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May 1, 2013, 03:44 AM | #1 |
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Missouri lead cast projectiles
I bought these recently and they are not very consistent.
They have pock marks in the nose and bases and their weights vary by 3-4 grams. They look like they were cast at the wrong temp. In addition, they are covered in too much lube. |
May 1, 2013, 05:45 AM | #2 |
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bullets do the work
I buy lead bullets for my personal guns from Penn Bullets.
For good reason.......ay?
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May 1, 2013, 06:57 AM | #3 | |
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Don't load em or shoot em. Call Brad asap and inform him that his bullets vary as much as 60 grains. |
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May 2, 2013, 03:49 PM | #4 |
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I have not seen the blemishes you have noted on the bullets, but 3 - 4 grams is a very large difference. However, my last batch did have excess lube.
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May 2, 2013, 04:18 PM | #5 |
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There appear to be several cast bullet companies in Missouri. What company made your bullets? Were they specifically from Missouri Bullet Company or one of the other cast bullet companies?
Of the several thousand MO Bullet Company bullets I've loaded, I haven't encountered excessive lube or weight variation or pitting. Their consistency is the reason I have been placing an order about every four to six weeks. What was their response when you contacted them with your problem?
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May 2, 2013, 05:06 PM | #6 | |
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Nevertheless, there were hand loading scales offered that calibrated in Grams for a while. Predictively, the attempt to convert to Metric was doomed to failure inasmuch as everything was side-by-side (double listing, Celsius-Fahrenheit, etc.), and people just continued to use the English measures. Just to demonstrate that it was a failure, ask someone if they are cold or warm if it is 40 degrees Celsius outside. Then ask them how would they feel if it were 70 degrees Fahrenheit out. They will have no idea (usually), when it comes to Celsius. |
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May 2, 2013, 07:23 PM | #7 |
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I've got Missouri Bullets in 4 calibers. Mass produced cast bullets have blemishes and nicks. The MBs SHOOT and they are cheap. That's all I care about.
Weigh some jacketed bullets sometime. |
May 2, 2013, 07:57 PM | #8 |
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Missouri bullets
I've loaded several thousand of the .45 200gr SWC with no issues.
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May 2, 2013, 09:43 PM | #9 |
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It is possible to have a bad batch, It happens. I only shoot lead bullets and from time to time every manufacture has sent out a lot a little, well lets just say rough. Yes it has been from Missouri and even Penn who I live close by their place of business.
When it comes to Penn and Missouri I have no major complaints. I have been a Penn customer since 1995 but moved more towards Missouri over the past three years. The only reason is that Penn bullets are harder to get by this I mean less shops carry their brand that I go to. Let me set the record straight both companies bullets are very good, neither lead your barrel more than the other. Neither is more accurate than the other. I have won and lost the same number of events on both bullets. I have no preference and I am well over 20,00 Penn Bullets and about 5,000 Missouri bullets. If you bullets are bad call Missouri, I'm beating they will do the same as Penn as done for more and exchange them. When some one starts bragging about one brand of lead bullets run form them. There is a lot of lead bullets out there and trust me not one company has the magic lead bullet. But even though I'm not paid for it I would recommend either Penn or Missouri. |
May 2, 2013, 10:29 PM | #10 |
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Shoot 'em.
A couple of years ago, I ordered bullets from Penn and National Bullet Co. Penn were beautiful. NBC were rough. NBC were very accurate and the Penn were so-so. As long as the bullet base is well-filled out, the bullets will shoot well. I think everyone has sorted bullets by weight, and for handguns the conclusion is "it just doesn't matter." If you shooting out to 100 yards, it MIGHT be important. |
May 2, 2013, 10:48 PM | #11 | |
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Hmmmmmmmm, I wonder if the OP sells cast bullets?? |
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May 3, 2013, 12:36 AM | #13 |
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Have you called or contacted Brad at Missouri Bullet? Why not post a pic of these badly deformed bullets?
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May 4, 2013, 01:47 PM | #15 |
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I would also be interested in seeing these bullets that vary by so much. I am a Missouri Bullet fan (Partly because they are made 20 miles from my house and mostly because they, the company, always seemed to have what I wanted).
Brad and JoAnn have worked very hard to build their company and reputation. If something as drastic as these bullets left their company, they would want to know and I would venture to say they would make it right. Contact them (They also have a facebook page)
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May 4, 2013, 05:13 PM | #16 |
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I've loaded many thousands of Brad's bullets. They have all been of excellent quality. I am now patiently waiting through MBC's delay in shipment due to their immense backlog of orders.
My experience with MBC has been uniformly positive as has the experience of numerous folks that post on this forum. If your bullets are from MBC & are defective, contact them & they will promptly make it better than right. Roger
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May 4, 2013, 09:20 PM | #17 |
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May 4, 2013, 09:39 PM | #18 |
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I recently placed my third (what I consider) large order from Missouri Bullet.
This order was .45acp 4000 bullets. The previous two orders were 4000 or 5000 bullets each, in varying calibers. I have bought and used lead from other manufactures (local and otherwise) before. Missouri is the best I have found so far. |
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