So I have my brass, primers, and powder picked out but what about bullets

[snowman46919]

So I have my press and my components picked out pretty much ready to pull the trigger once the funds get around to piling up. My question I am struggling with is what bullets to go with. Semi-wadcutters seem pointless for me, which leaves JSP and JHP. Seems like if they are going to cost about the same to reload why not do all hollow points? Is there a foreseeable downside to this? Would I run into any issues if I decided to shoot competitively? My sig seems to eat hollow points better so why not shoot them full time? If I have missed something please let me know.

 

[msquared]

I have always gone with the least expensive type that my pistols will run. Ive tested accuracy with RN FN JHP etc and not noticed a difference. (shooting 25yrds or less for USPSA / IDPA / Steel). 2 of mine dont like molly or lead, the rest do. So I load precision molly coated lead FP for those and Berrys whatever is cheapest when I order for the rest.

Sounds like you already found that your sig likes HP so unless you find a cheaper alternative that runs 100%, stick with them.

 

[Water63]

Just something to think about lead bullets are about 1/2 what plated or jacketed are. My Smith 99 likes the cast so for range ammo I shoot cast. Check out berry bullet site they have several stlyes of plated for cast look at Missouri bullet site.
Just my but you can shoot 2 times as much as plated or jacketed by using cast bullets.

 

[Leadeye]

Cast your own.

 

[Six Shooter Steve]

dont know what caliber you are loading but I would shoot lead if your gun likes them. I load missouri bullets and Dardas for most all my pistols and none have issues with lead. You can get twice the amount of bullets with lead for the same money. If I have any of the calibers you load, I would be more than happy to give ya a few to try out.

 

[snowman46919]

40 smith and wes would love to see your reloading setup

 

[Six Shooter Steve]

ahhh no 40's in my lineup. I load for 9mm, 38, 357, 45, and 480 ruger

 

[snowman46919]

what presses are you using? certainly you are using progressives if your reloading that many.

 

[redneckmedic]

I am a huge fan of Berry's Bullets $40 per 500 at the 1500. The are copper washed not jacketed, and my glock loves them!

 

[Brownie]

Im with leadeye if your burning a bunch of powder cast your own. Cheaper and a sense of pride!

 

[lyric911]

BulletsDirect.com is the cheapest I've found for lead. Good quality stuff too. Just don't expect a lot of communication or anything. Customer service is good though. Had a screw up (my fault) and they were accommodating in getting it fixed (shipped bad order back, only had to pay shipping for correct order.)

 

[Six Shooter Steve]

what presses are you using? certainly you are using progressives if your reloading that many.

Nope no progressives for me. I just have a lee single stage. Nothin fancy but gets the job done.

 

[snowman46919]

Nope no progressives for me. I just have a lee single stage. Nothin fancy but gets the job done.

impressive not sure I would have the patience for that I am looking at a lee pro 1000 they were on sale last week for about 150 and I should have snapped at it then because now its not on sale anymore

 

[Six Shooter Steve]

Lee progressives have too many problems for me. I am about to update to a lee turret to speed up the process though.

 

[snowman46919]

Lee progressives have too many problems for me. I am about to update to a lee turret to speed up the process though.

From what I have been reading, and believe me I do a lot of reading, the initial setup is the worst part and if not done properly they can be incredibly finicky. I would love to have a dillon but the price point is as I am sure you know much much higher.

 

[Six Shooter Steve]

Yeah I know quite a few guys that have had them in 9pm setup and got rid of them because of constant problems. I can't afford a dillon either so I'm going the turret route.

 

[redneckmedic]

Buy once cry once, I would just save and save until you can get a dillon. You will eventually get frustrated and buy one anyhow, why not start out that way.

You can always have your buddy go in on it with you.

 

[sv40sw45]

Montana Gold HP is the way to go.

 

[DustyDawg48]

Montana Gold HP is the way to go.

+1 to this right here!

I've used MG 124 grain fmj 9mm bullets plus their 230 grain FMJ and their 200 grain jacketed flat point and I don't think I'll even bother looking for another bullet manufacturer. They produce a quality product at a good price and sponsor and support all sorts of shooting sports. Shipping is free to any business and $5.00 USPS to a residence.

Montana Gold Bullet, Incorporated - Kalispell, Montana

 

[Leo]

The trick to bullets is to buy them at least 500 at a time. If you look around, sometimes you can find Remington or Winchester bulk paks that have 2000 in a box. this drops the price per bullet down. It is hard to spend the money all at once like that, but will save you money in the long run. I sure miss Star bullet in Indianapolis, as well as National bullet in East Lake, Ohio.