Berry's bullets where are they ?

Road_Clam · July 21, 2019, 08:38 AM

What's going on ? I visited two of my typically well stocked LGS's and BOTH had absolutely nothing for bulk Berry's bullets. I was looking to replenish 9mm 124's. There was a few 1K boxes of the oddball bullets such as .355/147g, .355 / 100gr and .401 / 165's Is this just a localized shortage in my area ?

**Aguila Blanca** · July 21, 2019, 01:06 PM

I buy directly from Berry's -- I don't think there's a gun shop in my state that has ever stocked Berry's bullets. Why not ask the shop what happened?

74A95 · July 21, 2019, 01:34 PM

https://www.berrysmfg.com/products/p...plated-bullets

AgedWarrior · July 21, 2019, 04:08 PM

You might also try Graf’s, they are sometimes cheaper than going direct to Berry’s..

Old 454 · July 21, 2019, 04:37 PM

Go to Everglades ammo. Just picked up 2k 124 gr. Plated for 155.00 shiped

Nick_C_S · July 21, 2019, 07:19 PM

My LGS (Sportsmen's Warehouse) stocks Berry's. I was in there about a week ago, but didn't bother to look. Also, here in California, we seem to be having a bit of a "mini shortage" on components. I guess the new ammo purchase law may be having an effect (background check required for ammo purchases - I feel safer already). Point is, here in Ca, results may not be typical.

At any rate, my primary reason for chiming in is to ask: Have you considered X-treme bullets? They are all I purchase for plated (except one Rainier product). Great website. Prompt order fulfillment and delivery. Fair prices. Their bullets arrive in nice boxes, and super shiny (probably ultrasonically cleaned just before shipping). I'm very pleased with X-treme bullets. And I shoot a lot of plated.

MarkGlazer · July 21, 2019, 07:33 PM

gunbot.net has multiple 9m listings; Cabelas, Natchez and Powder Valley (I use them as a barometer for cost purposes)

Road_Clam · July 22, 2019, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick_C_S

My LGS (Sportsmen's Warehouse) stocks Berry's. I was in there about a week ago, but didn't bother to look. Also, here in California, we seem to be having a bit of a "mini shortage" on components. I guess the new ammo purchase law may be having an effect (background check required for ammo purchases - I feel safer already). Point is, here in Ca, results may not be typical.

At any rate, my primary reason for chiming in is to ask: Have you considered X-treme bullets? They are all I purchase for plated (except one Rainier product). Great website. Prompt order fulfillment and delivery. Fair prices. Their bullets arrive in nice boxes, and super shiny (probably ultrasonically cleaned just before shipping). I'm very pleased with X-treme bullets. And I shoot a lot of plated.

I've actually delt with X-Treme pistol bullets in the past, great experience, I typically like to try and support local if I can first, but in this case where they have nothing plan "B" is purchase online.

mrdaputer · July 22, 2019, 08:57 AM

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10...ted-round-nose

I think they still have free shipping going on with promo code

pete2 · July 22, 2019, 10:41 AM

Mr. Clam, why are you not ordering directly from Berry's? I used to buy direct from Berry's, had to go elsewhere due to availability and never went back to Berry, the only plated bullets I use are for 9MM and I found that I can't tell the difference between Berrys and any of 4 or 5 other brands so now I buy on price and availability. RMR has really good prices on jacketed bullets and I have some of them to test.

Road_Clam · July 22, 2019, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by pete2

Mr. Clam, why are you not ordering directly from Berry's?

Read post #8.

Nick_C_S · July 22, 2019, 02:40 PM

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I typically like to try and support local if I can first

Me too. I agree.

That's why I'm really glad to be so close to RCBS

FrankenMauser · July 22, 2019, 02:40 PM

If you want to know why your local retailer doesn't have Berry's in stock, as your local retailer.

Road_Clam · July 23, 2019, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FramkenMauser

If you want to know why your local retailer doesn't have Berry's in stock, as your local retailer.

I did ask. I was told "This is our slow sales season, and we're waiting on our supplier"

kmw1954 · July 23, 2019, 01:06 PM

Slow Season?

A friend and I went to the range in Eagle Wis. Sunday. They have a 25yd, 50yd., 100yd., 200yd., and 300yd. ranges along with trap/clays. We were there from 9am to about 3pm and the whole time all ranges were full. Especially the 25 and 50yd ranges. So I don't understand their Slow!

July 21, 2019, 08:38 AM	#1
Road_Clam Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,695	Berry's bullets where are they ? What's going on ? I visited two of my typically well stocked LGS's and BOTH had absolutely nothing for bulk Berry's bullets. I was looking to replenish 9mm 124's. There was a few 1K boxes of the oddball bullets such as .355/147g, .355 / 100gr and .401 / 165's Is this just a localized shortage in my area ? __________________ "To be old an wise you must have been young and stupid"

July 21, 2019, 07:19 PM	#6
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	My LGS (Sportsmen's Warehouse) stocks Berry's. I was in there about a week ago, but didn't bother to look. Also, here in California, we seem to be having a bit of a "mini shortage" on components. I guess the new ammo purchase law may be having an effect (background check required for ammo purchases - I feel safer already). Point is, here in Ca, results may not be typical. At any rate, my primary reason for chiming in is to ask: Have you considered X-treme bullets? They are all I purchase for plated (except one Rainier product). Great website. Prompt order fulfillment and delivery. Fair prices. Their bullets arrive in nice boxes, and super shiny (probably ultrasonically cleaned just before shipping). I'm very pleased with X-treme bullets. And I shoot a lot of plated. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

July 21, 2019, 07:33 PM	#7
MarkGlazer Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2013 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 329	gunbot.net has multiple 9m listings; Cabelas, Natchez and Powder Valley (I use them as a barometer for cost purposes) __________________ non ministrari sed ministrare

July 22, 2019, 02:40 PM	#13
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	If you want to know why your local retailer doesn't have Berry's in stock, as your local retailer. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

July 21, 2019, 01:06 PM	#2
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,467	I buy directly from Berry's -- I don't think there's a gun shop in my state that has ever stocked Berry's bullets. Why not ask the shop what happened?

July 21, 2019, 01:34 PM	#3
74A95 Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2016 Posts: 1,568	https://www.berrysmfg.com/products/p...plated-bullets

July 21, 2019, 04:08 PM	#4
AgedWarrior Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2019 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 210	You might also try Graf’s, they are sometimes cheaper than going direct to Berry’s..

July 21, 2019, 04:37 PM	#5
Old 454 Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2011 Location: Chesterton Ind. Posts: 822	Go to Everglades ammo. Just picked up 2k 124 gr. Plated for 155.00 shiped

July 22, 2019, 08:57 AM	#9
mrdaputer Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2013 Posts: 493	https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10...ted-round-nose I think they still have free shipping going on with promo code

July 22, 2019, 10:41 AM	#10
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	Mr. Clam, why are you not ordering directly from Berry's? I used to buy direct from Berry's, had to go elsewhere due to availability and never went back to Berry, the only plated bullets I use are for 9MM and I found that I can't tell the difference between Berrys and any of 4 or 5 other brands so now I buy on price and availability. RMR has really good prices on jacketed bullets and I have some of them to test.

July 23, 2019, 01:06 PM	#15
kmw1954 Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2016 Location: SE Wisconsin Posts: 1,524	Slow Season? A friend and I went to the range in Eagle Wis. Sunday. They have a 25yd, 50yd., 100yd., 200yd., and 300yd. ranges along with trap/clays. We were there from 9am to about 3pm and the whole time all ranges were full. Especially the 25 and 50yd ranges. So I don't understand their Slow!