pskys2 Posted December 16, 2004 Share Posted December 16, 2004 Any word on when Precision Bullets will be shipping out again? Looking for any .44 caliber Round Nose bullets, was using Nationals and they jumped the price of Lead Bullets (.44 240 LRN) to $72/M! At that price I might as well shoot Jacketed in my Revolver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUT Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 I wish ta hell I knew! It seems like an odd way to do business, if you ask me. I like their bullets, but if something as good or better comes along they're history. I just received in some LaserCast to try, and if they're as good as they're supposed to be they'll get the "nod". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TY47118 Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 May want to try Bear Creek Bullets, http://www.pathfindersports.com. They seem to be like Precisions. They have free shipping if over $70 and my order took about a week to get to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted December 30, 2004 Share Posted December 30, 2004 What "Precision Bullets" are you refering to? You are not speaking about THE Precision Bullets in Kemp TX - home of the Black Bullet are you? I don't think David sells 240s at all but his .45 230 bullets are about $52.00M and the fastest, most consistant bullet sold. IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUT Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 >>You are not speaking about THE Precision Bullets in Kemp TX - home of the Black Bullet are you? << The one and only. The problem is he's not selling ANY bullets right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUT Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 >>May want to try Bear Creek Bullets<< They do look the same and may be worth a try. Thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDean Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 MasterBlaster Bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUT Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 TD, Thanks for the tip on MasterBlasters. I ordered a few 75 rd. sample packs for evaluation. ===RUT=== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulm540 Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 >>You are not speaking about THE Precision Bullets in Kemp TX - home of the Black Bullet are you? <<The one and only. The problem is he's not selling ANY bullets right now! I thought he had his equipment set up after the big move. Is he still filling up his Back orders???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulm540 Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Precisions are good bullets but after not being able to get bullets for a long time I have switched to Zeros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickpony Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 Precisions are good bullets but after not being able to get bullets for a long time I have switched to Zeros. Good call Bulm540! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveZ Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 MasterBlaster Bullets. I was going to say the same thing as Tom...but he beat me to it. I've been shooting MasterBlaster bullets now for about 2 years and have put probably 30K through my Springfield. I'm very satisified with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 >>You are not speaking about THE Precision Bullets in Kemp TX - home of the Black Bullet are you? <<The one and only. The problem is he's not selling ANY bullets right now! I thought he had his equipment set up after the big move. Is he still filling up his Back orders???? It is a shame that a supplier you depend on can't get you his product and you have to shop elsewhere. I have been a customer of Precision as long as I have shot USPSA and I have been disappointed at the lack of availability myself. I do feel that Precision make THE premium coated bullet on the market and I am glad to see them up and running. When I spoke to David a couple of days ago he felt his backlog of orders would be eliminated and all his regular suppliers would be fully stocked before the end of February. Per my conversation with David, Precision has now set up all its new equipment and after considerable "growing pains" the line is up and in production. His new equipment swags bullets out of solid lead rods. Using this process virtually eliminates any possibility of voids and makes for an extremely consistent product with very low variation. The new line now in operation will over quadruple the production capabilities of Precision Bullet. I have used MasterBlaster bullets and found them to be a very good product. I certainly would not hesitate to use them when needed, however I am glad to have Precision back and as soon as they are taking orders from individuals again I am going to stock up. YMMV of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUT Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 >>I have used MasterBlaster bullets and found them to be a very good product.<< Are they as "non-leading" as Precision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 I have never had a leading problem with any coated bullet. That is not to say it can't happen - just my experiences. I have shot a Bunch of Precision and a lesser amount of MasterBlaster and no problems with either. Again...YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4045 Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 I used Precision for a few years, but getting them was always a problem. I think they got really popular and they could not keep up with the demand. I have settled on Zero bullets, mainly because I have never been told no. I never had a problem with them leading in 45 or 40 cals. I am considering trying master blasters in my limited gun. They seem to be able to keep the shooters supplied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 masterblaster bullets are awesome, and im about to try some billy bullets. the masterblaster bullets i have used in my 9mm, 40 and 45 are clean, dont lead and shoot extemely well. if precision doesnt get back up and running to fill orders, i feel they will loose much of the business .. every day they are out of stock i feel will be another nail in the coffin. not knowing the exact situation, i cant really comment on how he did the changeover, but how it should have been done is keep the bullet plant(or part of it) going while you build the new one.... that way you can kinda make up for the 6 months with no bullets.. ill use them again once they get rolling, assuming the price isnt too out of line(plated bullets are the answer right now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUT Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 I just received my sample packs from MasterBlasters, and they look pretty much like Precisions offerings. Assuming they perform as well, it looks like I'll have a new source! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 The "new" Precision Bullet will be smooth with no lube grooves.. May be a little easier to crimp depending on your AOL.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 His new equipment swags bullets out of solid lead rods. Won't changing to swaging instead of casting make the bullets considerably softer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 9, 2005 Share Posted January 9, 2005 His new equipment swags bullets out of solid lead rods. Won't changing to swaging instead of casting make the bullets considerably softer? I am sure I mis spoke on the "solid lead." The rods are a compound suitable for bullets. I "Think" I remember David speaking of addressing that with a different compounding of the material used in the process. I am not really confident to state that as a fact...Only an assumption but I figure they have it handled. I am looking forward to checking them out - soon I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reneet Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Precision Bullets NEWS.. Bullets coming soon! Precision Bullets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilTerry Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 To add to Merlin's post Dave does have the services of a Ph.D. Metallurgist on issues concerning alloy selection, material hardness etc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 our friend phil knows a thing or two about metal..too bad he shoots montana gold.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sader72 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 AAAARRRRGHHHHH...... You know I really like Precision, and they are in my back yard so it's nice to support the local guy, but COME ON PEOPLE!!!! Only one update from the begining of January saying bullets and prices will be online by Februaury. HMMM........ It's MARCH!!! No updates, No new website, No new bullets. What's the deal??? I emailed them 2 weeks ago and they said they were almost online, ya right. I am now at the point where I need to place an order for 5k more bullets and my supplier is ignoring my business. I guess that it's time to go somewhere else. I don't want to, but I am being forced to because of a companies bad business policies. OH WELL............ D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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