how much is TOO much to pay for 32 bullets?

[oddshooter]

I read a thread this morning that commented that the OP likes Montana Bullet Works, but finds their prices steep.

I broke down myself yesterday and ordered 500 of their 32 caliber 135gr.  I was amazed at their cost.  Still, if you want to dance, you pay the piper.

The poll was to show what shooters here regularly pay, when you purchase.  Let us know why you chose that price range and a little about your shooting.



Me, I'm a pure hobby guy, shoot for fun.  Testing recipes at 25 yards and 100 yard silhouette gongs.  No competition, defense, or hunting.  
I buy cast SWC in 500 lots and am heavily price driven.   Almost no jacketed or plated.

I keep wondering if people really handload $.30 bullets and why?
I must be a cheap SOB, who loves to shoot.


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[squigz]

I voted twice, for .08 and for .10.

I shoot my 32H&R exclusively with GTBullets hollow points, 100 and 115gr. They shoot great for me and with only having fun or shooting small critters they work great. I've run into zero issues with them in my 32.

I also shoot them for my one 41 mag and also have zero issues with their performance.

[sixshot]

It's going to depend heavily on whether they are gas checked or HP'ed, expect to pay more for those. Much more labor intensive for putting on gas checks. Also powder coating is usually more money.

Dick

[oddshooter]

does anyone have any comments about
"You get what you pay for" ?

Are some bullets 3 times better than other bullets?

I can easily see the difference in shooting groups at 25 yards. Given the same gun with the same powder recipe and with same weight/diameter bullets, I consistently get smaller groups with certain bullets than others. Price doesn't seem to be the criteria for small groups.

The ballistics involved with shape, style, driving bands, lube, center of gravity, and ... are a little much for my senior mind to comprehend all at one time.

I have been an advocate of the old expression, "You get what you pay for" , but it doesn't seem to hold true with bullets. It seems like I have to follow another old adage, "the proof is in the pudding". You have to taste it to find out.

Add the variability of each gun being an entity unto itself, and I see a lot of testing required to match up the right set of options.


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[boolitdesigner]

Jul 27, 2019 10:03:06 GMT -5 oddshooter said:

I can easily see the difference in shooting groups at 25 yards. Given the same gun with the same powder recipe and with same weight/diameter bullets, I consistently get smaller groups with certain bullets than others. Price doesn't seem to be the criteria for small groups.

The ballistics involved with shape, style, driving bands, lube, center of gravity, and ... are a little much for my senior mind to comprehend all at one time.

I have been an advocate of the old expression, "You get what you pay for" , but it doesn't seem to hold true with bullets. It seems like I have to follow another old adage, "the proof is in the pudding". You have to taste it to find out.

Add the variability of each gun being an entity unto itself, and I see a lot of testing required to match up the right set of options.


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All good statements........ Plus I'm a wee bit biased doing what I do. I've spent a lot of time and more money finding out what does what in relation to firearms and the bullets that go in them. Certain types of bullets only do so well and some do a whole lot better. There is a quantifiable difference in what you get from different style of bullets... and how they perform. Without alienating everybody here, I can't just up and tell you what you should shoot and why.... because a lot of people here are quite happy with what they have done and really don't want to go to the hassle of learning more to do better. That is available from several folks here if you ask...............

[500fksjr]

Jul 25, 2019 11:37:45 GMT -5 oddshooter said:

I read a thread this morning that commented that the OP likes Montana Bullet Works, but finds their prices steep.

I broke down myself yesterday and ordered 500 of their 32 caliber 135gr.  I was amazed at their cost.  Still, if you want to dance, you pay the piper.

The poll was to show what shooters here regularly pay, when you purchase.  Let us know why you chose that price range and a little about your shooting.



Me, I'm a pure hobby guy, shoot for fun.  Testing recipes at 25 yards and 100 yard silhouette gongs.  No competition, defense, or hunting.  
I buy cast SWC in 500 lots and am heavily price driven.   Almost no jacketed or plated.

I keep wondering if people really handload $.30 bullets and why?
I must be a cheap SOB, who loves to shoot.


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The 32 cal MBW bullets shoot well...However I bought 125s a year ago at 20 cents each this time I paid 30 cents!!! will not happen again...GT Bullets an Rim Rock seem to shoot well and at 10 cts an 15 cts they do the job. fwiw

[tj3006]

I just pais .28 for some 120 grain Gas checks,

[tj3006]

I just paid .28 for some 120 grain Gas checks,

[bula]

There are no 32's here,no dog in the hunt. I have noticed huge spreads in bullet prices numerous times in other calibers. It's like they don't do market studies and just throw out a number. Another reason to be on a forum like this to trade info with each other. We give each other heads up on price increases or options, etc.. Finding Matt's bullets an example. 

[wheelguns]

The thing that makes the .32’s so great for me is the ability to shoot huge numbers of rounds in a range session without fatigue. That being said, I cast my own. I use four different bullets in my .32’s anywhere from 96gns to 140gns. One of the main reasons I got into casting, was the lack of a good selection in 32, and hassles with suppliers that had what I wanted ( penn bullets). I buy clip on wheel weight and stick on wheel weights for $1.00 per pound. There are 7,000gns in a pound. That is less than .02 per bullet. I don’t really do it for the money savings. I do it because it is relaxing and there is a sense of accomplishment involved.
Ps: I know I did not figure in the cost of equipment, which quickly pays for itself.

[38 WCF]

Not sure what the cost per bullet is, but I like to buy GT Bullets Hollow point bullets. I order them sized with out lube and then I Powder Coat them. Pure death on Jack Rabbits .

[jeffer]

Badman Bullets

[kgb]

Moyer and GT bullets are working well for me.