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Woody1961 · 01-25-2006, 01:04 PM

I'm looking to get into reloading, but I'm struggling with bullet cost, as that seems to be the big variable for allowing me to be cost effective. Just not much savings over WWB for target plinking in 40 cal. that I've been able to figure out.

My son is thinking of getting a 45, which would be a big cost savings to reload, but for me I think I might better put the money towards a new 9mm for the range.

Anyone reloading 40 cal more than a few bucks cheaper than $16/100 (my WWB cost) that could point me to your source? I'd like to stick with FMJ or copper coating, but would consider an all lead round if it brought the cost down substantially.

Thanks in advance,

Woody

mullanman · 01-25-2006, 01:17 PM

If you pick up recyled brass and shoot lead....You can get your cost for shooting .40 down to about 3$ a box of 100....mucho savings. Find a good brass source, try an LE range and ask if you can pick up the brass (usually .40) and find someone local who sells lead bullets. You'll be paying 23-25$ for 500 .40 bullets on the average. Having lead shipped to your door is expensive. I drive to Phoenix to pick up mine, or i buy zero bullets where the shipping cost is included.

**beardman2** · 01-25-2006, 02:08 PM

barrys plated from cabelas is the cheapest I've found in my reloading research.

where in phoenix do you get your lead?

mullanman · 01-25-2006, 02:16 PM

Billy bullets.

located in apache junction. i have a friend pick up or when i go to pheonix i'll call ahead and pick up myself...saves shipping. about 50$ for a 1K moly coated 230 gr round nose.

JesterXD40 · 01-25-2006, 02:18 PM

rainer from midway, I buy them in 1k boxes, on sale they are 52$. They are plated.

ichy_trigger · 01-25-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JesterXD40

rainer from midway, I buy them in 1k boxes, on sale they are 52$. They are plated.

These are great bullets for copper plated or you can buy Precision Delta for $70.00 shipped from http://www.precisiondeltasales.com/. They are very accurate and copper jacketed. Also, if you use an economy powder like "Tight Group" you can save even more money. There is lots of great .40 load info in here if you do a search.

SteveW1958 · 01-25-2006, 03:45 PM

I use either Berry's or Rainier plated from Cabelas. Also a buddy and I just ordered 165gn FMJ HP's Zero's for about .064¢ in a quanity of 5K. My cost per round of .40 is 8 to 9¢ using the above and Win 231 or WST. about half of the cost of WWB from Wally world.

**Old School** · 01-25-2006, 05:11 PM

I am a big fan of Zero JHP bullets. I load them in 9mm and .45ACP.

Woody1961 · 01-26-2006, 12:10 PM

Thanks guys. So much info 'out there' on the subject it is difficult to wade through the chaff. You guys gave me great leads and now I have several places to choose from!

I ordered 2100 180gr .40 moly coated for $99.95 *delivered* from MasterBlaster which gets the bullet cost for me down to $4.76/100. Powder and primer should be doable for a little over $3/100 (this I can get locally to save the hazardous shipping fees). $8/100 makes it VERY reasonable now.

After I shoot the MB, there are a few others you guys suggested that have low shipping costs or that are included in the price. My first choice would be to go with the Rainer if I could find away to avoid shipping (I'm in N. Virginia).

Thanks again for all the great sources!

Woody

mcb · 01-26-2006, 12:13 PM

One of the club members were I shoot alot of USPSA orders Montana Gold by the pallet. Last fall I got 1k of 180 RNFP MG CMJ for 65$. With the cost of lead I think they will be slightly more expesive this year but it not bad for a CMJ.

mcb

01-25-2006, 01:04 PM	#1
Woody1961 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 22	What bullets do you buy? I'm looking to get into reloading, but I'm struggling with bullet cost, as that seems to be the big variable for allowing me to be cost effective. Just not much savings over WWB for target plinking in 40 cal. that I've been able to figure out. My son is thinking of getting a 45, which would be a big cost savings to reload, but for me I think I might better put the money towards a new 9mm for the range. Anyone reloading 40 cal more than a few bucks cheaper than $16/100 (my WWB cost) that could point me to your source? I'd like to stick with FMJ or copper coating, but would consider an all lead round if it brought the cost down substantially. Thanks in advance, Woody

01-25-2006, 01:17 PM	#2
mullanman XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,909	If you pick up recyled brass and shoot lead....You can get your cost for shooting .40 down to about 3$ a box of 100....mucho savings. Find a good brass source, try an LE range and ask if you can pick up the brass (usually .40) and find someone local who sells lead bullets. You'll be paying 23-25$ for 500 .40 bullets on the average. Having lead shipped to your door is expensive. I drive to Phoenix to pick up mine, or i buy zero bullets where the shipping cost is included. __________________ USPSA L2683

01-25-2006, 02:08 PM	#3
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,950	barrys plated from cabelas is the cheapest I've found in my reloading research. where in phoenix do you get your lead? __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

01-25-2006, 02:16 PM	#4
mullanman XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,909	Billy bullets. located in apache junction. i have a friend pick up or when i go to pheonix i'll call ahead and pick up myself...saves shipping. about 50$ for a 1K moly coated 230 gr round nose. __________________ USPSA L2683

01-25-2006, 02:18 PM	#5
JesterXD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pulaski Pa Posts: 411	rainer from midway, I buy them in 1k boxes, on sale they are 52$. They are plated. __________________ 1 4\" 40 1 M&P .40 M&P Forums

01-25-2006, 03:45 PM	#7
SteveW1958 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: SW PA Posts: 380	I use either Berry's or Rainier plated from Cabelas. Also a buddy and I just ordered 165gn FMJ HP's Zero's for about .064¢ in a quanity of 5K. My cost per round of .40 is 8 to 9¢ using the above and Win 231 or WST. about half of the cost of WWB from Wally world.

01-25-2006, 05:11 PM	#8
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,619	I am a big fan of Zero JHP bullets. I load them in 9mm and .45ACP. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

01-26-2006, 12:10 PM	#9
Woody1961 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 22	Thanks guys. So much info 'out there' on the subject it is difficult to wade through the chaff. You guys gave me great leads and now I have several places to choose from! I ordered 2100 180gr .40 moly coated for $99.95 delivered from MasterBlaster which gets the bullet cost for me down to $4.76/100. Powder and primer should be doable for a little over $3/100 (this I can get locally to save the hazardous shipping fees). $8/100 makes it VERY reasonable now. After I shoot the MB, there are a few others you guys suggested that have low shipping costs or that are included in the price. My first choice would be to go with the Rainer if I could find away to avoid shipping (I'm in N. Virginia). Thanks again for all the great sources! Woody

01-26-2006, 12:13 PM	#10
mcb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 2,050	One of the club members were I shoot alot of USPSA orders Montana Gold by the pallet. Last fall I got 1k of 180 RNFP MG CMJ for 65$. With the cost of lead I think they will be slightly more expesive this year but it not bad for a CMJ. mcb __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

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