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    Question Thinking about not casting......

    Any recommendations for pre cast boolit company?

    Looking for a variety of calibers and boolit weights.

    Mostly rifle stuff.
    "Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face!" - Mike Tyson

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    That look on your face, when you shift into 6th gear, but it's not there.

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    I’ve pretty much gone to Everglades plated bullets. I’ve been very satisfied with both their products and service.

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    I've stopped casting and have recently purchased rifle boolits from The Bull Shop, Western, and Quality Bullet Co. Good prices and good quality.
    I already did cast bajillions of .45, .44 .38, .312 and .309 pistola lead that will last to infinity and beyond.
    Just decided it's more work than fun these days.

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    Wilco, send your gear over and I'll dispose of it for you....
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    Quote Originally Posted by jdgabbard View Post
    Wilco, send your gear over and I'll dispose of it for you....
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA!!!!!!!!

    Silly Rabbit!
    "Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face!" - Mike Tyson

    "Don't let my fears become yours." - Me, talking to my children

    That look on your face, when you shift into 6th gear, but it's not there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by txbirdman View Post
    I’ve pretty much gone to Everglades plated bullets. I’ve been very satisfied with both their products and service.
    Thank you for the info.
    "Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face!" - Mike Tyson

    "Don't let my fears become yours." - Me, talking to my children

    That look on your face, when you shift into 6th gear, but it's not there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by K43 View Post
    I've stopped casting and have recently purchased rifle boolits from The Bull Shop, Western, and Quality Bullet Co. Good prices and good quality.
    I already did cast bajillions of .45, .44 .38, .312 and .309 pistola lead that will last to infinity and beyond.
    Just decided it's more work than fun these days.
    AAAHHHHhhh. I forgot about them. Thanks.
    "Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face!" - Mike Tyson

    "Don't let my fears become yours." - Me, talking to my children

    That look on your face, when you shift into 6th gear, but it's not there.

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    You reminded me of a favorite neighbor that is selling out and moving to Austin.

    He stopped by awhile back and told me, "I'm, thinking about moving to Austin to be closer to the grandkids".

    I told him,
    "Oh yeah. In that case---Maybe you should think about something else. Like world hunger or inflation".
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    Quote Originally Posted by txbirdman View Post
    I’ve pretty much gone to Everglades plated bullets. I’ve been very satisfied with both their products and service.
    Impressive selection.
    "Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face!" - Mike Tyson

    "Don't let my fears become yours." - Me, talking to my children

    That look on your face, when you shift into 6th gear, but it's not there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Winger Ed. View Post
    You reminded me of a favorite neighbor that is selling out and moving to Austin.

    He stopped by awhile back and told me, "I'm, thinking about moving to Austin to be closer to the grandkids".

    I told him,
    "Oh yeah. In that case---Maybe you should think about something else. Like world hunger or inflation".
    Ed!!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
    "Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face!" - Mike Tyson

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    That look on your face, when you shift into 6th gear, but it's not there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WILCO View Post
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA!!!!!!!!

    Silly Rabbit!
    I figured you'd like that one, buddy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by jdgabbard View Post
    I figured you'd like that one, buddy!
    I did indeed my friend. Did indeed!
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    That look on your face, when you shift into 6th gear, but it's not there.

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    Before I got into casting I purchased and shot a lot from this company.
    https://missouribullet.com/index.php

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    Quote Originally Posted by Super Sneaky Steve View Post
    Before I got into casting I purchased and shot a lot from this company.
    https://missouribullet.com/index.php
    Thank you!!

    Lots of great options.
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    "Don't let my fears become yours." - Me, talking to my children

    That look on your face, when you shift into 6th gear, but it's not there.

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    Wilco, I haven't used Missouri Bullets in a long time, but last I did they were mostly undersized, hard, and with crayon wax lube. Just a heads up. They were affordable though...
    Currently looking for a Lyman/Ideal 311419 Mold - PM if you have one you'd like to get rid of!

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    Jdgabbard's very own boolit boxes pattern!

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    There are companies that will size bullets to your specification, and some will sell bullets that are not sized or lubed. Just another option.

    I am not fond of casting but it does save $$$. Lubing and sizing are not too onerous as I can do about 1000/hr. I understand not wanting to cast.

    Another thing to consider if buying bullets. Every supplier I used would give a 10% discount on 10k bullets. They would let me mix calibers as but I only shot 9mm, .38/.357 and .45 so they were common bullets. Doesn't hurt to ask for the discount and see what they offer.
    Don Verna


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    Quote Originally Posted by dverna View Post
    There are companies that will size bullets to your specification, and some will sell bullets that are not sized or lubed. Just another option.

    I am not fond of casting but it does save $$$. Lubing and sizing are not too onerous as I can do about 1000/hr. I understand not wanting to cast.

    Another thing to consider if buying bullets. Every supplier I used would give a 10% discount on 10k bullets. They would let me mix calibers as but I only shot 9mm, .38/.357 and .45 so they were common bullets. Doesn't hurt to ask for the discount and see what they offer.
    Also, at 67 years of age: ask for a senior discount! Nothing ventured, nothing gained???

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    Quote Originally Posted by jdgabbard View Post
    Wilco, I haven't used Missouri Bullets in a long time, but last I did they were mostly undersized, hard, and with crayon wax lube. Just a heads up. They were affordable though...
    Thank you. Duly noted!!!
    "Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face!" - Mike Tyson

    "Don't let my fears become yours." - Me, talking to my children

    That look on your face, when you shift into 6th gear, but it's not there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dverna View Post
    There are companies that will size bullets to your specification, and some will sell bullets that are not sized or lubed. Just another option.

    I am not fond of casting but it does save $$$. Lubing and sizing are not too onerous as I can do about 1000/hr. I understand not wanting to cast.

    Another thing to consider if buying bullets. Every supplier I used would give a 10% discount on 10k bullets. They would let me mix calibers as but I only shot 9mm, .38/.357 and .45 so they were common bullets. Doesn't hurt to ask for the discount and see what they offer.
    Thanks Don. That's good information.
    "Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face!" - Mike Tyson

    "Don't let my fears become yours." - Me, talking to my children

    That look on your face, when you shift into 6th gear, but it's not there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wooserco View Post
    Also, at 67 years of age: ask for a senior discount! Nothing ventured, nothing gained???
    Dude!!!! Brilliant!!!!
    "Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face!" - Mike Tyson

    "Don't let my fears become yours." - Me, talking to my children

    That look on your face, when you shift into 6th gear, but it's not there.

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