Like hearing good things about suppliers... Makes me feel better about ordering from them...

 

I like the personal touch with the note, as it should be. The manner of packaging should always be done as you'd expect and appreciate receiving any product. Well done.

Jack

 

Thanks for the report. That got me thinking and I just ordered some 330gr .411" bullets for the .405 Grenadier.

 

I received the bullets and worked up some loads. I settled on 48.5 grains of IMR 3031. That's giving me 2,036 fps and 3,037 ft lbs energy at the muzzle in the 22" re-barreled Marlin 1895.

 

Yup, have purchased from them in the past and nothing but positive things to say about the experience!

 

Soon I'll be getting back to finding something for my 1895 "Cowboy". Got some 325 .459" cast from another caster to test out. Only thing I don't like with them is if I find a promising "load", it'll take 4-6 months to get more bullets from them. I'll check them out.

 

Love the packaging...

 

I also am a very satisfied previous customer. .45 Colt 270GR SAA SWCs in .452 & .454" on 2 separate orders, & they shot very well in my USFA SA. I will be doing business with the folks again, jd45

 

hey thanks for the review! it is nice to find a company that takes pride in their product and presentation to the customer.!! I need to order some bullets soon and will give them a whirl!

 

I always like it when MO members post the good things in life. There is nothing better than positive reviews. Thanks for posting.

 

Thanks for sharing, good info.

 

Update to the above ---- The velocity was comfortably where I wanted it so I loaded up 40 cartridges using the load above. I wasn't looking for super accuracy with the load, just close enough for some practice and maybe some brush hunting. I expected all would be well. I set about zeroing the scope, beginning with 25 yards shots. To my dismay the bullets were key-holing terribly, some almost 90 degrees sideways.

Let me emphasize that there is absolutely nothing wrong with the bullets.
They are very well made and very hard. The problem is with my load/rifle.

My rifle has a 1:14" twist and 2,036 fps appears to be too fast for these long bullets, even at BHN 22 and with a gas check. They are pushing right over the rifling. My bore is .4115", the bullets measure .412" and the gas check is .4125". Throughout the Lyman manual Lyman lists loads for gas checked cast bullets that are 0.0005" to 0.001" over bore size. Specifically, for .405 Winchester Lyman lists a .412" bore and lists loads for .413" sized 300gr bullets in a 1:14" twist barrel. I do not think another .001" in sizing will make a difference, at least not as fast as I am shooting them. The culprit then, is the velocity I am shooting them at. It's too fast for that bullet in my barrel.

I'm sure I can work loads back down until I reach a point where the bullets stay with the rifling and stabilize. My guess is that will be at least 200-300 fps slower than my current load, maybe more. But I don't have any interest in going there. I guess these bullets are just not for my rifle.

Again, there is nothing wrong with the bullets. They just don't do what I expected in MY rifle. A slower twist and/or lower velocity are needed.

Now, it's time to pull some cartridges apart -- fun, fun.

 

A slower twist and/or lower velocity are needed.

If anything there is not enough velocity/pressure for the hardness of 22 BHN. Bullets are to small and to hard. Go with .002-.003 over groove diameter or a softer BHN to allow the bullet to bump up and catch the rifling . Increasing velocity may not be a option if your already at max pressure. Just my opinion...

 

Thanks for the honest review.

 

I see Montana bullets offered online but ever order them. Well I may got a box with my next online order to see if my rifle likes them. Thanks for sharing.
Tony