Factory reloaded ammo

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I'm looking at buying factory reloaded ammo for my SIG p226 .40 S&W. I was wondering if anyone has had any experiences with these reloaders. Good or bad.

Wolf Bullets
Custom Reloading Service Inc
Canadian BDX
The Bullet Shop

Mostly looking at these ones because of proximity. I've heard BDX is almost impossible to get your hands on. I haven't heard anyone that's used wolf or CRS bullets but they are all on NCRAN's approved list and seem to be in good supply. The bullet shop seems to be the cheapest (although i always worry about the cheepest). Any thoughts would be great.
 
Hi Voxdei

I have not personally bought the ammo from Custom Reloading, few people I spoke to at the range use reloads from Custom Reloading and they gave custom reloads good ratings. I was going to buy some 9mm from Custom Reload last week, but work kept me busy. But for sure, I will be buying the reloads from Custom Reload and give them a run through my 9mm in about a week's time (as I will be on vacation with more time to shoot)
 
I have direct experience with both Custom Reloading and Bullet Shop. Great service with both. But I was buying mostly reloading components.

I did get a bit of 40S&W reman ammo from Custom Reloading. It worked perfectly, but I didn't buy enough to make any claims about its overall reliability.

I have heard numerous complaints about squibs with BDX 9mm ammo recently. I've seen a few, as well, but I've no real idea if it is any better with other sources.

Walter Hornby distributes BDX. You can usually find him at any IPSC Alberta shoot. Ed and Colleen from Bullet Shop are usually at those same matches. Great way to save on shipping...
 
I have used BDX in the past. No problems with the ammo.

It seems to me that you are trying to save money or wanting to shoot more for the same amount of cash. I would recommend you look into reloading. Only way to go IMO.
 
kman300 said:
I have used BDX in the past. No problems with the ammo.

It seems to me that you are trying to save money or wanting to shoot more for the same amount of cash. I would recommend you look into reloading. Only way to go IMO.
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I'm trying to save money to buy a reloading rig ;). Unfortunately after buying the gun, some work at a smith, a safe, safety gear, I'm running out of gun budget ;). So it's either shoot less (shudder) or shoot cheaper untill i can get a Hornady Lnl ap ;)
 
voxdei said:
I'm trying to save money to buy a reloading rig ;). Unfortunately after buying the gun, some work at a smith, a safe, safety gear, I'm running out of gun budget ;). So it's either shoot less (shudder) or shoot cheaper untill i can get a Hornady Lnl ap ;)
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All good. I totally understand that. If you are only looking into one caliber though you could buy a used dillon square deal for about the same as 1000 rounds of 40. Sell it when you have more money for a horn lnl or similar or want to load more calibers.

Depending where you shop for components you can reload for for about $150 per 1000. This is with plated bullets. Having a sig, you can also shoot lead which is even cheaper.

Save all your brass from factory if you do go that way. Will come in handy down the road :)
 
I have purchased reloaded ammo and components from Brad from Custom reloading services. Service was great! price was right. Shipping was very fast! All rounds accurately went bang! I no longer buy factory ammo. Hope this helps.
 
I have used a fair bit of wolf before i started reloaded my own and its great stuff. Every bit as good as OEM stuff, and not too far off my reloads. Doesnt seem any dirtier than anything else I've used
 
Just an update. I finally bought reloads from Custom Reloading Services. Although, I did not shot all 500 rounds over the weekend, I managed to shoot 250 rounds of 9mm, 124gr at steel targets 25 meters down range. All the rounds that I shot through my Glock 17, were prefect.

Thx !
 
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