated bullets for my reloading in 9 mil and .45. Where I buy my stuff is a MAJOR ammunition distribution warehouse. Anyway, I asked for a box of 1k 125gr PRN bullets. At $40/box it beats $10/box of 100 Hornady's to put into a berm. I was told that their supply was getting low with no timeline on when they will be re-supplied. The Excel bullets are made in Canada. After 9/11, the good ole' Gov't is NOT allowing shipments of dangerous objects, components, parts, etc. to cross the border (yet). He called the agency responsible and was told that the trucks are ready to roll, and the paperwork was on her desk, ready to go. However, they needed authorization to allow said shipment to cross the border, (not in the forseeable future). Hell, these are only bullets, not loaded rounds! We also surmised that IMR is likely going through the same red tape.

Anyone have a similar experience? Heard anything like this in your area

Joe Portale · March 23, 2002, 10:47 PM

Hate to say this, but I never heard of Excel bullets. What usually happens to me is when I find a nice off brand bullet that I like, the company ends up going out of business. There was a cast bullet maker up in Tempe, AZ. The lead bullets were darn near perfect, and hard as hell. They never leaded up my barrels wven when I pushed a 38Super past 1200 FPS. The company kept the prices way down to compete with Meister and other bigger comapnies and could survive on the margin. Cryin' shame.

Components not being allowed into the US after 9/11? I'll believe anything when it comes to gubbermint beaurocratic stupidity.

Nanaimo Barr · March 27, 2002, 08:41 PM

had real good luck with Bear Creek Molly coated lead., and been running some of the berry's too.. not to bad at all

www.northwestloading.com is where I get my stuff (there out of Washington State, small operation, damn good service)

Chemistry · March 29, 2002, 12:20 PM

http://www.westcoastbullet.net
http://www.berrysmfg.com

Either of those companies produce fine plated bullets that are probably around what you are paying for already.

West Coast will cut you an even better deal on shipping if you order 200 lbs or more at one time. Gather your reloading friends, and put in a big order.

Salt · March 30, 2002, 06:14 PM

Why not just cast your own bullets?

March 23, 2002, 08:50 AM	#1
bowhnter Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 173	Trouble getting components !!! I posted this at 1911.com also. I went to get more bulk components yesterday. I use Excel plated bullets for my reloading in 9 mil and .45. Where I buy my stuff is a MAJOR ammunition distribution warehouse. Anyway, I asked for a box of 1k 125gr PRN bullets. At $40/box it beats $10/box of 100 Hornady's to put into a berm. I was told that their supply was getting low with no timeline on when they will be re-supplied. The Excel bullets are made in Canada. After 9/11, the good ole' Gov't is NOT allowing shipments of dangerous objects, components, parts, etc. to cross the border (yet). He called the agency responsible and was told that the trucks are ready to roll, and the paperwork was on her desk, ready to go. However, they needed authorization to allow said shipment to cross the border, (not in the forseeable future). Hell, these are only bullets, not loaded rounds! We also surmised that IMR is likely going through the same red tape. Anyone have a similar experience? Heard anything like this in your area __________________ bowhnter =========== "None but an armed nation can dispense with a standing army. To keep ours armed and disciplined is therefore at all times important, but especially so at a moment when rights the most essential to our welfare have been violated." --Thomas Jefferson -----, 1803. ME 10:365

March 23, 2002, 10:47 PM	#2
Joe Portale Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 1999 Location: Tucson, Arizona Territory Posts: 715	Hate to say this, but I never heard of Excel bullets. What usually happens to me is when I find a nice off brand bullet that I like, the company ends up going out of business. There was a cast bullet maker up in Tempe, AZ. The lead bullets were darn near perfect, and hard as hell. They never leaded up my barrels wven when I pushed a 38Super past 1200 FPS. The company kept the prices way down to compete with Meister and other bigger comapnies and could survive on the margin. Cryin' shame. Components not being allowed into the US after 9/11? I'll believe anything when it comes to gubbermint beaurocratic stupidity. __________________ Joe Portale Tucson, Arizona Territory "Even now in heaven there are angles carrying savage weapons". - St Paul

March 27, 2002, 08:41 PM	#3
Nanaimo Barr Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Location: North Idaho Posts: 1,024	had real good luck with Bear Creek Molly coated lead., and been running some of the berry's too.. not to bad at all www.northwestloading.com is where I get my stuff (there out of Washington State, small operation, damn good service) __________________ "Question that Regulation, you might be suprised to find out it's Illegal"

March 29, 2002, 12:20 PM	#4
Chemistry Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2001 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 158	http://www.westcoastbullet.net http://www.berrysmfg.com Either of those companies produce fine plated bullets that are probably around what you are paying for already. West Coast will cut you an even better deal on shipping if you order 200 lbs or more at one time. Gather your reloading friends, and put in a big order.

March 30, 2002, 06:14 PM	#5
Salt Junior member Join Date: December 26, 2001 Posts: 673	Why not just cast your own bullets?