Dang Bullets got expensive!!!!!

[bruceflinch]

Went to the USI Range today to buy some bullets. (Members get a discount)

The 40 cal 200 grn cost $107 per 1000 + tax
The 45 cal 230 grn were $1000 per 1000 + tax

These were jacketed Zero Bullets.

Might have to consider lead bullets in my 1911's....

[V8toytruck]

Wow those 45 cal bullets are pricey at $1 a pop!

[rksimple]

Lead bullets work great in 45. I've been casting them for years. And wheel weights are dirt cheap.

[SVRider]

Where have you been sourcing your wheel weights? Seems like all of the places around here have "contracts with recyclers"....

I know everyone says find a small tire shop....I guess they aren't small enough around here....

[QuickOnTheDraw]

Went to the USI Range today to buy some bullets. (Members get a discount)

The 40 cal 200 grn cost $107 per 1000 + tax
The 45 cal 230 grn were $1000 per 1000 + tax

These were jacketed Zero Bullets.

Might have to consider lead bullets in my 1911's....

Did they just go up, I bought some last Friday for 45 ACP at $108.00 per 1000 with tax!

[CSACANNONEER]

Try pricing quality 50BMG bullets.

[thebloodsonthewall]

I just bought 2000 9mm bullets and I am planning to buy at least 4000 more pretty soon before prices go up more.

[bohoki]

Where have you been sourcing your wheel weights? Seems like all of the places around here have "contracts with recyclers"....

I know everyone says find a small tire shop....I guess they aren't small enough around here....

it helps if you buy some tires

geez you expect to walk off the street into the showroom and say hey can i have a bucket of wheel weights

[rksimple]

Where have you been sourcing your wheel weights? Seems like all of the places around here have "contracts with recyclers"....

I know everyone says find a small tire shop....I guess they aren't small enough around here....

Smaller non-chain shops. 15 bucks for a 5 gallon bucket. Out at the small range I frequent, I hit the backstop and look for commercial hardcast bullets. They're usually right under the surface. I've got hundreds of pounds of good lead that way.

[510dat]

How about using the lead out of old car batteries? Has anybody tried that?

[What Just Happened?]

How about using the lead out of old car batteries? Has anybody tried that?

I've heard casters say it's not worth the trouble.

[brando]

Try working up loads and BDC info with CNC-lathed solids @ $2.25 a piece...ugh. I swear they told me my rifle was chambered for .408 rounds, not $5 bills.

[Fjold]

They certainly have:

Speer Trophy Bonded Bear Claw Bullets 375 Caliber (375 Diameter) 300 Grain Jacketed Soft Point Box of 25
Our price: $49.49

Yes, $2 each!

[bohoki]

I've heard casters say it's not worth the trouble.

yup dont mess with battery lead

either A you dont neutralize the sulphuric acid and it corrodes your molds and barrel

or b you neutralize the acid and it makes salts that corrode your molds and barrel

[bruceflinch]

D'OH! Them thar .45's were $100.00 per 1000..

A year ago I paid $66.00 per 1000 on the .40's & $71. per 1000 on the .45's.