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Post by arokcrwlr on Jul 29, 2014 11:16:32 GMT -5
I have used Montana Bullet Works almost exclusively in the past for my 500L. I am about out of my supply and would like to hear where others have bought bullets from since MBW is not operating at the momentn and is for sale. I see that Beartooth sells them - anywhere else?
I have molds to cast my own, but am out of alloy at the moment as well...
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Post by zeus on Jul 29, 2014 11:55:29 GMT -5
Call Bryan Reece
765-541-8584
He's a good guy and supplies good bullets. He has done a lot of casting for Linebaugh for years. I have a buddy that has been getting bullets from him for a couple of years.
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Paden
.375 Atomic
Lower Goldstream Creek
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Post by Paden on Jul 29, 2014 11:57:05 GMT -5
I'm in the same boat. It's a bum deal having Dave out of business (especially for Dave, I'm sure). I've heard Brian Reece recommended (and he's recommended by JL). He has no website, just phone (765-541-8584).
Other than that, after exhaustive searching I've come up empty. All the remaining commercial guys are producing cheap, lightweight, excessively hard, bevel-base garbage. (But I'm not bitter).
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Post by 500fksjr on Jul 29, 2014 16:04:38 GMT -5
I have used Bryan Reece fo more than 15,000 rds he does a nice job on 500L call him and leave a message he will get back to you...
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Post by 500fksjr on Jul 29, 2014 16:08:19 GMT -5
I have used Bryan Reece fo more than 15,000 rds he does a nice job on 500L call him and leave a message he will get back to you... Cast Preformance has 525s I like as well |
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Post by Seasons44 on Jul 30, 2014 22:23:29 GMT -5
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Post by whitworth on Jul 31, 2014 5:23:59 GMT -5
I have used Bryan Reece fo more than 15,000 rds he does a nice job on 500L call him and leave a message he will get back to you... Cast Preformance has 525s I like as well That's one I like as well. |
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Post by Fowler on Jul 31, 2014 9:13:17 GMT -5
How you own and actually shoot any of the 475 and 500 caliber guns without casting and reloading I just cant understand. LBT will make you a custom mold for about the price of 250 bullets from any of these reputible casters. Calibers such as 38 I get but stepping up to the big bores makes everything cost prohibitive to own and finding bullets at best is hit and miss. So the guns dont actually get shot and then they just languish in the safe.
Just my two cents...
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Post by 500fksjr on Jul 31, 2014 16:21:23 GMT -5
How you own and actually shoot any of the 475 and 500 caliber guns without casting and reloading I just cant understand. LBT will make you a custom mold for about the price of 250 bullets from any of these reputible casters. Calibers such as 38 I get but stepping up to the big bores makes everything cost prohibitive to own and finding bullets at best is hit and miss. So the guns dont actually get shot and then they just languish in the safe. Just my two cents... ...and my two cents added...I find that we tend to spend money on what we want and like an avoid the things we do not like...I for one do not like to cast bullets nor have I the patience...so I buy a head and shoot 400-500/ month of 500L and 45 Lc fwiw |
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Post by tomc on Jul 31, 2014 17:47:01 GMT -5
If you don't mind HORRIBLE customer service use Cast Perfoemance. I placed an order for 475 bullets on 7/10 and still not a word. I have called them twice to find out status and all I get is a machine-NO call backs.  |
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Post by seancass on Aug 1, 2014 6:47:36 GMT -5
I've only purchased Cast Performance thru Midway and had good results. Only in 44 and 45 caliber. Now feel like I over paid, probably should have ordered directly from a manufacturer. But the bullets have been excellent.
Unfortunately, I too cannot cast right now. I'm sure there's some creative way I could make it happen, but for now I'd rather spend my time and energy loading and shooting. I'm sure I don't shoot as much as a Lee Martin or a Fowler, but I am literally shooting my 500JRH every chance I get, as much as I can. It costs something in the neighborhood of $0.60/shot using the great Leadheads 440gr slug. I have cheaper bullets from Dardas(330gr) and Missouri Bullet Co(400gr), but the 440's just seem to hit at the sights at any nearby range.
I may check out Reece in the future, met him recently. Also, Going Ballistic Bullet Co out of Montana seems to have a good product(406-214-1342). He seems a little pricey on the big stuff, but you could call and ask why. Maybe he just needs more volume!
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Post by trueat1stlight on Aug 1, 2014 9:44:11 GMT -5
I've only purchased Cast Performance thru Midway and had good results. Only in 44 and 45 caliber. Now feel like I over paid, probably should have ordered directly from a manufacturer. But the bullets have been excellent. Unfortunately, I too cannot cast right now. I'm sure there's some creative way I could make it happen, but for now I'd rather spend my time and energy loading and shooting. I'm sure I don't shoot as much as a Lee Martin or a Fowler, but I am literally shooting my 500JRH every chance I get, as much as I can. It costs something in the neighborhood of $0.60/shot using the great Leadheads 440gr slug. I have cheaper bullets from Dardas(330gr) and Missouri Bullet Co(400gr), but the 440's just seem to hit at the sights at any nearby range. I may check out Reece in the future, met him recently. Also, Going Ballistic Bullet Co out of Montana seems to have a good product(406-214-1342). He seems a little pricey on the big stuff, but you could call and ask why. Maybe he just needs more volume! Thoughtful post, sir! -John |
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Post by ohnomrbillk on Aug 1, 2014 12:10:11 GMT -5
I use Mr. Reese.
I even sent him several of my molds for odd ball stuff.
I've never been happier.
Met him this June in Wyoming. Couldn't ask for a nicer guy.
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Post by 500fksjr on Aug 3, 2014 18:54:04 GMT -5
If you don't mind HORRIBLE customer service use Cast Perfoemance. I placed an order for 475 bullets on 7/10 and still not a word. I have called them twice to find out status and all I get is a machine-NO call backs. Tom, Curious have you been taken care of in the last several days by CP.... |
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Post by benny123 on Aug 3, 2014 22:22:53 GMT -5
Don't want to steer the conversation too off course but I noticed Cast Performance sizes there big bore stuff small (500 for a 50Wyo/S&W/AE, .475 for 475 linebaugh and .511 for 500 Linebaugh) I was wondering if they are truly that size for these calibers or if they are 1/1000 over. I wasnt certain if what I view as undersizing was somehow related to their high BHN
Fwiw, my 500 drops from a V Smith mold about 504 and gets sized to a 502.
For those who order this fodder from CP, have you measured, or experienced leading?
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