looking for a source of cheap bullets

xandi · February 2, 2016, 07:03 PM

Hello
I need some help finding some cheap bullets
.357 for my revolver and .224 for an ar
Thx

Tsquared · February 2, 2016, 09:35 PM

Ammoseek.com has "reloading" as an option in their query.

mxsailor803 · February 3, 2016, 06:12 AM

Since you didn't say what kind of bullets (plated, jacketed, cast, etc.) that you are looking for, I can suggest Xtreme Bullets have great deals on plated bullets that I use for all my range ammo.

MarkGlazer · February 3, 2016, 10:34 AM

Best general source for reloading components: gunbot.net

Cast lead only; Bayou Bullets or Missouri Bullet Company - the least expensive you will find on the web

bfoosh006 · February 3, 2016, 10:52 AM

No Offense intended at all... but the cheapest bullets will get you horrible accuracy...especially in the .224 size... and IMHO, you are just wasting money / powder / primers / time by even using them.

If you really meant inexpensive reasonable quality bullets... look for Hornady 55gr FMJ or 55gr SP in bulk, and try RMR bullets for .357 bullets.

Using the Hornady .224 bullets will improve group size quite a bit compared to the "cheapest" 55gr bullets out there.... for very little more money.

What is the phrase ? penny wise and pound foolish.

Again no offense.

g.willikers · February 3, 2016, 11:13 AM

For lead, I use these:
http://www.pennbullets.com/
Excellent quality.

For plated, I use Xtreme:
www.xtremebullets.com

KEYBEAR · February 3, 2016, 11:34 AM

I have been buying my cast bullets from SNSCASTING for some time .
I really like the bullets and more important I like the people .

A 158 gr, bullet for the 38 is $70.00 - per 1000 to your door .
Good bullet good price good people

T. O'Heir · February 3, 2016, 02:17 PM

'Cheap' is a relative term. What you think is cheap isn't necessarily to another guy. Like mxsailor803, the type of bullet matters too.
Anyway, Midway is listing Hornady 55 grain FMJ's and SP's at $469.99 per 6,000 plus shipping. Their price for Armscor bullets is less than that, $90ish per 1,000, but those are currently on back order.
Rainier plated 158's are on sale at $99.99 per 1,000.
Buying components on-line gets expensive quickly due to shipping costs. Shipping costs are not set by the retailer. They're set by the carrier according to the size of the package, its weight and distance.

alexcue · February 3, 2016, 03:47 PM

^^^ Xtreme bullets has Free Shipping for the month of February.

xandi · February 3, 2016, 08:50 PM

My revolver is a snub nose so I'm looking more for cheap bullets
The ar has a 16 inch 1-7 twist barrel and I want to improve my shooting on it

Clark · February 3, 2016, 11:55 PM

We have an instinct to get cheap bullets, even when drowning in money.

That would be ok, as long as we are aware of the advantages of more expensive bullets.

emcon5 · February 4, 2016, 12:54 AM

For .224: http://www.gibrass.com/projectiles.html

buck460XVR · February 4, 2016, 03:10 PM

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looking for a source of cheap bullets

yeah...ain't we all.

I've found the best way to buy bullets is to buy them when they are on sale, not when you need them. Thus I cruise the online sources for bullets in the calibers all the time, even tho I have quite a bit of stock built up in all the calibers I reload. If someone has a 20% off sale or free shipping on the bullets I use the most, odds are I will buy some. Knowing what those bullets usually go for tell me what is a good price. Last year I happened into a small town mom and pop sporting goods store. In the back behind the minnow tanks they had a bunch of Hornady .357 158gr and .44 mag 240gr XTPs with prices we saw a decade ago. Even tho I didn't need them I bought 'em....all of them. I stick with proven components when I buy in bulk. Unless I have used them and know they work well for me, I don't buy more than a few. 2000 bullets, no matter how cheap, ain't a bargain if they don't work well for me. They're just a waste of good powder to send them downrange.

TailGator · February 4, 2016, 04:56 PM

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Xtreme bullets has Free Shipping for the month of February.

They offer that pretty frequently - the last few days of the month IIRC. If you plan ahead just a wee bit, you need never pay for shipping from Xtreme, and I have always been pleased with what I bought from them.

jetinteriorguy · February 6, 2016, 09:00 AM

Extreme Bullets for Copper coated, and Acme for HiTec coated.

axismatt · February 6, 2016, 09:14 AM

I really like buying from X-treme. For general plinking, I have had only great results in 9mm, .40, .45 acp, .38/.357 & .44 magnum. Haven't used them for rifle bullets, but I would assume they are just as good.

Pricing is really good and they have the brass buy-back program which is also a great way to discount your orders. They give $1.40 per pound on brass you send them, towards any open order. After shipping costs, I find I am getting about a 20% discount on my orders when I mail them my brass. Something to consider.

blackswamp · February 6, 2016, 11:28 PM

I use Midsouth 55gr fbhp for my AR's and My savage bolt action predator rifle. I even won a 200 yard benchrest shoot one time with these bullets.

Jbotto · February 8, 2016, 12:20 PM

I've found the midsouth Varmint xtreme bullets shoot pretty well. A bit better than the bulk or value loaded ammo you can get on sale at the major retailers. Personally for a bit more money, I've found that the Varmageddon bullets that Nosler puts out is a good buy for my money. They are an accurate bullet through my Savage, and they are useful for more than punching paper or ringing steel. My .357 gets a steady diet of Missouri Bullet Co. 158gr SWC's. I don't think I can shoot much better than those shoot in my short barreled Ruger.

Machineguntony · February 11, 2016, 01:13 AM

There are many advantages to more expensive bullets. I do a lot of shooting, so I should know.

Most importantly, if you miss the target with a cheap bullet, it's always the bullets fault. It's not your fault.

Conversely, if you use an expensive bullet and you miss the target, for a fact it's your fault, and not the bullets' fault. The bullet is perfect, after all.

I love cheap bullets.

Road_Clam · February 11, 2016, 06:41 AM

I did a test at 200 meters a few years ago and loaded up my 3 best recipies using Hornady 55 gr fmjbt bulk "cheap" bullets, 52 Nosler CC "factory seconds" and standard 52 SMKs. The 55's shot about 1.7 moa, the 52 CC's shot 1 moa, and the SMK's were tops at .66 Moa. Each bullet was done shooting 4 shots, and calculating the best 3 shot group. I tested using my Bushmaster 24" Varmint shooting benchrest. So per my data you pay extra for better precision. I got a great deal on the 52 CC's so they are the best compromise of " cheap" and "accurate". YMMV.

oley55 · February 11, 2016, 07:55 AM

Everglades Ammo, super fast free shipping, and dang good prices on most everything.

http://www.evergladesammo.com/bullet...e-bullets.html

I loaded the version 1 55gr and they were not real accurate but good enough for the Walking Dead apocalypse. The version 2 are US made and probably better, but haven't had the chance to try them yet. Also been meaning to try their 68gr match bullets as a cheaper alternative to Serria's 69gr MK's.

sawdustdad · February 11, 2016, 08:56 PM

Another vote for xtreme bullets for plated pistol/FMJ .223 and Missouri Bullet Co. for lead/coated pistol bullets.

Road_Clam · February 12, 2016, 06:27 AM

There's times when I shoot "cheap" bullets such as taking a newer shooter to my gun club, or when I'm doing short range off hand training, but generally speaking I load up proven accurate quality bullets. Powder and charge is equally if not more of a factor in accuracy. I can achieve moa with 55 fmj bulk but I can't hold moa consistiantly. As I try to advance my handloading skills I'm trying hard to minimise the negitive variables. Running cheap bullets all the time adds that negative variable.

Wishoot · February 12, 2016, 08:40 AM

Eggleston Munitions is always running a decent special. I've bought and loaded some of their stuff, but haven't had a chance to shoot it yet.

I typically buy Acme Bullets. They aren't necessarily cheap or expensive. They're good (and local for me).

Tsquared · February 12, 2016, 09:54 AM

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Eggleston Munitions is always running a decent special. I've bought and loaded some of their stuff, but haven't had a chance to shoot it yet.

If you are using the Eggleston coated SWC or RN you need to check the diameter of the bullets. I tried them and found their .452 size to be the maximum size and over a third at .451 and about 10% at .450 in size. My 45 does not like their slugs at less than .452 in size.

Their .356 size coated do not have as much deviation and work well in all of my 9mm guns.

February 2, 2016, 07:03 PM	#1
xandi Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2015 Location: ga Posts: 321	looking for a source of cheap bullets Hello I need some help finding some cheap bullets .357 for my revolver and .224 for an ar Thx

February 3, 2016, 10:34 AM	#4
MarkGlazer Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2013 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 329	Best general source for reloading components: gunbot.net Cast lead only; Bayou Bullets or Missouri Bullet Company - the least expensive you will find on the web __________________ non ministrari sed ministrare

February 3, 2016, 11:13 AM	#6
g.willikers Senior Member Join Date: September 28, 2008 Posts: 10,442	For lead, I use these: http://www.pennbullets.com/ Excellent quality. For plated, I use Xtreme: www.xtremebullets.com __________________ Walt Kelly, alias Pogo, sez: “Don't take life so serious, son, it ain't nohow permanent.”

February 3, 2016, 02:17 PM	#8
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	'Cheap' is a relative term. What you think is cheap isn't necessarily to another guy. Like mxsailor803, the type of bullet matters too. Anyway, Midway is listing Hornady 55 grain FMJ's and SP's at $469.99 per 6,000 plus shipping. Their price for Armscor bullets is less than that, $90ish per 1,000, but those are currently on back order. Rainier plated 158's are on sale at $99.99 per 1,000. Buying components on-line gets expensive quickly due to shipping costs. Shipping costs are not set by the retailer. They're set by the carrier according to the size of the package, its weight and distance. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

February 3, 2016, 11:55 PM	#11
Clark Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Location: WA, the ever blue state Posts: 4,678	We have an instinct to get cheap bullets, even when drowning in money. That would be ok, as long as we are aware of the advantages of more expensive bullets. __________________ The word 'forum" does not mean "not criticizing books." "Ad hominem fallacy" is not the same as point by point criticism of books. If you bought the book, and believe it all, it may FEEL like an ad hominem attack, but you might strive to accept other points of view may exist. Are we a nation of competing ideas, or a nation of forced conformity of thought?

February 2, 2016, 09:35 PM	#2
Tsquared Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2016 Location: NE Atlanta Posts: 337	Ammoseek.com has "reloading" as an option in their query.

February 3, 2016, 06:12 AM	#3
mxsailor803 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 1,344	Since you didn't say what kind of bullets (plated, jacketed, cast, etc.) that you are looking for, I can suggest Xtreme Bullets have great deals on plated bullets that I use for all my range ammo.

February 3, 2016, 10:52 AM	#5
bfoosh006 Senior Member Join Date: February 17, 2009 Posts: 1,089	No Offense intended at all... but the cheapest bullets will get you horrible accuracy...especially in the .224 size... and IMHO, you are just wasting money / powder / primers / time by even using them. If you really meant inexpensive reasonable quality bullets... look for Hornady 55gr FMJ or 55gr SP in bulk, and try RMR bullets for .357 bullets. Using the Hornady .224 bullets will improve group size quite a bit compared to the "cheapest" 55gr bullets out there.... for very little more money. What is the phrase ? penny wise and pound foolish. Again no offense.

February 3, 2016, 11:34 AM	#7
KEYBEAR Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,059	I have been buying my cast bullets from SNSCASTING for some time . I really like the bullets and more important I like the people . A 158 gr, bullet for the 38 is $70.00 - per 1000 to your door . Good bullet good price good people

February 3, 2016, 03:47 PM	#9
alexcue Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2015 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 134	^^^ Xtreme bullets has Free Shipping for the month of February.

February 3, 2016, 08:50 PM	#10
xandi Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2015 Location: ga Posts: 321	My revolver is a snub nose so I'm looking more for cheap bullets The ar has a 16 inch 1-7 twist barrel and I want to improve my shooting on it

February 4, 2016, 12:54 AM	#12
emcon5 Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 1999 Location: High Desert NV Posts: 2,850	For .224: http://www.gibrass.com/projectiles.html

February 6, 2016, 09:00 AM	#15
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,173	Extreme Bullets for Copper coated, and Acme for HiTec coated.

February 6, 2016, 09:14 AM	#16
axismatt Junior member Join Date: January 1, 2015 Posts: 141	I really like buying from X-treme. For general plinking, I have had only great results in 9mm, .40, .45 acp, .38/.357 & .44 magnum. Haven't used them for rifle bullets, but I would assume they are just as good. Pricing is really good and they have the brass buy-back program which is also a great way to discount your orders. They give $1.40 per pound on brass you send them, towards any open order. After shipping costs, I find I am getting about a 20% discount on my orders when I mail them my brass. Something to consider.

February 6, 2016, 11:28 PM	#17
blackswamp Member Join Date: December 12, 2014 Posts: 24	I use Midsouth 55gr fbhp for my AR's and My savage bolt action predator rifle. I even won a 200 yard benchrest shoot one time with these bullets.

February 8, 2016, 12:20 PM	#18
Jbotto Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Location: MN Posts: 437	I've found the midsouth Varmint xtreme bullets shoot pretty well. A bit better than the bulk or value loaded ammo you can get on sale at the major retailers. Personally for a bit more money, I've found that the Varmageddon bullets that Nosler puts out is a good buy for my money. They are an accurate bullet through my Savage, and they are useful for more than punching paper or ringing steel. My .357 gets a steady diet of Missouri Bullet Co. 158gr SWC's. I don't think I can shoot much better than those shoot in my short barreled Ruger.

February 11, 2016, 01:13 AM	#19
Machineguntony Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2013 Posts: 1,277	There are many advantages to more expensive bullets. I do a lot of shooting, so I should know. Most importantly, if you miss the target with a cheap bullet, it's always the bullets fault. It's not your fault. Conversely, if you use an expensive bullet and you miss the target, for a fact it's your fault, and not the bullets' fault. The bullet is perfect, after all. I love cheap bullets. __________________ Sent from Motorola DynaTac 8000x

February 11, 2016, 06:41 AM	#20
Road_Clam Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,695	I did a test at 200 meters a few years ago and loaded up my 3 best recipies using Hornady 55 gr fmjbt bulk "cheap" bullets, 52 Nosler CC "factory seconds" and standard 52 SMKs. The 55's shot about 1.7 moa, the 52 CC's shot 1 moa, and the SMK's were tops at .66 Moa. Each bullet was done shooting 4 shots, and calculating the best 3 shot group. I tested using my Bushmaster 24" Varmint shooting benchrest. So per my data you pay extra for better precision. I got a great deal on the 52 CC's so they are the best compromise of " cheap" and "accurate". YMMV. __________________ "To be old an wise you must have been young and stupid"

February 11, 2016, 07:55 AM	#21
oley55 Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2013 Location: JAX, FL Posts: 377	Everglades Ammo Everglades Ammo, super fast free shipping, and dang good prices on most everything. http://www.evergladesammo.com/bullet...e-bullets.html I loaded the version 1 55gr and they were not real accurate but good enough for the Walking Dead apocalypse. The version 2 are US made and probably better, but haven't had the chance to try them yet. Also been meaning to try their 68gr match bullets as a cheaper alternative to Serria's 69gr MK's. __________________ “Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem.” ― Ronald Reagan

February 11, 2016, 08:56 PM	#22
sawdustdad Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 484	Another vote for xtreme bullets for plated pistol/FMJ .223 and Missouri Bullet Co. for lead/coated pistol bullets.

February 12, 2016, 06:27 AM	#23
Road_Clam Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,695	There's times when I shoot "cheap" bullets such as taking a newer shooter to my gun club, or when I'm doing short range off hand training, but generally speaking I load up proven accurate quality bullets. Powder and charge is equally if not more of a factor in accuracy. I can achieve moa with 55 fmj bulk but I can't hold moa consistiantly. As I try to advance my handloading skills I'm trying hard to minimise the negitive variables. Running cheap bullets all the time adds that negative variable. __________________ "To be old an wise you must have been young and stupid"

February 12, 2016, 08:40 AM	#24
Wishoot Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,093	Eggleston Munitions is always running a decent special. I've bought and loaded some of their stuff, but haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. I typically buy Acme Bullets. They aren't necessarily cheap or expensive. They're good (and local for me).