Lead-Free Bullets?

[Reduxus]

Anyone have any tips on where to find lead-free bullets for reloading that won't break the bank? From what I've found, everything seems to be twice as expensive as lead bullets.

Specifically looking to reload 9x19mm and .223/5.56

[Sig so sour of ca]

Everglades? Barry’s bullets, blue bullets. Just a few I know of.

[Bisley]

What are they going to he used for. If you're not hunting, no need for lead free. If hunting, what? Makes a HUGE difference.

[edgerly779]

Noslers seconds just watch for sales Some are over runs some are blems.

[Reduxus]

What are they going to he used for. If you're not hunting, no need for lead free. If hunting, what? Makes a HUGE difference.

They're just going to be used for target shooting. I have a friend who owns land that I can shoot on, but the stipulation is that I use lead free bullets. I'm trying to see if this is cost effective, or if I just have to make the long haul out to BLM land.

[Bisley]

They're just going to be used for target shooting. I have a friend who owns land that I can shoot on, but the stipulation is that I use lead free bullets. I'm trying to see if this is cost effective, or if I just have to make the long haul out to BLM land.

Also need to know what caliber. If you are shooting a .223 Nosler Lead Free Ballistic Tips & Hornady NTX bullets are a very affordable alternative.

I take it is from the statement you know you can use lead to target shoot but it is the friend's request for lead free?

[JackEllis]

If you're shooting .223, Hornady NTX bullets run about 12 cents apiece more than Hornady's 55 grain FMJ and flat base bullets. For Noslers, the price differential is closer to 20 cents.

[edgerly779]

Copperheads .223 solid copper 55 gr were 8 cents a piece for varmint and non game. I just searched cannot find them I bought a thousand few years ago 70 bucks I thought it ws RMR I got them fron\m.

[Whiterabbit]

cheapest alone, best I have found are E-tip blems from SPS.

Best bang for buck, that's barnes bullets at full retail from our online shops. Reason being, E-tips aren't such a great value if the accuracy is poor. Barnes bullets just seem to work better for downrange precision.

As always, YMMV.

Since I cast, I have been meaning to try casting my own out of bismuth. One of these days...

[rsrocket1]

cheapest alone, best I have found are E-tip blems from SPS.

Best bang for buck, that's barnes bullets at full retail from our online shops. Reason being, E-tips aren't such a great value if the accuracy is poor. Barnes bullets just seem to work better for downrange precision.

As always, YMMV.

Since I cast, I have been meaning to try casting my own out of bismuth. One of these days...

Maybe it's time to bring back the lost art of casting zinc bullets.

[edgerly779]

^^^ For target shooting yes.

[Spyder]

I wouldn't bother loading lead free for target shooting, unless you're only going to fire a few rounds a trip. Make the drive.

[CSACANNONEER]

Lead free frangible 9mm and .223 can be had for $50-$75 per 1000 if you shop around and snatch up deals when you find them.

[Whiterabbit]

Maybe it's time to bring back the lost art of casting zinc bullets.

Been there. I for one will leave it a lost art.