What brand of .45 bullets do ya'll prefer?

[melissa5]

I found some Berry's http://www.berrysmfg.com/product-i14521-c17-g8-b0-p0-.45_Cal_230gr_RN.aspx that look promising. Also, free shipping with orders of $50.

[Bawanna]

I found some Berry's http://www.berrysmfg.com/product-i14521-c17-g8-b0-p0-.45_Cal_230gr_RN.aspx that look promising. Also, free shipping with orders of $50.

http://www.precisiondelta.com/detail.php?sku=B-45-230-FMJ

These are real FMJ, not plated although Berry's is good stuff, I hear. Never used it but know many who have.

119 per 1000 including shipping. You might call as it's a little confusing. I read it as a 2000 minimum but I'm not sure that's actually the case. I went with 2000. Nice bullets, very consistant in the ones I've used so far.

[MW surveyor]

OK, I like lead as I can get them from a local source at $67.00 per thousand. These are either 200 grain LSW or 230 RNL with a BH of 18. Never had any problem with leading in my 9 mm, 38/357 and the 45. Also, don't have any of those guns with the polygonal barrels. But then again, some indoor ranges may not let you shoot lead. There are 2 near me that won't and 1 that will. The outdoor range doesn't care one way or the other.

Only 300 more posts till I become a 1000 club member. Gonna have to think of a karma give away. Thought of something. You'll just have to wait :angel:

[OldLincoln]

I buy mine from my local reloading store. They are made in by a company that has "Nevada" in the name but used to be something else. Okay so I forgot! The local guy sells pallet loads weekly and the 500 round box shelf price is less than the online price. The lead price is a little less than plated but not by much.

Point is check local sources before buying as you may be surprised (or not).

[MW surveyor]

^^^What OldLincoln said ^^^^ check local sources first and see what their prices are. You may be surprised especially on small quantities of powder and primers. Hazmat really eats up savings if you only order small amounts. Also, if you buy online and have the bullets mailed, be on real good terms with your postal carrier :)

[CJB]

Berry's runs hot and cold from my own experience Melissa5

target and practice ammo - go cheap, make it function

defensive ammo - factory stuff only

Just got in 1000 rounds of WWB, and 1000 rounds of Aguilla ammo, 45cal and some bargain basement prices (better than wally world by about 20 percent). That was local gun show stuff, so the deals are out there. I see better ammo deals at gun shows than any other place.

[500KV]

http://www.precisiondelta.com/detail.php?sku=B-45-230-FMJ

These are real FMJ, not plated although Berry's is good stuff, I hear. Never used it but know many who have.

119 per 1000 including shipping. You might call as it's a little confusing. I read it as a 2000 minimum but I'm not sure that's actually the case. I went with 2000. Nice bullets, very consistant in the ones I've used so far.

What Bawanna said.
These are the cheapest/best jacketed bullets I've found and I have tried just about all of them.

[melissa5]

What Bawanna said.
These are the cheapest/best jacketed bullets I've found and I have tried just about all of them.

Excellent! Ya'll have convinced me. Too bad they are out of stock at the moment.

Maybe I'll go with LRN for the first go round.

[500KV]

Hmm... Looks like the 230gr LRN are also on backorder melissa.
I wouldn't think you would have a long wait for the FMJ's though. They're one of his most popular.

You could give him a call.
Maybe he had to get away for a few days; who knows.

[Bawanna]

Hmm... Looks like the 230gr LRN are also on backorder melissa.
I wouldn't think you would have a long wait for the FMJ's though. They're one of his most popular.

You could give him a call.
Maybe he had to get away for a few days; who knows.

Do that Melissa, see how long you'll have to wait. If it's too long I'll send you a box of 500. I got almost 4 left and they will last me a long time. I could get along fine with one box less.
Plus you'll only have 500 to burn if you don't like em but I promise you there is nothing not to like. They are really good stuff.

[MW surveyor]

Melissa

These are the people that I get my lead bullets from www.friendswoodbullet.com (http://www.friendswoodbullet.com) . Looks like they went up a bit in price but still good bullets. LSW 200 grain 500 for $37.75, RNL 230 grain 500 for $38.24. Their shipping is $15.00 flat rate for I believe up to 60 pounds.

I really like the nice clean holes of the LSWs. I'm using 4.3 grains of Bullseye and setting OAL at 1.245". You just want to be about a finger nails' thickness from the shoulder of the bullet. Not a screamer load but real good for target work. Use your barrel to check overall length. They should "plop" in and be flush with the barrel hood.

Good luck

[OldLincoln]

Update: The bullets I buy locally are made by X-Treme Bullets (http://xtremebullets.com/plated.htm) They were originally Western Nevada / West Coast Bullet Inc. and were sold a couple times. Their 230gn plated 45 are listed at $70.50 shipped for 500. The last I bought locally were about $63.

[Tilos]

My fav fmj supplier has been mentioned but if you can tolerate the lube and smoke lead will work too.

Best cast online:
http://www.missouribullet.com/index.php
MBC ships within minutes of ordering.

2nd best:
http://www.pennbullets.com/

Always wanted to try these:
http://www.dardascastbullets.com/

just sayin'
Tilos

[DJK11]

I know very little about reloading, but had a guy at my LGS load some .45 acp to punch holes with the PM45. He used Winchester WST and Berrys plated 45 Cal 185gr HBRN. WOW!, I can't believe how accurate and soft recoil. At 25' I can put most in the same hole. Makes it more fun to shoot.

[Canine Dave]

Been using these for awhile. Good quality, priced fairly. https://www.bobsbullets.net

Try his 160gr 45. Light charge of BE. You will have to lighten your recoil spring. Accurate, cheap Bullseye round.

[kwh]

I like the polymer coated lead bullets. Less mess than wax coated lead. Cheaper than plated bullets (last time I looked) OK for use in polygonal barrels.

[DJK11]

Berry’s plated. I’ve loaded a few thousand Acme red coated and they shoot equal to Berry’s just more smoke. The cost being equal I’ll stick with Berry’s. The Bayou green also shoot very well.