Speer bullets.

I myself don't use Speer bullets,and come to think of it,I never have.I hunt big game with Barnes TTSX ,I like the v-max,or Ballistic Tip for varmints,and Lapua Scenar for target,but I have never really tried Speer bullets.
 
I bought some .357 158 grain TMJ SWC speer bullets from whole sale sports in winnipeg. There didnt seem to be much on the shelf though.

When I opened up the container there was a piece of paper saying not to use it in a tubular magazine :confused:
 
Speer bullets have always been among the most accurate bullets that I've shot in any given rifle. My only problem with them is that they're priced to compete with better bullets, such as the TSX/PT, etc, rather than the more comparable C&C bullets like the Hornady IL, Nosler BT, etc.
 
Jordan Smith said:
Speer bullets have always been among the most accurate bullets that I've shot in any given rifle. My only problem with them is that they're priced to compete with better bullets, such as the TSX/PT, etc, rather than the more comparable C&C bullets like the Hornady IL, Nosler BT, etc.
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If they are more accurate (I have also found that in some cases) they are indeed worth paying a bit more.
 
I have used some Speer bullets in .303 and they worked fine.

When I was looking for a "premium bullet" in 7mm and .30 caliber I tried the Speer Grand Slam bullets and they sucked for accuracy,while Nosler Partitions were very accurate. With all the excellent bullets available, I doubt i will bother with them again...
 
I've had good luck with the few Speers that I've used in the past. I always liked the 70 gr 22 cals for my 22/250 and the 250gr 35cal is an excellent bullet. I've used a few 30 cal bullets with good luck as well.

I was able to locate some bullets at WSS. These weren't listed in the catalogue, but the tip from stew prompted me to call. I found what I needed. :)

stew said:
Wholesale in calgary had them a few weeks ago. Picked up a box of the 70 grains.
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There was a time that I used Speer Grand Slams exclusively in the guns that I hunted with at the time (.243, .30-06, .300 wm, .338 wm). They were at times very accurate in certain guns and no so good in other guns. They did perform well though. I have never recovered one in .243.
 
I don't find them especially pricey... I use to pay about 23.00 $ for Hot-Cor 250 Grainers .358 bullet 50 pcs boxes... I paid about 24.00 $ / box last spring for .30 Cal 165 grainers Grand Slam... Well, then, if you go with .30 cal TBBC at 32.00 $ for a box of 25, then, yes, these are pricey, but man, how efficient...
 
TBBC - no way about it, they are overpriced. They don't kill any deader either and I have never found them to be especially accurate either. The new tipped ones are going to be interesting, but I am sure they cost even more.
 
When I first handloaded I used the 165 gr hotcore in my 30-06. Good bullet, reasonably tough on game for a cup and core, reasoably accurate, the next gun I loaded for they wouldn't shoot and I never bought them again. I have now shifted for no real reason to Hornady as my starter bullet, if driven hard I then like TSX for hunting, if not I stick to the spirepoint.

I've have no real idea why I never went back to Speers, but I am now pretty happy with Hornady, maybe the better reloading manual.
 
I seem to make monthly trips to the various shops around Alberta. On any given month, they are short of everything. Then suddenly a shipment from 1 manufacturer shows up and for a week or so there is good selection til guys like me hoard what they use because we never know when we will see it again.

Recently WSS in Calgary got a big shipment of Speer in. Ever try to find 0.321 for 32 Special?? A bunch of Speer showed up. However, again they are about $6 a box more than Hornady.

Speer does not market like the rest. Seems to get lost in the whole conglomerate put together.

But if you read the Alliant reloading manual, you would think they were the only bullet ever made!
 
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