BulletMatch, a Catalog of Cast Bullets

[Bazoo]

Many of ya’ll might have noticed that I haven’t been very active on the forum here, and many probably remember a while back when I was asking for bullet samples (thank you to all who have helped with samples!).

Well, after many man hours of work (300+ combined) myself and my friend have created https://bulletmatch.com . It is the culmination of my vision to see a comprehensive catalog of cast bullets combined with my friend's expert programming.

I have thousands of samples to enter still, but we decided to go ahead and share it so everyone can watch the database grow. I am still looking for samples, so please message me if you’d like to contribute.

With it, you can see high resolution pictures and measurements of bullets. You can find bullets from all the brands of mould makers AND commercial casting outfits all in one place. That way you don’t have to go to many different places to get the info, if that info is even available.

Compare seating depths and used case volume to better assist in bullet substitutions, find a new bullet for your reloading project, or just learn about them.

We created a lead alloy calculator https://bulletmatch.com/pages/lead-alloy-calculator to help our community figure all that scrap lead that’s been setting around.

There are pages for removing leading, and gun cleaning, as well as a reloading and casting tutorial we’re working on.

We are working on the site daily, doing research, adding information, writing, adding bullets, and taking pictures.

The casting and reloading community was a major factor in undertaking this project. Preserving the rich history of the many companies of the past and present, as well as providing something every reloading and caster can use are our mission.

Thanks everyone for taking the time to check it out, I appreciate everyone's feedback and I hope it helps a lot of people as I add bullets.

Bazoo

[Texas by God]

Thanks for this, and welcome back!


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[Bazoo]

Thanks for this, and welcome back!


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Thanks TbG. Wow have I had my head in the sand that long, you weren't a mod last time we spoke!

[Firesubie]

What an amazing resource! Thank you for your hard work!

[Bazoo]

What an amazing resource! Thank you for your hard work!

Thank you. It's my pleasure. I've had this passion a long time, it just so happens I found a way to share it with others.

[metricmonkeywrench]

Bookmarked- Thank You!!

[jdgabbard]

Fantastic work. This is going to be an amazing resource once we get every boolit ever designed uploaded ;)

[Alstep]

Your site doesn't come up. Just a blank page. What am I doing wrong?

[Bazoo]

Fantastic work. This is going to be an amazing resource once we get every boolit ever designed uploaded ;)

That is the idea... and cartridges too.

[Bazoo]

Your site doesn't come up. Just a blank page. What am I doing wrong?

Not knowing your computer and internet, my first guess is that you have a slower connection. If you refresh the window, usually the missing parts will load. Once it's loaded once, it should be quicker as it will be cached.

[Slugster]

Thanks Bazoo, for all the hard work you and your friend have put into this resource.

[Castingcoot]

You have a hella job ahead. Good work..

[Alstep]

I've got an acer Chrome laptop. Still doesn't come up.
But it does show up on my phone. Go figure.

What a great source of bullet info. Thanks for all the time and effort you put into this.

[ACC]

That is awesome!

ACC

[pworley1]

Great work.

[Bazoo]

Thank you everyone for the kind words. Yes, it's a heck of a job ahead of me, but its also something I have wanted to do for a long time.

Alstep, I don't know why it wouldn't work.

[Txcowboy52]

The new site (BulletMatch.com) is a great resource for all of us who cast, I only see it getting better and better as time goes on and it keeps expanding. What a great idea ! Thank you so much Bazoo for all the hard work you’ve done.

[Bazoo]

The new site (BulletMatch.com) is a great resource for all of us who cast, I only see it getting better and better as time goes on and it keeps expanding. What a great idea ! Thank you so much Bazoo for all the hard work you’ve done.

Thank you very much. It's my pleasure, and has been a heck of a lot of fun so far.

[reedap1]

Congratulations Bazoo to you and your team. I know how much work that required and you have given us a superb cast boolit resource. Easy to use and fast. It will only get better as you add more data and features. We all owe you and the team at least a case of beer!

Paul

[Beerd]

Bozoo,
so you did all that in 300 man hours?
You guys are good!
..

[Bazoo]

Congratulations Bazoo to you and your team. I know how much work that required and you have given us a superb cast boolit resource. Easy to use and fast. It will only get better as you add more data and features. We all owe you and the team at least a case of beer!

Paul
Thanks, make mine an ice cold COKE!


Bozoo,
so you did all that in 300 man hours?
You guys are good!
..

Thanks. We've worked very hard on it.

[Bazoo]

We've added a Taylor Knock-Out Factor Calculator for each bullet...

Just add the velocity you plan to load at and it calculates in real time.

https://i.postimg.cc/pdcBsqxM/Screenshot-2023-11-14-at-7-46-16-PM.png (https://postimg.cc/kV884NBT)

The bullet I took the above picture from is the NOE 311-195-FN (https://bulletmatch.com/bullets/noe-bullet-moulds-311-195-fn-311-199-fn-j2).

[Bazoo]

I got an exciting bullet entered this evening, an H&G 503 (https://bulletmatch.com/bullets/hensley-gibbs-503). I'm super excited about that because it's the beginning of a study on the Keith 44 bullet that will chronicle the changes it's been through and all the clones that's been made.

https://i.postimg.cc/tgDmbYDZ/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-11-36-09-PM.png (https://postimg.cc/2qbxFjsr)

[Firesubie]

I'm definitely interested in that bullet. I just got a MP clone of the H&G 503.

[Michael J. Spangler]

I got an exciting bullet entered this evening, an H&G 503 (https://bulletmatch.com/bullets/hensley-gibbs-503). I'm super excited about that because it's the beginning of a study on the Keith 44 bullet that will chronicle the changes it's been through and all the clones that's been made.

https://i.postimg.cc/tgDmbYDZ/Screenshot-2023-11-16-at-11-36-09-PM.png (https://postimg.cc/2qbxFjsr)



What bullet is it pictured with in the last picture? The RCBS version?

[Bazoo]

I'm definitely interested in that bullet. I just got a MP clone of the H&G 503.

Sweet, How are you liking it so far? I've eyed them on occasion but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I believe I have one in my samples that's coming up. I have a big pile of boxes and mailers of samples on my desk I'm working on.

[Bazoo]

What bullet is it pictured with in the last picture? The RCBS version?

It's the RCBS 44-250-K. I have it listed in the caption.

[jdgabbard]

We've added a Taylor Knock-Out Factor Calculator for each bullet...

Just add the velocity you plan to load at and it calculates in real time.

That's cool. I'm not familiar with this formulation, but I can see where it might be practical in some aspects. Probably not a great determination of external ballistics though...

[SteveM54]

Holy smokes, nice job sir.
I've book marked your site & happy to pass it on to mu buds that don't even cast.
:-o

[Bazoo]

That's cool. I'm not familiar with this formulation, but I can see where it might be practical in some aspects. Probably not a great determination of external ballistics though...

It's mainly for dangerous game hunting cartridges but helps when trying to quantify stopping power between smaller cartridges too. That said, yeah, It's not useful to everyone, but I thought it was a neat little addition.

[DaleT]

Wow ! Great job , Love the calculator, much easier than the other one available .

[jeepyj]

Book marked for some great information.

[Bazoo]

Thanks Steve, Dale, and Jeepy.

Yeah, I really like the calculator myself.

[tinsnips]

Thank you very much. It is fun to look at your masterpiece.

[JimB..]

Well done!

[justindad]

If this thread becomes a sticky, more boolits will get added to the database over time.

[Bazoo]

Thanks all for the kind words.

I find myself looking at it too, and not just working on it.

[Firesubie]

Sweet, How are you liking it so far? I've eyed them on occasion but haven't pulled the trigger yet. I believe I have one in my samples that's coming up. I have a big pile of boxes and mailers of samples on my desk I'm working on.
I've only cast a hundred or so. Brass MP molds are a thing of beauty and his shipping is so fast, it's hard to believe it comes from Europe faster than I can get something from the next town over via USPS. If you don't have a sample, I'd be happy to send you a couple. I cast primarily from range scrap lead. I have some other MP molds I can send samples from as well. I will PM you with a list.

Thank you for such a great resource. I've been looking at all the great info you have provided.

[Green Frog]

If ever a thread deserved sticky statu, this is it! How about it, moderators?

[Bazoo]

Thank you for the nice message FireSubie.

Green Frog, that is about the greatest compliment you could give, thank you sir.

[Bazoo]

I appreciate all the kind words and messages everyone's sent, and I appreciate the sample bullets and cartridge cases I've been receiving in the mail. BulletMatch wouldn't be possible without the support of the community and I sincerely hope it becomes a blessing to everyone that casts and reloads.

I've been gathering the things needed to get into loading 45-70. I've been researching .457/.458 bullets. If anyone has a copy of the Lyman 457124 I'd love have samples of that bullet.

[Bazoo]

I got some more bullets finalized earlier. It's so much fun researching bullets, especially if they are old and historic like the Ideal 358429 (https://bulletmatch.com/bullets/ideal-358429). This one has a round lube groove, does anyone know when Lyman switched from the square lube groove to the round?

https://i.postimg.cc/j2PFj4jP/Ideal-358429.png (https://bulletmatch.com/bullets/ideal-358429)

[Bazoo]

I fine batch of samples came in today. Nice and crisp driving bands, no wrinkles. I appreciate a good filled out bullet when it comes time to measure and take photographs.

[wilecoyote]

I truly wish about a sticky, here above all, and I wish you the best for your Work !

[jdgabbard]

I agree. Good sticky material here. Glad to have been one of the first guys to send in samples.

[Bazoo]

I appreciate the kind words all.

Jdgabbard, I must say, you cast very well. Good crisp bullets. They are a pleasure to work with.

[jdgabbard]

I appreciate the kind words all.

Jdgabbard, I must say, you cast very well. Good crisp bullets. They are a pleasure to work with.

Thanks, Bazoo.

The key is a hot mold. That's one of the reasons I like Brass or Iron over Aluminum. I like to run the molds hot, and the Brass and Iron molds hold the heat a little better.

[Bazoo]

Thanks, Bazoo.

The key is a hot mold. That's one of the reasons I like Brass or Iron over Aluminum. I like to run the molds hot, and the Brass and Iron molds hold the heat a little better.

Yeah, I think mould temperature is the most critical part of casting quality bullets. I use aluminum and iron. I've not used brass yet. But I've noticed with aluminum, breaking your cadence even for just a few seconds causes your mould to start cooling down. Not just with the smaller Lee moulds, but even with larger moulds like Accurate's 2 cavities.

I think one of the things that helps, is the handle design. With Lee's 2 cavity moulds the handles are smaller, which doesn't hold as much heat. With other brands, or with the Lee 6 cavity handles, when the handles themselves come up to temperature, they hold a lot of heat and help maintain the mould temperature better.

Not to say I don't use plenty of Lee 2 cavity moulds!

[Bazoo]

Got these fine samples the other day, ready for photographing and measuring.

https://i.postimg.cc/1XW5PdxP/32-F4971-F-947-C-4009-8-CDD-53-F2-E2-B2540-A.jpg

[pdgoutdoors]

I have an MP454640 with a sample of every HP pin I can send you, if you do not have already.

[Bazoo]

I have an MP454640 with a sample of every HP pin I can send you, if you do not have already.

I do not have that one. I did get your email. Thank you very much for the help.

I couldn't do this catalog without the help of all the folks sending samples.

Merry Christmas!

[Bazoo]

I have made a spreadsheet of my Bullet Samples (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSH3AJ_GUE8_rGk4iD4T6RPXMk8Rb76UoeKZnU_TYhlpiGCws vtLbk_ERSZt2E0LJphK5ZnF--cG6b8/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true) that updates automatically as I add to it.

https://i.postimg.cc/1tfpTjDd/Screenshot-2024-02-17-at-9-08-30-PM.png (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSH3AJ_GUE8_rGk4iD4T6RPXMk8Rb76UoeKZnU_TYhlpiGCws vtLbk_ERSZt2E0LJphK5ZnF--cG6b8/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true)

[Bazoo]

We did some work on the Lead Alloy Calculator (https://bulletmatch.com/pages/lead-alloy-calculator) earlier and now it registers in smaller increments to better figure tin additions.

https://i.postimg.cc/2yRk1TCx/Lead-alloy-calculator-lino-pure.png (https://bulletmatch.com/pages/lead-alloy-calculator)

I use the alloy calculator myself quite a bit.

[Gunslinger1911]

Bazoo, this is outstanding !!

I'll check your spreadsheet and see what I may have to add.
It doesn't look like you have the MP 227-640 (Hornet, But I use it for 22 TCM; or the MP .452 HB WC (can't remember the num off the top of my head).
And no .50's ????? Heaven forbid!! I have a few of those I'll get together.

[Bazoo]

Bazoo, this is outstanding !!

I'll check your spreadsheet and see what I may have to add.
It doesn't look like you have the MP 227-640 (Hornet, But I use it for 22 TCM; or the MP .452 HB WC (can't remember the num off the top of my head).
And no .50's ????? Heaven forbid!! I have a few of those I'll get together.

Thank you very much for the compliment!

I appreciate any help I can get with samples. I couldn't do it without the support of the community sending samples. Thank you.

[dverna]

A wonderful labor of love!!!

[Bazoo]

This Ideal 457474 (https://bulletmatch.com/bullets/ideal-457474) is a cool old bullet.

https://i.postimg.cc/pdnx5ny9/Ideal-457474.png (https://bulletmatch.com/bullets/ideal-457474)

[Bazoo]

I'm going to try some of these Matt's 458-365-RF (https://bulletmatch.com/bullets/matt-s-bullets-458-365-rf) in the 45-70 sometime soon. Starting to be warm, so plenty of good testing days to come.

https://i.postimg.cc/5t5C2SsY/Matts-458-365-RF.png (https://bulletmatch.com/bullets/matt-s-bullets-458-365-rf)

[405grain]

Bazoo: BulletMatch is chocked full of such useful information. I really like the lead alloy calculator, and have used it several times. The reference on cast bullets specifications is super good. I like that the ballistic coefficients are listed for cast bullets so that shooters can plug that information into ballistic calculators and get their down range performance for their loads. I generally write up a drop chart for my cast loads, with height or drop at 50 yard intervals out to 300 yards, then put that info on a card that I place in the ammo box. You're doing some really great work.

[Bazoo]

Bazoo: BulletMatch is chocked full of such useful information. I really like the lead alloy calculator, and have used it several times. The reference on cast bullets specifications is super good. I like that the ballistic coefficients are listed for cast bullets so that shooters can plug that information into ballistic calculators and get their down range performance for their loads. I generally write up a drop chart for my cast loads, with height or drop at 50 yard intervals out to 300 yards, then put that info on a card that I place in the ammo box. You're doing some really great work.

Thank you very much.

[8mmFan]

I don't know how I missed this when you first posted. This is an AWESOME resource! Thank you, very much. It's super valuable. Really appreciate it. How do we send you samples? Did I miss that in some message above?

8mmFan

[Bazoo]

I don't know how I missed this when you first posted. This is an AWESOME resource! Thank you, very much. It's super valuable. Really appreciate it. How do we send you samples? Did I miss that in some message above?

8mmFan

Thank you very much. I didn't post my address to send samples, I share that in a message.

Heres my Spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSH3AJ_GUE8_rGk4iD4T6RPXMk8Rb76UoeKZnU_TYhlpiGCws vtLbk_ERSZt2E0LJphK5ZnF--cG6b8/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true) again. It updates automatically as I add to it.

I like to have 3-5 samples that are as cast (not sized or lubed) so I can reserve the best for pictures and use 1 for measurements as it always mars them. The bullets from each mould need to be in either small baggies or envelopes with the name/number of the mould, as well as the alloy they are cast with and any markings on the mould. If the alloy is unknown, just write unknown alloy. I'll take all the measurements.

[Bazoo]

Anyone care to guess what I have here?

https://i.postimg.cc/8571prv6/85-FF1-FD7-BDAB-4932-B16-D-DF785705-D851.jpg

[RayinNH]

One of every mold Lee makes?

[Rockindaddy]

I have made several bullet moulds with the cherries I have cut to cast a .002" over groove diameter bullet. Will send you the bullet and number for your list. I usually start with an aluminum set of blocks or a Lyman style cast iron blocks. Keep up the good work! The Barnes book Cartridges of The World is a great reference work. Your bullet listing will be great also. Best Regards, Charlie Rockindaddy

[Bazoo]

One of every mold Lee makes?

Pretty darn close, actually one of every mould Lee makes that I don't have a sample for. Not counting discontinued moulds of course.

I'm pretty excited about it!

https://i.postimg.cc/vBNp3qc1/A06-BCAD9-0-D10-4067-91-C8-CD99174-D0-EA6.jpg

I will update the Spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSH3AJ_GUE8_rGk4iD4T6RPXMk8Rb76UoeKZnU_TYhlpiGCws vtLbk_ERSZt2E0LJphK5ZnF--cG6b8/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true) shortly.

[RayinNH]

Pretty darn close, actually one of every mould Lee makes that I don't have a sample for. Not counting discontinued moulds of course.

I'm pretty excited about it!

https://i.postimg.cc/vBNp3qc1/A06-BCAD9-0-D10-4067-91-C8-CD99174-D0-EA6.jpg

I will update the Spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSH3AJ_GUE8_rGk4iD4T6RPXMk8Rb76UoeKZnU_TYhlpiGCws vtLbk_ERSZt2E0LJphK5ZnF--cG6b8/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true) shortly.

I sure hope they gave you a good deal. Gonna take a while to cast all of them molds.

[jdgabbard]

Very nice. Now if you can just talk Mihec and Al into sending you a box like that....

[Bazoo]

Very nice. Now if you can just talk Mihec and Al into sending you a box like that....

I'd love that.

Al? you mean NOE?

[Bazoo]

I've updated my Spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSH3AJ_GUE8_rGk4iD4T6RPXMk8Rb76UoeKZnU_TYhlpiGCws vtLbk_ERSZt2E0LJphK5ZnF--cG6b8/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true) to reflect the new Lee moulds/bullets.

Unfortunately, mould 90237 the C476-325-RF was no longer available. If any of our 480 ruger/475 Linebaugh shooters could provide that one I'd sure appreciate it.

[justindad]

I hope Lee gave you those molds for free, as a sponsor. It’d be appropriate given all the work you’re doing here.

[Bazoo]

That would have been nice, but Lee did not give them to me. They did give me a healthy discount though, so when I'm through with them, I'll be able to recoup the money selling them as used.

[justindad]

I have made a spreadsheet of my Bullet Samples (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSH3AJ_GUE8_rGk4iD4T6RPXMk8Rb76UoeKZnU_TYhlpiGCws vtLbk_ERSZt2E0LJphK5ZnF--cG6b8/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true) that updates automatically as I add to it.

https://i.postimg.cc/1tfpTjDd/Screenshot-2024-02-17-at-9-08-30-PM.png (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSH3AJ_GUE8_rGk4iD4T6RPXMk8Rb76UoeKZnU_TYhlpiGCws vtLbk_ERSZt2E0LJphK5ZnF--cG6b8/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true)

I see you every a sample of every Oregon Trails’ bullet. I’ll be eager awaiting that data, because they are used in the Western Handloading Manual #1. Cast Performance bullets are in that manual too, so hopefully they sponsor you.
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Did Rim Rock and Oregon Trails send you free samples to cover every bullet they make?

[Bazoo]

I see you every a sample of every Oregon Trails’ bullet. I’ll be eager awaiting that data, because they are used in the Western Handloading Manual #1. Cast Performance bullets are in that manual too, so hopefully they sponsor you.
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Did Rim Rock and Oregon Trails send you free samples to cover every bullet they make?

Yes, I have every sample from Oregon Trails and Rim Rock Bullets and they were gracious enough to send me their samples free of charge.

If there are any of their bullets you'd like me to cherry pick and do first, I'd be glad to.

I'm not familiar with Cast Performance Bullets. Do you mean these guys https://grizzlycartridge.com/ ?

[justindad]

My responses are in blue below.

Yes, I have every sample from Oregon Trails and Rim Rock Bullets and they were gracious enough to send me their samples free of charge.
I’ll keep them in mind if I ever buy lead bullets again.

If there are any of their bullets you'd like me to cherry pick and do first, I'd be glad to.
If I was going to pick one, it would be the 45 cal 230 grain SWC bullet for .45 ACP.

I'm not familiar with Cast Performance Bullets. Do you mean these guys https://grizzlycartridge.com/ ?
Yes, those are the folks I was mentioning. Looking at their website today, I only see two bullets available and their loaded ammo is severely diminished. Maybe something is going on with them.

[2TM101]

Many of ya’ll might have noticed that I haven’t been very active on the forum here, and many probably remember a while back when I was asking for bullet samples (thank you to all who have helped with samples!)Bazoo

Rim Rock Bullets owes you some kind of referral credit. Just bought a bunch of stuff from them and would have never found them if not for you

[justindad]

Have you ever thought about making a print version?

[Bazoo]

My responses are in blue below.

Might keep in mind Missouri Bullet too ;-) I've had a few phone calls with them and will be receiving samples of all of their wares.

I'll see if I can dig that one out for you when I get into them again. I've done a few of them so far, but I need to do some tweaks to the site before I do them all.

Thanks, I will keep an eye on them, if they could/would provide a large chunk of LBT's bullets, that would be a great blessing to me.

[Bazoo]

Rim Rock Bullets owes you some kind of referral credit. Just bought a bunch of stuff from them and would have never found them if not for you

Thanks for letting me know, and I'm glad that BulletMatch has helped both them and you. They are good to talk to and seem like good folks. I've never ordered from them, but I did receive a large flat rate box stuffed with samples.

[Bazoo]

Have you ever thought about making a print version?

You mean like... a book? Something akin to Cartridges of The World, but for bullets? Yes sir, I've been ruminating on that idea for a while. It may have to be in volumes, especially if I included much in the way of commercial cast bullets.

I could certainly see it being a valuable reference though, if all the mould maker's bullets were in it: Lyman, RCBS, Lee, Saeco. Maybe smaller volumes for each company or for a several companies, with history about the company.

[Bazoo]

Might keep in mind Missouri Bullet too ;-) I've had a few phone calls with them and will be receiving samples of all of their wares.

I'll see if I can dig that one out for you when I get into them again. I've done a few of them so far, but I need to do some tweaks to the site before I do them all.

Thanks, I will keep an eye on them, if they could/would provide a large chunk of LBT's bullets, that would be a great blessing to me.

I received sample of all Missouri Bullet Company's (https://www.missouribullet.com/) bullets today!

[Bazoo]

I'll verify them and add them individually to the spreadsheet as I enter them on the site.

https://i.postimg.cc/50mrT4HV/CD86578-D-E7-BB-4245-B5-BA-EFD56-DC3-C29-E.jpg

[No_1]

Bazoo,

I appreciate your hard work. If you don’t mind, I’d like to make this one a sticky.

Rob

[Bazoo]

Bazoo,

I appreciate your hard work. If you don’t mind, I’d like to make this one a sticky.

Rob

Wow! That is one heck of a compliment. It would be an honor, thank you!