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**QCATrader** · 10-04-2007, 04:20 AM

This might be the wrong forum, but I'm trying to find a supply (or supplier) of 148 Grain HBWC bullets (not loaded) to use in PPC competition with my S&W .38 Spl.

I used Star bullets out of Indianapolis for many years, but of course, they're no longer in business, but that's the quality I'm looking for. I like to buy in large lots.

fredj338 · 10-04-2007, 08:16 AM

I don;t know anyone that casts them, too slow, but several manuf. still swage them. Remigton, Speer & Hornady. I also believe Berry's or Ranier make a plated HBWC.

Noah Mercy · 10-04-2007, 08:19 AM

Hornady and Speer both sell good quality swaged HBWCs. Using my Ruger GP100, I've put both brands into groups under 1/2" at 25 yards (scoped off a bench, of course) and have several PPC trophies I won using them. I actually ended up changing over to hand-cast button-nosed wadcutters after a couple years to save money and got identical performance, but if I didn't cast, I'd still shoot whichever of the two factory bullets I could get cheapest.

**QCATrader** · 10-04-2007, 10:23 AM

Thanks guys.

I knew about Hornady and a local dealer has those in stock, maybe that will be my first test.

I also want to try the Speer since I've heard rumors that they bought out Star.

I'm avoiding the Remington because I've heard so many guys complain about how dirty they are. If none of the above work I may try them.

Has anyone tried the Zero bullets?

10-04-2007, 04:20 AM	#1
QCATrader XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Iowa / Arizona Posts: 291	.38 Spl 148 HBWC This might be the wrong forum, but I'm trying to find a supply (or supplier) of 148 Grain HBWC bullets (not loaded) to use in PPC competition with my S&W .38 Spl. I used Star bullets out of Indianapolis for many years, but of course, they're no longer in business, but that's the quality I'm looking for. I like to buy in large lots. __________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's in English, thank a vet! Last edited by QCATrader; 10-04-2007 at 04:23 AM.

10-04-2007, 08:19 AM	#3
Noah Mercy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sheridan, Wyoming Posts: 276	Hornady and Speer both sell good quality swaged HBWCs. Using my Ruger GP100, I've put both brands into groups under 1/2" at 25 yards (scoped off a bench, of course) and have several PPC trophies I won using them. I actually ended up changing over to hand-cast button-nosed wadcutters after a couple years to save money and got identical performance, but if I didn't cast, I'd still shoot whichever of the two factory bullets I could get cheapest. __________________ I may be fat, hairy, and ugly...BUT AT LEAST I SMELL BAD!

10-04-2007, 10:23 AM	#4
QCATrader XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Iowa / Arizona Posts: 291	Thanks guys. I knew about Hornady and a local dealer has those in stock, maybe that will be my first test. I also want to try the Speer since I've heard rumors that they bought out Star. I'm avoiding the Remington because I've heard so many guys complain about how dirty they are. If none of the above work I may try them. Has anyone tried the Zero bullets? __________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it's in English, thank a vet!

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10-04-2007, 08:16 AM	#2
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,220	I don;t know anyone that casts them, too slow, but several manuf. still swage them. Remigton, Speer & Hornady. I also believe Berry's or Ranier make a plated HBWC.