West Coast Bullet having sale

Guy B. Meredith · July 30, 2001, 05:48 PM

I just bought my usual 1000 West Coast Bullets 158 gr. .38 cal copper plated RN. Usually I pay $53 with shipping included, but they are selling for $35 /1000 and then--for me--$9 shipping. They are trying to encourage group purchases and I guess this is a price preview to get us thinking.

I have no financial stake in WCB, but have had excellent service from them, great performance from their bullets and know you all are as happy as I to save some cash, so am glad to pass on the word.

Bill Daniel · July 30, 2001, 07:44 PM

Thanks Guy !!!

Bill Daniel
Life Member NRA

Archie · July 30, 2001, 08:45 PM

Is this a mail order proposition?

If so, could you post the address? I rather like WC's plated bullets in several incarnations.

Guy B. Meredith · July 30, 2001, 10:38 PM

No, not mail order. Just give them a call and check on the dates of the sale and particulars. I stumbled on it when I last ordered.

1-800-482-2103

branrot · July 31, 2001, 08:29 AM

I stumbled on it too. I was going to order 1000, but went for 2000 with those prices. They're trying to get people to order over 200 pounds at a time. Shipping for 2000 rounds of 9mm was 24 bucks, while shipping for 11000 was 72. Cuts shipping in half.

branrot · July 31, 2001, 09:00 AM

I got my order in about 5 minutes after posting my last post. Just wanted you all to know that everything came exactly as described. I'll add that I am new to reloading, and not only did they send me a catalog and some free bullet samples (I told them I was interested in 9mm, .40, .45 and .357; they sent me 20 of each without even asking), but Red answered was happy to answer all my questions regarding bullets and shipping very patiently. Now, if my Dillon 650 comes in today, I'll be ready to go!

Fred · July 31, 2001, 10:34 AM

Have dealt with West Coast for a number of years. Good people, good bullets, and good prices, especially when on sale. Usually order in bulk to save on the shipping.

Gary H · July 31, 2001, 01:59 PM

Do you just use data for FMJ of the same weight?

Fred · July 31, 2001, 03:28 PM

Gary,

Since I typically load light to moderate target loads, that's what I do. Some folks say they use the same loads for lead. All I can say is using the same as jacketed works for me!

Waterdog · August 1, 2001, 10:59 PM

Midway has Magtech 158JHP for 39.99 plus shipping.
Look in web specials.

Waterdog

tonyz · August 2, 2001, 09:35 PM

I too use West Coast Bullets and have had very good luck with there bullets and the sales team, well Red.

Gary as to your Question about load data. WC Bullets are plated with about .010 of copper plated bullets are about .014 so you can load them more to FMJ data. Most plated bullets only have .003 to .006 of plating these I would use lead loading data.

Anyone in the Vancouver, Wa area, want to go in on an order? I usually order 2500 rounds at a time but could save some big bucks with a large order. and spliting the shipping cost.

Tony

jtduncan · August 7, 2001, 11:43 PM

According to Hodgdon's, with copper plated bullets treat them like lead. Use lead data.

But I've also heard to add 1 or 2/10ths of a grain onto the lead data. And many people just use the starting load data for FMJ.

It can be developed by just picking the most accurate charge within the specs.

Gary H · August 21, 2001, 04:03 PM

Haven't been able to reach them.

**Bud Helms** · August 22, 2001, 06:46 PM

I believe they are in the process of moving. The phones shouldn't be down long. I got a box of requested samples, but haven't even opened them yet.

444 · August 22, 2001, 07:16 PM

Where is West Coast Bullet located ?

fscroggs · August 22, 2001, 07:55 PM

For What it's worth

http://www.westcoastbullet.net/

July 30, 2001, 05:48 PM	#1
Guy B. Meredith Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 1999 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 1,581	West Coast Bullet having sale I just bought my usual 1000 West Coast Bullets 158 gr. .38 cal copper plated RN. Usually I pay $53 with shipping included, but they are selling for $35 /1000 and then--for me--$9 shipping. They are trying to encourage group purchases and I guess this is a price preview to get us thinking. I have no financial stake in WCB, but have had excellent service from them, great performance from their bullets and know you all are as happy as I to save some cash, so am glad to pass on the word.

July 30, 2001, 07:44 PM	#2
Bill Daniel Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2000 Location: Bowling Green, KY. Posts: 518	Thanks Guy !!! Bill Daniel Life Member NRA __________________ Prosecute criminals to the fullest extent of the law and their weapons will become harmless. "Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready." Theodore Roosevelt 1903

July 30, 2001, 08:45 PM	#3
Archie Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2000 Location: Hastings, Nebrasksa - the Hear Posts: 2,209	Mr. Meredith, Is this a mail order proposition? If so, could you post the address? I rather like WC's plated bullets in several incarnations. __________________ There ain't no free lunch, except Jesus. Archie Check out updated journal at http://oldmanmontgomery.wordpress.com/

July 31, 2001, 10:34 AM	#7
Fred Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 1998 Location: CA Posts: 465	Have dealt with West Coast for a number of years. Good people, good bullets, and good prices, especially when on sale. Usually order in bulk to save on the shipping. __________________ Regards - AZFred

July 31, 2001, 03:28 PM	#9
Fred Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 1998 Location: CA Posts: 465	Gary, Since I typically load light to moderate target loads, that's what I do. Some folks say they use the same loads for lead. All I can say is using the same as jacketed works for me! __________________ Regards - AZFred Last edited by Fred; August 2, 2001 at 10:37 AM.

July 30, 2001, 10:38 PM	#4
Guy B. Meredith Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 1999 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 1,581	No, not mail order. Just give them a call and check on the dates of the sale and particulars. I stumbled on it when I last ordered. 1-800-482-2103

July 31, 2001, 08:29 AM	#5
branrot Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 1999 Location: Miami Beach, FL, USA Posts: 1,367	I stumbled on it too. I was going to order 1000, but went for 2000 with those prices. They're trying to get people to order over 200 pounds at a time. Shipping for 2000 rounds of 9mm was 24 bucks, while shipping for 11000 was 72. Cuts shipping in half.

July 31, 2001, 09:00 AM	#6
branrot Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 1999 Location: Miami Beach, FL, USA Posts: 1,367	I got my order in about 5 minutes after posting my last post. Just wanted you all to know that everything came exactly as described. I'll add that I am new to reloading, and not only did they send me a catalog and some free bullet samples (I told them I was interested in 9mm, .40, .45 and .357; they sent me 20 of each without even asking), but Red answered was happy to answer all my questions regarding bullets and shipping very patiently. Now, if my Dillon 650 comes in today, I'll be ready to go!

July 31, 2001, 01:59 PM	#8
Gary H Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 2,267	Do you just use data for FMJ of the same weight?

August 1, 2001, 10:59 PM	#10
Waterdog Junior member Join Date: January 6, 2000 Location: AZ Posts: 1,236	Midway has Magtech 158JHP for 39.99 plus shipping. Look in web specials. Waterdog

August 2, 2001, 09:35 PM	#11
tonyz Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2000 Location: Wa Posts: 922	Gary I too use West Coast Bullets and have had very good luck with there bullets and the sales team, well Red. Gary as to your Question about load data. WC Bullets are plated with about .010 of copper plated bullets are about .014 so you can load them more to FMJ data. Most plated bullets only have .003 to .006 of plating these I would use lead loading data. Anyone in the Vancouver, Wa area, want to go in on an order? I usually order 2500 rounds at a time but could save some big bucks with a large order. and spliting the shipping cost. Tony __________________ Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained

August 7, 2001, 11:43 PM	#12
jtduncan Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 1999 Location: Seattle, Washington, USA Posts: 1,686	According to Hodgdon's, with copper plated bullets treat them like lead. Use lead data. But I've also heard to add 1 or 2/10ths of a grain onto the lead data. And many people just use the starting load data for FMJ. It can be developed by just picking the most accurate charge within the specs. __________________ The Seattle SharpShooter Reloaded .223 Rem, 9mm, 40SW, 357 SIG, 10mm, 44 Mag, 45 ACP Today?

August 21, 2001, 04:03 PM	#13
Gary H Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2000 Location: Texas Posts: 2,267	Are They on Vacation?? Haven't been able to reach them.

August 22, 2001, 06:46 PM	#14
Bud Helms Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia, USA Posts: 13,198	I believe they are in the process of moving. The phones shouldn't be down long. I got a box of requested samples, but haven't even opened them yet.

August 22, 2001, 07:16 PM	#15
444 Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,968	Where is West Coast Bullet located ? __________________ You know the rest. In the books you have read How the British Regulars fired and fled, How the farmers gave them ball for ball, From behind each fence and farmyard wall, Chasing the redcoats down the lane, Then crossing the fields to emerge again Under the trees at the turn of the road, And only pausing to fire and load.

August 22, 2001, 07:55 PM	#16
fscroggs Junior Member Join Date: August 22, 2001 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 6	For What it's worth http://www.westcoastbullet.net/