Thoughts on Missouri Bullets

ECM4 · March 5, 2019, 07:10 PM

Looking to start reloading some lead bullets. Thinking about Missouri bullets for 45 ACP and 9mm. What are some of your opinions on lead bullets manufactures? Price? Accuracy? Customer Service? etc.

David R · March 5, 2019, 07:14 PM

I have had good luck with them.
David

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Rangerrich99 · March 5, 2019, 07:16 PM

Been using their bullets in various calibers for more than 8 years now. Good quality products, pretty good prices, and excellent CS.

Nick_C_S · March 5, 2019, 08:30 PM

They have been my sole provider of lead slugs (38 Spl, 45 ACP) for five years and counting.

They are the best for me.

BBarn · March 5, 2019, 08:41 PM

Have used their 44 and 45 caliber coated bullets. Seem to work well.

Joe-ker · March 5, 2019, 08:44 PM

I have no complaints. Good prices. I am looking for a different bullet than they currently offer or I would be ordering more from them.

krunchnik · March 5, 2019, 08:48 PM

I use their 9mm-40 S&W-45ACP and .41 mag and have good accuracy with them all-very little sprue flashing and sizing seems correct.

P-990 · March 5, 2019, 09:08 PM

Missouri Bullets is great! Fast shipping, very friendly customer service (the one time I had to call them). I'm fond of their powder-coated, grooveless 200gr .452" SWC in my .45 ACP loads. The 230gr RN Grooveless coated .452" also works very well for me.

In fact, I can't remember the last time I used anybody else's lead bullets.

Rifletom · March 5, 2019, 11:00 PM

Count me as a fan. Use 'em for my .45 Colt rifle, Henry BB steel and .45 auto. Very good accuracy, good pricing, just a slick bullet. May try the 250gr RNFP coated in my Henry next. You should like them.

std7mag · March 6, 2019, 04:58 AM

I shoot them.
Like them.
Keep em under 1,000 fps!

Carmady · March 6, 2019, 05:45 AM

The last time I ordered from them was a early Friday afternoon. They were delivered the following Monday.

For 9mm I had tried their 95gr .380 bullets because I had some. I was shooting a LCR and it leaded a lot after 100 rounds, on two occasions. The source of the leading was the oversized throats on the gun, not the bullets.

I ordered some of their Hi-Tek coated 124gr 9mm bullets in hopes of reducing the leading problem, and shot 134 through the LCR. The barrel was extremely easy to clean. I don't know the velocity, but would guess 900+ fps. The charge was 5.4gr of Power Pistol, and the COL was 1.085".

Edit: I'm not recommending Power Pistol or that amount. I have 4 lbs and need to find a use for it.

mcb66 · March 6, 2019, 07:51 AM

That's who we order from. No problems.

totaldla · March 6, 2019, 06:51 PM

I like them. I use their 9mm and 44mag products. Fair prices, good delivery, and good bullets. I'm gonna try their coated fodder next.

NWPilgrim · March 6, 2019, 07:30 PM

Missouri Bullets is top notch for product selection, prices and service. I have also had good experience with Dardas, and Penn Bullets. I load cast bullets for .380, 9mm, .40, .45ACP, .38, and .44 mag.

std7mag · March 6, 2019, 07:54 PM

As a side note,
I don't order bullets from Missouri Bullets.
I pick mine up locally from a wholesaler/distributor.

GeauxTide · March 6, 2019, 08:45 PM

I like them. Have used 4 calibers. For harder bullets, I go to Matts Bullets.

Hammerhead · March 6, 2019, 09:55 PM

Would like to see them redesign their 9mm 125 grain cone to a shorter nose, no lube groove. More of an XTP prfile.

Quality is good.

David R · March 7, 2019, 08:32 AM

Getting 1.5" for 10 shots @ 25 yards with that coated 9mm bullet. Please don't' change it.

David

Carmady · March 7, 2019, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Getting 1.5" for 10 shots @ 25 yards with that coated 9mm bullet.

Is that the grooved or grooveless?

David R · March 7, 2019, 12:41 PM

With the groove.
I think the groove makes for longer contact with the rifling.

The distance from the front of the front band to the rear of the bullet is longer than if it was grooveless. Could be wrong, testing with my 45, I bought 500 with and 500 with out the groove to see. All I need is a warm day to get to the outside 50 yard range.

David

ms6852 · March 7, 2019, 05:59 PM

I love their coated bullets for my Sharps rifle. Have not used grooveless but am considering a box to try them out.

Metal god · March 8, 2019, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Getting 1.5" for 10 shots @ 25 yards with that coated 9mm bullet.

I can barely get that at 25 feet and I thought I shot pretty good .

Carmady · March 8, 2019, 06:03 AM

MBC recommends the 1.08" for both the grooved and grooveless 124gr. I was concerned about the shortness of the OAL compared to others, and thinking about trying the grooveless to stretch the OAL a bit. But, if you're getting groups like that with the grooved I'll just stick with those. Thanks.

David R · March 8, 2019, 08:33 AM

Carmady, My OAL is 1.1". I have a long throat. The back of the front driving band is just barely in the case. Like a few thousandths. Some were not even in the case. I am changing nothing. I loaded 500. Next time its going to be 1,000.

It depends on your throat. Both my 9 mm I can load most any cartridge to 1.169". This bullet has a shorter nose and full diameter driving band. It would be your limit, but you sure could load it to touch the rifling like a 45.

David

ammo.crafter · March 8, 2019, 08:46 AM

Excellent product.

I have used various configurations, calibers, weights, etc. without ever experiencing an issue.

They respond quickly to technical matters and send out orders ASAP.

Try 'em, you'll like 'em.

March 5, 2019, 07:10 PM	#1
ECM4 Member Join Date: February 18, 2019 Location: West Virginia Posts: 55	Thoughts on Missouri Bullets Looking to start reloading some lead bullets. Thinking about Missouri bullets for 45 ACP and 9mm. What are some of your opinions on lead bullets manufactures? Price? Accuracy? Customer Service? etc.

March 5, 2019, 08:30 PM	#4
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,522	They have been my sole provider of lead slugs (38 Spl, 45 ACP) for five years and counting. They are the best for me. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

March 5, 2019, 08:44 PM	#6
Joe-ker Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2016 Location: North Iowa Posts: 247	I have no complaints. Good prices. I am looking for a different bullet than they currently offer or I would be ordering more from them. __________________ From my cold dead hands.....

March 5, 2019, 08:48 PM	#7
krunchnik Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2010 Location: Lakeland,TN Posts: 220	I use their 9mm-40 S&W-45ACP and .41 mag and have good accuracy with them all-very little sprue flashing and sizing seems correct. __________________ THE CROW

March 5, 2019, 09:08 PM	#8
P-990 Senior Member Join Date: May 2, 2002 Location: Only1/2WayThere Posts: 1,316	Missouri Bullets is great! Fast shipping, very friendly customer service (the one time I had to call them). I'm fond of their powder-coated, grooveless 200gr .452" SWC in my .45 ACP loads. The 230gr RN Grooveless coated .452" also works very well for me. In fact, I can't remember the last time I used anybody else's lead bullets. __________________ NRA Master, Highpower Rifle, Across-the-Course NRA Expert, Highpower Rifle, Mid-Range Prone

March 5, 2019, 07:14 PM	#2
David R Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2015 Location: The swamps of WNY Posts: 753	I have had good luck with them. David Sent from my SM-T900 using Tapatalk

March 5, 2019, 07:16 PM	#3
Rangerrich99 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Location: Kinda near Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,254	Been using their bullets in various calibers for more than 8 years now. Good quality products, pretty good prices, and excellent CS.

March 5, 2019, 08:41 PM	#5
BBarn Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2015 Posts: 887	Have used their 44 and 45 caliber coated bullets. Seem to work well.

March 5, 2019, 11:00 PM	#9
Rifletom Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2011 Location: So-Cal Posts: 786	Count me as a fan. Use 'em for my .45 Colt rifle, Henry BB steel and .45 auto. Very good accuracy, good pricing, just a slick bullet. May try the 250gr RNFP coated in my Henry next. You should like them.

March 6, 2019, 04:58 AM	#10
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	I shoot them. Like them. Keep em under 1,000 fps! __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

March 6, 2019, 05:45 AM	#11
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,735	The last time I ordered from them was a early Friday afternoon. They were delivered the following Monday. For 9mm I had tried their 95gr .380 bullets because I had some. I was shooting a LCR and it leaded a lot after 100 rounds, on two occasions. The source of the leading was the oversized throats on the gun, not the bullets. I ordered some of their Hi-Tek coated 124gr 9mm bullets in hopes of reducing the leading problem, and shot 134 through the LCR. The barrel was extremely easy to clean. I don't know the velocity, but would guess 900+ fps. The charge was 5.4gr of Power Pistol, and the COL was 1.085". Edit: I'm not recommending Power Pistol or that amount. I have 4 lbs and need to find a use for it. Last edited by Carmady; March 6, 2019 at 05:52 AM.

March 6, 2019, 07:51 AM	#12
mcb66 Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2013 Posts: 117	That's who we order from. No problems.

March 6, 2019, 06:51 PM	#13
totaldla Senior Member Join Date: August 10, 2009 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 1,291	I like them. I use their 9mm and 44mag products. Fair prices, good delivery, and good bullets. I'm gonna try their coated fodder next. __________________ Lee Auto Bench Prime Castor Oil Case Lube

March 6, 2019, 07:30 PM	#14
NWPilgrim Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,346	Thoughts on Missouri Bullets Missouri Bullets is top notch for product selection, prices and service. I have also had good experience with Dardas, and Penn Bullets. I load cast bullets for .380, 9mm, .40, .45ACP, .38, and .44 mag.

March 6, 2019, 07:54 PM	#15
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	As a side note, I don't order bullets from Missouri Bullets. I pick mine up locally from a wholesaler/distributor. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

March 6, 2019, 08:45 PM	#16
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,423	I like them. Have used 4 calibers. For harder bullets, I go to Matts Bullets.

March 6, 2019, 09:55 PM	#17
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	Would like to see them redesign their 9mm 125 grain cone to a shorter nose, no lube groove. More of an XTP prfile. Quality is good.

March 7, 2019, 08:32 AM	#18
David R Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2015 Location: The swamps of WNY Posts: 753	Getting 1.5" for 10 shots @ 25 yards with that coated 9mm bullet. Please don't' change it. David

March 7, 2019, 12:41 PM	#20
David R Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2015 Location: The swamps of WNY Posts: 753	With the groove. I think the groove makes for longer contact with the rifling. The distance from the front of the front band to the rear of the bullet is longer than if it was grooveless. Could be wrong, testing with my 45, I bought 500 with and 500 with out the groove to see. All I need is a warm day to get to the outside 50 yard range. David

March 7, 2019, 05:59 PM	#21
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	I love their coated bullets for my Sharps rifle. Have not used grooveless but am considering a box to try them out. __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.

March 8, 2019, 06:03 AM	#23
Carmady Senior Member Join Date: February 26, 2013 Location: on the lam Posts: 1,735	MBC recommends the 1.08" for both the grooved and grooveless 124gr. I was concerned about the shortness of the OAL compared to others, and thinking about trying the grooveless to stretch the OAL a bit. But, if you're getting groups like that with the grooved I'll just stick with those. Thanks.

March 8, 2019, 08:33 AM	#24
David R Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2015 Location: The swamps of WNY Posts: 753	Carmady, My OAL is 1.1". I have a long throat. The back of the front driving band is just barely in the case. Like a few thousandths. Some were not even in the case. I am changing nothing. I loaded 500. Next time its going to be 1,000. It depends on your throat. Both my 9 mm I can load most any cartridge to 1.169". This bullet has a shorter nose and full diameter driving band. It would be your limit, but you sure could load it to touch the rifling like a 45. David

March 8, 2019, 08:46 AM	#25
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	missouri lead Excellent product. I have used various configurations, calibers, weights, etc. without ever experiencing an issue. They respond quickly to technical matters and send out orders ASAP. Try 'em, you'll like 'em. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson