Lead cast bullet reviews

Nate1778 · April 20, 2009, 06:44 PM

Looking to buy some lead cast bullets from one of the many numerous lead cast suppliers, if they are still available

. I remember reading a bad review on one of them about the amount of time it took to fill orders and this was before the "Rush". My question to you guys is, where have you guys bought before and what was the service like. Where is the place that cannot be beat, not necessarily price wise, and where is the place to avoid.

.357 mag · April 20, 2009, 08:11 PM

http://www.wideners.com/ They will take a while but they are honest about it and the product is good. Prices aren't bad either. If they have them in stock.

Doby45 · April 20, 2009, 09:44 PM

The only one I have dealt with and can refer as of now is Dardas.

www.dardascastbullets.com

I placed an order for a measily 100 40cal 180gr just so that I could use them to work up a load and see how they do. The product that I received was top notch, the price was really good and communications were excellent. As soon as I get my Storm Lake barrel in for my Glock and get a chance to test my setup rounds I am sure I will buy more in larger quantities.
:-)

iblong · April 21, 2009, 12:55 PM

http://www.snscasting.com/
Good people,good pricing.and have never wated more than 5 days for delivery.
Check them out.
Bob.

Fred_Fred · April 21, 2009, 01:44 PM

I use Dardas. Last order of .45 lswc's took about 3-4 wks. You can always order a small amount from several makers then buy bulk from the one you like..

Nate1778 · April 21, 2009, 01:47 PM

Man, thanks you guys, I think each and everyone of you that posted a link to a site I had not scene yet, and I found a pretty good list on the net. It would be cool if there was a sticky with all the lead cast bullet manufacturers that people would recommend.

Ed_ · April 21, 2009, 07:51 PM

http://www.missouribullet.com/

Very well ran business and good product

Ordered online on a wednesday at my door Friday

raxafarian · April 21, 2009, 10:03 PM

I've had good luck with these guys:

www.betterbullets.com

CBP · April 22, 2009, 05:31 AM

http://www.moyerscastbullets.com/pricelist.html

Very good quality bullets. Mr. Moyer and his wife run this full time business themselves. I've stopped by his place to pick up bullets when in the area and enjoyed talking to him. You may want to email him first concerning shipment, as I haven't dealt with him lately. As far as service, I believe he is an honest person to work with and he will treat you fairly.

Nate1778 · April 22, 2009, 08:25 AM

Nice, I see Moyers sells a .266 6.5 round for the Carcano owners of the world. Nice find, thank you sir.

GeauxTide · April 22, 2009, 01:05 PM

Hunter's Supply from Midway Arms. Excellent.

Prince55 · April 22, 2009, 01:38 PM

Beartooth, Dardas, & Montana Bullet

troutbum · April 22, 2009, 09:05 PM

+1 for Missouri Bullets. I placed an order last Friday morning and recieved them on Monday. Can't beat that now a days. Prices and shipping is also great.

OldShooter · April 22, 2009, 10:07 PM

I don't have a lot of experience but I have used Oregon Trail Laser Cast and Better Bullets. Results seems good.

Aldadentist · April 22, 2009, 10:41 PM

I have used Oregon Trail Laser-Cast in 200 lswc for 45 acp and get amazing accuracy. Shipping is included when you order. I also have good results with Berry's Manufacturing lead cast bullets but they are delayed in shipping right now but have been great in the past. Any order over $50 gets free shipping.

jtmo3 · April 30, 2009, 12:54 PM

+1 on Missouri bullet. I ordered 1500 yesterday at about noon and came home about 30 minutes ago and they were waiting at my door. I live in Missouri and they were delivered in less than 24 hours. Great service.

John

Sevens · April 30, 2009, 06:35 PM

I second the motion on Dardas cast bullets.
www.dardascastbullets.com

I ordered from them for the first time a couple of months back. Because my last handful of trips to the range were all indoors, I was shooting plated and jacketed. Last weekend, I finally got a chance to try my new Dardas cast bullets in 9mm and .45 and I loved 'em. These are terrific bullets, at a great price, and Matt is fine guy to deal with.

Now that I've gotten some of them on paper, I see no reason to shop somewhere else. My next order will likely be in four or five calibers.

I highly recommend Dardas.

rn22723 · April 30, 2009, 07:17 PM

Missouri Bullets!!!

SwampYankee · April 30, 2009, 08:05 PM

I have been very happy with Chey Cast!

http://www.cheycast.com/

floydster · April 30, 2009, 08:12 PM

Missouri bullets all the way, no dinking around waiting for your order while Bubba makes a run on the bullets you want.
Order from Missouri, you will have your bullets in three days and they are excellent.

RedHawk357 · April 30, 2009, 08:44 PM

Wonder has anyone ordered from Penn yet and how did that work out for you? I understand everyone is running a little behind here lately but when they say behind do they mean like two or three months?

As for the Dardas bullets anyone got any info as to hardness of the different types of bullets they sell? Thx

Sevens · May 1, 2009, 07:55 AM

From the home page of the Dardas site:
Our bullets are 100% inspected providing you with the very highest quality cast bullets possible. We use specification alloy consisting of 92% Lead -2% Tin-6% Antimony (Brinell Hardness Number 18-20). We have 36 years of bullet casting experience which is reinvested into the very high quality cast bullets that you purchase from us.

I have no stake in the company... I just really enjoy a good product at a good price and when there's decent folks running the show, all the better.

Sevens · May 1, 2009, 07:59 AM

Regarding Penn-- I haven't ever bought from him or used his bullets. What I do know is that Penn has been around for a while, I remember his ads from the gun rags of the 80s.

Also, I contacted him a few months ago because of what I'd seen on his site for the last year. Seems that he offers a wide array of products, but all of them except for the most common ones are NOT being produced because he's been overblown with orders. He's sending out 200 grain .45 LSWC by the hundreds of thousands, but some of the odd stuff isn't even being cast.

So I e-mailed to ask him if that was clearing up any time soon and he said that it wasn't yet. That was in January, IIRC, so things may have changed since that time.

I am interested in his cast lead .30 Carbine bullets. No good in a carbine (lead bullets gum up the gas system) but I'd use them for my Blackhawk.

Doby45 · May 1, 2009, 09:04 AM

I just ordered another 500 of Dardas' bullets. Love em and the service has been great. I also have no stake at all in the guys company but the level of customer service sold me. Sevens PM me your addy as a have a small amount of 10mm brass that I do not need and I will just send it to ya. Nothing major, like 20 pieces.

ShootingNut · May 2, 2009, 06:02 AM

Hands down winner in my book, is Mike in Carbondale, Il
www.mastercastbullets.com
Very competitive pricing, for a very good product.
SN

April 20, 2009, 06:44 PM	#1
Nate1778 Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Location: Louisville Ky Posts: 312	Lead cast bullet reviews Looking to buy some lead cast bullets from one of the many numerous lead cast suppliers, if they are still available . I remember reading a bad review on one of them about the amount of time it took to fill orders and this was before the "Rush". My question to you guys is, where have you guys bought before and what was the service like. Where is the place that cannot be beat, not necessarily price wise, and where is the place to avoid. __________________ "And finally, the Baby Bear looked and he said, "Somebody's sleeping in my bed, and the bastard's still there!" But Goldylocks had a Remington semi-automatic, with a scope and a hair-trigger!"

April 21, 2009, 01:47 PM	#6
Nate1778 Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Location: Louisville Ky Posts: 312	Man, thanks you guys, I think each and everyone of you that posted a link to a site I had not scene yet, and I found a pretty good list on the net. It would be cool if there was a sticky with all the lead cast bullet manufacturers that people would recommend. __________________ "And finally, the Baby Bear looked and he said, "Somebody's sleeping in my bed, and the bastard's still there!" But Goldylocks had a Remington semi-automatic, with a scope and a hair-trigger!"

April 21, 2009, 07:51 PM	#7
Ed_ Member Join Date: January 27, 2009 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 96	http://www.missouribullet.com/ Very well ran business and good product Ordered online on a wednesday at my door Friday Last edited by Ed_; April 22, 2009 at 09:00 AM.

April 22, 2009, 08:25 AM	#10
Nate1778 Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2009 Location: Louisville Ky Posts: 312	Nice, I see Moyers sells a .266 6.5 round for the Carcano owners of the world. Nice find, thank you sir. __________________ "And finally, the Baby Bear looked and he said, "Somebody's sleeping in my bed, and the bastard's still there!" But Goldylocks had a Remington semi-automatic, with a scope and a hair-trigger!"

April 22, 2009, 10:07 PM	#14
OldShooter Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 846	cast I don't have a lot of experience but I have used Oregon Trail Laser Cast and Better Bullets. Results seems good.

April 20, 2009, 08:11 PM	#2
.357 mag Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 193	http://www.wideners.com/ They will take a while but they are honest about it and the product is good. Prices aren't bad either. If they have them in stock.

April 20, 2009, 09:44 PM	#3
Doby45 Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 213	The only one I have dealt with and can refer as of now is Dardas. www.dardascastbullets.com I placed an order for a measily 100 40cal 180gr just so that I could use them to work up a load and see how they do. The product that I received was top notch, the price was really good and communications were excellent. As soon as I get my Storm Lake barrel in for my Glock and get a chance to test my setup rounds I am sure I will buy more in larger quantities. :-)

April 21, 2009, 12:55 PM	#4
iblong Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2008 Location: MN Posts: 559	http://www.snscasting.com/ Good people,good pricing.and have never wated more than 5 days for delivery. Check them out. Bob.

April 21, 2009, 01:44 PM	#5
Fred_Fred Member Join Date: March 26, 2007 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 35	I use Dardas. Last order of .45 lswc's took about 3-4 wks. You can always order a small amount from several makers then buy bulk from the one you like..

April 21, 2009, 10:03 PM	#8
raxafarian Junior Member Join Date: December 16, 2006 Posts: 4	I've had good luck with these guys: www.betterbullets.com

April 22, 2009, 05:31 AM	#9
CBP Member Join Date: August 20, 2007 Posts: 16	http://www.moyerscastbullets.com/pricelist.html Very good quality bullets. Mr. Moyer and his wife run this full time business themselves. I've stopped by his place to pick up bullets when in the area and enjoyed talking to him. You may want to email him first concerning shipment, as I haven't dealt with him lately. As far as service, I believe he is an honest person to work with and he will treat you fairly.

April 22, 2009, 01:05 PM	#11
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	Hunter's Supply from Midway Arms. Excellent.

April 22, 2009, 01:38 PM	#12
Prince55 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Posts: 472	Beartooth, Dardas, & Montana Bullet

April 22, 2009, 09:05 PM	#13
troutbum Junior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Posts: 6	+1 for Missouri Bullets. I placed an order last Friday morning and recieved them on Monday. Can't beat that now a days. Prices and shipping is also great.

April 22, 2009, 10:41 PM	#15
Aldadentist Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 58	I have used Oregon Trail Laser-Cast in 200 lswc for 45 acp and get amazing accuracy. Shipping is included when you order. I also have good results with Berry's Manufacturing lead cast bullets but they are delayed in shipping right now but have been great in the past. Any order over $50 gets free shipping.

April 30, 2009, 12:54 PM	#16
jtmo3 Member Join Date: March 22, 2007 Posts: 47	+1 on Missouri bullet. I ordered 1500 yesterday at about noon and came home about 30 minutes ago and they were waiting at my door. I live in Missouri and they were delivered in less than 24 hours. Great service. John

April 30, 2009, 06:35 PM	#17
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I second the motion on Dardas cast bullets. www.dardascastbullets.com I ordered from them for the first time a couple of months back. Because my last handful of trips to the range were all indoors, I was shooting plated and jacketed. Last weekend, I finally got a chance to try my new Dardas cast bullets in 9mm and .45 and I loved 'em. These are terrific bullets, at a great price, and Matt is fine guy to deal with. Now that I've gotten some of them on paper, I see no reason to shop somewhere else. My next order will likely be in four or five calibers. I highly recommend Dardas. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

April 30, 2009, 07:17 PM	#18
rn22723 Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2001 Location: Burbs of Minneapolis Posts: 676	Missouri Bullets!!!

April 30, 2009, 08:05 PM	#19
SwampYankee Registration in progress Join Date: November 1, 2008 Location: I can be found on a number of other forums. Posts: 1,333	I have been very happy with Chey Cast! http://www.cheycast.com/

April 30, 2009, 08:12 PM	#20
floydster Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2008 Posts: 472	Missouri bullets all the way, no dinking around waiting for your order while Bubba makes a run on the bullets you want. Order from Missouri, you will have your bullets in three days and they are excellent.

April 30, 2009, 08:44 PM	#21
RedHawk357 Member Join Date: September 7, 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorad Posts: 63	Wonder has anyone ordered from Penn yet and how did that work out for you? I understand everyone is running a little behind here lately but when they say behind do they mean like two or three months? As for the Dardas bullets anyone got any info as to hardness of the different types of bullets they sell? Thx

May 1, 2009, 07:55 AM	#22
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	From the home page of the Dardas site: Our bullets are 100% inspected providing you with the very highest quality cast bullets possible. We use specification alloy consisting of 92% Lead -2% Tin-6% Antimony (Brinell Hardness Number 18-20). We have 36 years of bullet casting experience which is reinvested into the very high quality cast bullets that you purchase from us. I have no stake in the company... I just really enjoy a good product at a good price and when there's decent folks running the show, all the better. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

May 1, 2009, 07:59 AM	#23
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	Regarding Penn-- I haven't ever bought from him or used his bullets. What I do know is that Penn has been around for a while, I remember his ads from the gun rags of the 80s. Also, I contacted him a few months ago because of what I'd seen on his site for the last year. Seems that he offers a wide array of products, but all of them except for the most common ones are NOT being produced because he's been overblown with orders. He's sending out 200 grain .45 LSWC by the hundreds of thousands, but some of the odd stuff isn't even being cast. So I e-mailed to ask him if that was clearing up any time soon and he said that it wasn't yet. That was in January, IIRC, so things may have changed since that time. I am interested in his cast lead .30 Carbine bullets. No good in a carbine (lead bullets gum up the gas system) but I'd use them for my Blackhawk. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

May 1, 2009, 09:04 AM	#24
Doby45 Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2009 Location: Powder Springs, GA Posts: 213	I just ordered another 500 of Dardas' bullets. Love em and the service has been great. I also have no stake at all in the guys company but the level of customer service sold me. Sevens PM me your addy as a have a small amount of 10mm brass that I do not need and I will just send it to ya. Nothing major, like 20 pieces.

May 2, 2009, 06:02 AM	#25
ShootingNut Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,475	Hands down winner in my book, is Mike in Carbondale, Il www.mastercastbullets.com Very competitive pricing, for a very good product. SN