Alternatives to 85 gr XTP for .32 H&R? (Or Sources for discounted bulk purchase)

FrankenMauser · March 13, 2011, 03:04 AM

My wife discovered my .32 H&R load with 85 gr XTPs today...

What I had on hand would have lasted me almost a year. Now, with her shooting, what I have on hand will last about 15 minutes.

Can anyone recommend a good alternative bullet, that will be cheaper to purchase than the XTPs?
I'd prefer to stick with Jacketed 80-90 gr HPs.
-Sierras are not an option. They still don't know when they'll be running .32 caliber bullets, and I've had some 90 gr JHCs backordered for almost a year.

Alternatively-
Does anyone know of any online retailers that are willing to give bulk discounts for smaller orders on the XTPs? (Say, 500-1000 bullets.)
(I plan to talk to a couple local shops, but wanted to get this thread posted while the world sleeps - and the shops are closed.

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amamnn · March 13, 2011, 10:08 PM

When practicing, I've been shooting Berry's 85 gr plated WCs in mine--they make two different kinds. The one I like best is a hollow base wadcutter. The double ended wadcutter is less accurate- designed for automated bullet feeds. Graf's or Powder Valley usually have a good stock of Berry's.

March 13, 2011, 03:04 AM	#1
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Alternatives to 85 gr XTP for .32 H&R? (Or Sources for discounted bulk purchase) My wife discovered my .32 H&R load with 85 gr XTPs today... What I had on hand would have lasted me almost a year. Now, with her shooting, what I have on hand will last about 15 minutes. Can anyone recommend a good alternative bullet, that will be cheaper to purchase than the XTPs? I'd prefer to stick with Jacketed 80-90 gr HPs. -Sierras are not an option. They still don't know when they'll be running .32 caliber bullets, and I've had some 90 gr JHCs backordered for almost a year. Alternatively- Does anyone know of any online retailers that are willing to give bulk discounts for smaller orders on the XTPs? (Say, 500-1000 bullets.) (I plan to talk to a couple local shops, but wanted to get this thread posted while the world sleeps - and the shops are closed.) __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

March 13, 2011, 10:08 PM	#2
amamnn Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2006 Location: WA, the left armpit of the USA Posts: 1,323	When practicing, I've been shooting Berry's 85 gr plated WCs in mine--they make two different kinds. The one I like best is a hollow base wadcutter. The double ended wadcutter is less accurate- designed for automated bullet feeds. Graf's or Powder Valley usually have a good stock of Berry's. __________________ "If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infantry Journal