Customer Tributes To Penn Bullet

Hi,
    I have just visited your web site for the first time as I am in South Australia.
    I am a keen Lever Action shooter
    I have a Marlin 30-30 and have just brought a Oliver F. Winchester commemorative 38-55 unfired rifle which I am going to use.
    I wish you were over here as your products sound great and your site is very informative with specs and so on.
    I have emailed some makers of projectiles to get information but didn't hear from them. But you have all this on your site already.
    Great work to you and the site maker.
    Peter S.
    South Australia (01/21/12)

Robert,
    I got my order yesterday, thank you for your help.
    My scale says they are 198.5 grain and the deviation at its worst is 1.5 grain out of the 25 I measured.
    They are much better than your competition produces (Missouri).
    I will just have to remember to order a lot further ahead the next time.
    I will be buying more.
    Thank You!
    James W. H.
    York, PA (12/13/11)

Dear Sirs:
    My order for 10mm bullets arrived today. They were worth the wait. They are EVERYTHING your website indicated they would be. Well shaped, nice flat metplate and well lubed -- unlike some competitors bullets I looked at.
    Your bullets look as good as my old casting without the work.
    ...
    Mike R.
    Dayton, OH (12/08/11)

    This morning I received my order for 500 ea of 255 grain .45 cal bullets, custom sized.
    I divided them into more manageable containers of 100 ea for placing in shelving. I would like to say your count was more than generous, the quality of the bullets exceeded anything I have received from ANYONE else, and your prices are nearly unbelievable, including the low fee for custom sizing.
    When any of my existing supplies of lead bullets become low, you are the only supplier I will consider, especially with your amazing variety of choices in caliber and bullet design.
    I will recommend you to all of the lead using shooters I meet.
    Sincerely
    J. G.
    Ravensdale, WA (06/25/11)

Hi Bob,
    Hope all is well.
    I just wanted to say thank you so much for the bullets (they just arrived yesterday). I really appreciate your generosity.
    The cards are already in my cart.
    I've been talking to quite a few people lately about your bullets and I've been directing them to your website. Hopefully, it's getting you some new customers.
    Penn Bullets did it again! Using your .357 / 125 TC bullets, I was able to win the SASS 2011 PA State Men's Championship. Your bullets continue to load easily, function flawlessly, and hit solidly. They are, by far, the most consistent bullets I've ever shot.
    Thank you for a fantastic product!
    Takes care,
    Rick Fox
    (Biloxi Bob) (06/09/11)

    Hello Robert;
    I got the balance of my order. Thank you! Everything looked great.
    I took your advice for my .40. Worked Great!
    I wanted you to know, my wife Sherry, son Will & I took a Concealed Carry Class we hosted at our hunt club, over the weekend. We were all certified. We used your bullets to qualify. I shot a perfect score with a tight 30 shot group at 15 and 25 feet, rapid fire. The three of us shot three of the best top four scores! There were 18 in the class, some with military and professional training.
    We love Penn Bullets!!!
    Thanks again and best regards!
    Mike M. ()5/09/11)

Dear Penn Bullets,
    I wanted to tell you how happy I am with the quality and performance of your product.
    I special ordered (.357” diameter and premium quality) your .38 caliber 158 grain TCBB bullets to shoot from a Smith and Wesson 686 plus revolver.
    Prior to this order, I did not have a loyalty to any particular brand of bullet, which meant that I had several other rounds to shoot and compare your product with.
    Simply and honestly said, there was a meaningful and noticeable difference in the accuracy of your product.
    With so many vendors promising the accuracy in their product, I have found it rare that that someone actually delivers.
    Moreover, I can further say that these were actually worth the wait (delayed given that this was a special run because of the reduced size).
    I must further say that I would probably feel foolish ordering from anyone else.
    Kind regards,
    Don H. (04/07/11)

Bob,
    I just bought 1,000 of your .45 200 grain SWCBB - Match bullets.
    I could not be more pleased!
    The first target I fired with my handloads, using 4.5 grains of Bullseye, mixed brand cases, Winchester primers, was a shock to me. As I fired the rounds, using a sandbag rest, and my most accurate 45 ... a Les Baer, I felt good, but when I walked up to the 25 yd, B8CT target, and measured the group, it was 1 1/4", all inside the X-ring. I have had a few targets that good using Bull-X bullets, but I must say that I am very impressed with your bullets.
    I fired a five-shot group that day with the same pistol using Federal Premium 185 grain SWC Match ammo. It only fired a 1" group, all inside the X-ring.
    Considering the difference in price, I again must say ... GREAT ... concerning your cast bullets.
    Gilbert R. (04/04/11)

Bob,
    I just want you to know I am using my second thousand of your premium 205 grain plain base .44's.
    I am very pleased with these bullets and will be ordering more before long.
    I shoot them from my Super Blackhawk Hunter at about 950 fps.
    I usually clean this revolver about every 250 rounds, which I just did, and as usual there was absolutely no leading. Just a few marks or streaks in the barrel that brushed right out.
    I have fired them at about 1200 fps and they still didn't lead my barrel.
    Whatever you are doing, please continue doing it.
    Thanks,
    V. W. (03/31/11)

Bob,
    I just finished shooting up my first order of your 115 grain 9mm bullets, and am kicking myself for letting myself run out.
    I load them with 6 grains of AA#5, and the load just makes holes where ever I want 'em, and if I just want one big hole, they do that too!
    No leading, no problems, just a pure joy to load and shoot.
    Thank you for an especially great product. I shoot a modified 3904 Smitty-Wesson and my range bud shoots them out of a .38 snubbie and loves them too.
    I did explain how to order from you so he'll stop bumming mine lol.
    Just wanted to let you know that this hillbilly (actually, we prefer the term "Ozark Americans" thinks that your bullets just ROCK!!
    Joe B. (03/21/11)

Bob,
    I wanted to let you know about some results I've obtained with your bullets in the 41 magnum.
    I started with the 170 grain bullet, and if you recall, you gave me an idea to try some spray on lube in order to push them faster in the Marlin rifle. You were right about the leading, but the difference was so negligible it wasn't really an efficient use of time. As for velocity, in the 8 or 9 powders I used, all with maximum charges, the moly slowed the bullets down with all but one powder.
    I used every magnum powder that I had on hand, and clocked each one through 4, 10, and 20" barrels, both moly lubed and non-moly lubed. I used this array of barrel lengths so I could see what I gained from one length to the next, how many fps per inch from one to the next, etc.
    I was able to conclude which powders burned more efficiently at which barrel lengths, and which gave the most velocity at each length with each powder, and how many fps per grain of powder as well.
    With the data I collected I was able to make some practical deductions concerning powder choice for the specific barrel length one was planning to shoot the load out of. Some of the findings were extremely surprising to say the least. One thing I found was that with all barrel lengths, the highest velocity was with Enforcer. Comparing max charges of even H-110, Enforcer was about 200 fps faster at 4", 150 at 10", and about 100 fps at 20". H-110 narrowed the gap as the length of barrel increased, but never caught up. It was a shock to see something throw a slug faster than H-110 or 296, which have always been the hot rod Magnum powders. The biggest shock was with IMR 4227. It was about 100 fps faster than H-110 out of the 4" but was way behind H-110 at 10". This told me if I want a magnum load for a short barrel, 4227 might be the way to go, especially since it wasn't that far behind Enforcer, with what seemed like noticeably less muzzle blast. I think 4227 must peak a lot faster as it burns down the length of the barrel. This was something I was able to learn about each powder used. It also gave me the most consistent readings over the chrony next to 2400 which might equate to good accuracy. But I think I found my new Magnum load powder with Enforcer, when I feel like I need a real fire breather that is.
    I have shot some of your 210s recently but haven't had a lot of range time because of weather. I just loaded 17 grains of IMR 4227 and shot a few groups with my custom 3". Off hand, slow fire, at 21 feet they printed a tight one hole group. I can't wait to spend some time at the range with this bullet. This summer I am going to do the same experiment I did with the 170 grainer with the 210, since that is still the most common weight in the 41, and the previous findings may or may not carry over to the 210.
    Thanks for the great product.
    I'm getting closer to the ever elusive "every day working load."
    Demetrius C. (03/17/11)

Bob,
    Here's some load data, results and observations from a recent test.

    .44 Caliber 240 grain TCBB:
    7 grains Trail Boss - 929 fps
    16 grains Blue Dot - 1584 fps :: extremely accurate
    23 grains H110 - 1472 fps :: this surprised me compared to the Blue Dot

    Trail Boss is also producing some fliers but not to bothersome due to the fact I just plink with them ... accuracy is good.
    Blue Dot at 16 grains has produced, bar none, the most consistent loads ... not one flier. I have both raised and lowered the charge and 16 seems to be the sweet spot.
    As for the H110, 23 grains is as close as I can get for a sweet spot for this powder. Between 23.5 and 25 gr. accuracy is the worst of anything I have tried.
    I shoot quite a bit at a home made steel spinning target and I have learned that your bullets are extremely hard (which I like). I have recovered 16 of these that were used with Trail Boss powder. They hit the pate and were recovered in the snow ... interestingly there was no deformation AT ALL. The bullets, other than the bore marks, are still perfect. I can send them to you if you think anything could be learned from them.
    The plate I used today was 1/8 inch thick and the Blue Dot load went right through it.
    I did finally find a 3/4 plate that would stop the SSK but it sure put a dent in it !!!!
    I am very pleased with your bullet and the SSK will be my hunting load.
    I had a person tell me to seat it deeper to the top line and use it as a crimp groove with 21.5 gr. H110. I haven't done it yet as I would like to hear your thoughts on that first.
    As far as the 240 goes I have been disappointed in my H110 results but absolutely amazed at the Blue Dot results.
    You mention IMR4227 and I am interested in trying this but hesitant to spend the money on a one use powder. With the results I'm getting with Blue Dot could I expect better with the IMR ?
    I know your busy and I’m glad to hear your health is getting better.
    I just wanted to let you know how it was going since you put the effort in to get me the right bullets for my Ruger.
    Thank you again
    Scott B. (02/23/11)
    (Note: This was done with a Super Redhawk using an extended cylinder and the bullet seated out to the farthest crimp groove.
    Not responsible for load data as provided by others.)

Bob, 
	I have loaded and shot some of your .45 caliber 200 grain TCPB bullets and the results are very satisfying. 
	I settled on a load for my 1911 of  4.7 grains of 231 (I will switch to Clays when 231 is used up) with an OAL of 1.250" using a 14 pound recoil spring.
	I use this on steel plates and recovery time is fast. 
	Best of all, I get no leading.
	Thanks for all the advice you gave me when answering my questions. 
	You have gained a new customer.
	IN GOD WE TRUST
	Semper Fi
	Tony (02/09/11)

Bob,  
    I received my 6,000 .38 caliber 148 grain DBBWC bullets over the weekend.  
    I loaded up some in .38 Special cases and about 3.3 grains of American Select.  
    Shooting a Colt Python 6 inch and so far so good!  
    Thanks for your quality product and shipping.  
    Regards, 
    Andy R. (02/09/11)

Good morning,
    I just received my first order of Penn bullets in the form of .40/165grain TCBB and I am well pleased.
    I may opt for .400 sizing in future. We'll see how these work out in KAHR polygonal barrel. Care and attention with Lewis Lead Remover and proper cleaning should be fine.
    Bullets look great, shipping was prompt, and the price very competitive.
    I just turned 66 years old and still shoot a lot.
    I have cast many, many cast bullets myself starting in 1959. I don’t cast anymore but do have “an eye” for a quality cast bullet.
    I suspect I will become a regular customer of yours.
    Sincerely,
    Ray C.
    Fairbanks, Alaska (02/09/11)

    You got to have a strong constitution to shoot this bullet (.44 320 TCBB SSK)!
    23.5 H110 is what proved the most accurate.
    Five shots in a chew can lid at 15 yards free hand.
    I can't expect anymore than that !
    You make a very impressive product !
    Thank you.
    Scott B. (01/23/11)
    (Note: This was done with a Super Redhawk using an extended cylinder and the bullet seated out to the farthest crimp groove.
    Not responsible for load data as provided by others.)

Hello Bob,
    I was throwing out some of my old files when I came across this target. I thought you might appreciate seeing it. It was shot off-hand from 25 yards at Miami Valley Shooting Grounds from a Freedom Arms Premier Grade 7.5 inch barrel .454 Casull Revolver using the Penn Truncated Cone Bevel Base 300 Grain Bullet - 04/24/1990.
    For the past several years I've been using your 350 grain Casull bullet. I think it's great. I only have a thousand or so left so I'll be sending you an order for more of them soon.
    Thanks for making great bullets!
    Sincerely,
    Charles D. (01/15/11)

Hi Bob!
	I hope all is well with you and yours.
	Here's the results from chronographing your .45 Caliber 200 grain Truncated  Cone bullet.  
	These were sized 0.454" to more closely match the large throats on my model 25-2.  
	I weighed a 20 piece sample to see how they stacked up and came up with an average weight of 205.99 grains.  
	So using 205 as a nominal weight I only need to get 805 fps to meet the IDPA power floor.
	The bullets look great!  
	Accuracy is much improved over the last test, though I'm still at a loss to explain the low velocities.
	Thanks for your help!
	Gerald B.
	Little Meadows, PA (10/18/10)

Hi Bob,

Bob,
    After months of tail chasing, fire lapping, polishing, barrel "seasoning", trying various powders, etc. those .360" bullets you sent me tamed the group size of this Blackhawk. It's dramatically better.
    Thank you for accommodating me on that.
    I'll put hard numbers to the improvement at some point, but meanwhile I want to get an order placed with you.
    Dennis S. (09/07/10)

Robert,
    I just wanted to report back to you what has been happening with my leading issues in .357 and .44 and ask a couple questions.
    I was using Missouri bullets in both these calibers and was getting very bad leading issues.
    I ordered some bullets from Penn and here is what I can report back. In my .357, I have no leading whatsoever to speak of anymore, that's done.
    One question I have for you is regarding the 10mm and lead bullets. I'd like to give it a try in my G20. I know about the controversy regarding lead bullets in a Glock barrel but I also know that many people shoot lead bullets without an issue. I'd like to give it a try and was wondering if I could order a "sample" pack to see if I encountered any issues. I really don't want to buy an aftermarket barrel so if it won't work I'll just continue to use jacketed bullets for now.
    Please let me know if any of these requests are possible, what you need from me, and thanks for a great product.
    Gary B. (07/28/10)

   I just wanted to write and thank you for my bullets.
    I ordered 250 of the 350 grain SSK for my 45colt and I am impressed.
    I wish now I had ordered more and will shortly.
    I am going to use them this weekend on a hogventure.
    I checked the 75 that I loaded for the hunt and they were within a grain +/- of each other and they were all uniform in shape and size.
    They loaded easy and shot great.
    I free handed the sighting in and @ 40 yards I had some three holers then would get excited and mess it up.
    I am wondering if you have any objections if I am successful this weekend if an article and maybe photos is published in a national magazine?
    Thanks
    Larry (07/21/10)

    Bob:
    I just sent you an order for two bullets.
    The first bullet is 2,000 of the .45 caliber 200 grain SWCBB Premium grade, standard size. I am almost out of a previous order of this bullet. This is the best .45 bullet that I have ever shot. This will be my standard 45 bullet from now on.
    The second bullet is your .44 caliber 200 grain RNFPBB Premium Grade, Special Size of .430". My 44/40 Marlin has a bore diameter of .4288". Is .430" the right size to pick?
    Thanks,
    Roger C. (07/15/10)

Hello,
    I have just returned from shooting my first Penn bullets. I'm thrilled. I am especially happy with the .45 caliber Thunderhead.
    Tonight I realized that I am a better shot than I had thought. I had been plugging away for a couple of months and improvement in my group sizes seemed to stop. I was frustrated. The truth is (I'm sure you could guess this) that I was still improving my skill, but I couldn't tell with the lousy bullets I was shooting.
    Tonight I shot several groups very much like the fifteen shot .45 caliber Ruger group you picture on your website.
    It felt like I was shooting into a funnel.
    I am writing to ask what the price would be for a 70 pound box of the 270 grain .45 caliber Thunderhead bullets. I don't want to shoot anything else.
    Thank you for making me feel like Annie Oakley.
    Marlene H. (07/15/10)

    Received the final shipment of bullets. Thanks!
    I appreciate your good work and the bullets are great.
    Loading them in the finicky 44-40 case was slick with absolutely no problems.
    Again, thanks for your fine bullets.
    Garland W. (06/19/10)

    Your advice of crimping a .45-caliber 200-grain SWCBB at .469" at an OAL of 1.25" was right on the money - it's one of the most accurate loads I've ever used in a handgun.
    My order of your .45-caliber 230-grain TCBB bullets just arrived, and I'm wondering if you have a magic formula for that one as well ...
    Thanks,
    John G. (06/11/10)

Hi Mr. Palermo:
    I got my bullet order today (.32 caliber 95 grain SWCBB with a diameter of .314") and they are perfect.
    They fit my cylinder just right, so I think I'll get some good shooting from my .32-20 now.
    Thank you very much.
    Bill G. Sr. (05/15/10)

Bob;
    Here is a picture of my water buffalo I shot with my custom .475 Linebaugh.
    Your 420 grain cast bullet, propelled by 26 grains of H-110 for 1365 fps, did the trick.
    Thanks for a well made bullet.
    Please remember to send me 1000 next run.
    Thanks again,
    Earle D. (05/11/10)

Hi Mr. Palermo:
    I purchased some of your .357 bullets a while back and have been shooting them. They were the 158 grain truncated cone and the 125 grain truncated cone.
    So far I have have shot about 500 of the 158s with 16 grains of Hodgdon H110 and a Wolfe magnum primer.
    I have given some to others loaded like that as well on the range, smiles abound with a little adrenaline rush. Nice little kick and a very accurate round. No leading at all with my S&W 4" 7 shot revolver.
    I am a novice at pistol shooting but am gaining on my accuracy. At a hundred yards I aimed at a 3" rock and hit it within 12 shots with iron sights and a free stance. It was probably sheer luck but like golf it will keep me coming back! The other shots were within a foot or two all around based on the puffs of dust.
    How many of the 158s will pack in a 70 pound box for shipping?
    Thanks and best regards.
    Dave M. (05/03/10)

    Well guys, you are winners!!!
    To remind you who I am; I picked up 1,000 .45 200 grain RNFPBB bullets Wednesday morning along with some 9mm SWCBB and TCBB samples.
    I can’t believe I could wait till today to test fire the .45’s but attached is my target with a 15 shot group at about 40' - off hand. I’ve got to say I’m happy!!!!
    I loaded the .45 Colts with 9 grains of Unique, CCI 300 primer in Starline Brass trimmed to length for consistent crimp; roll crimped with my RCBS Cowboy crimping die then full length factory crimp die to size the whole cartridge.
    I’ll be back … and I shared where I got the bullets with everybody at the range.
    I’ve got to get some of those Match SWCBB bullets for my .45 ACP and see how tight those make my groups.
    Bill B. (04/15/100)

     I just wanted to drop you a quick note to tell you how pleased I am with one of your products.
    I recently ordered some .45 200 grain SWCBB Match bullets from your company.
    Yesterday My son and I went to the range with a test batch of reloads to check feeding and firing reliability.
    I loaded my rounds exactly in accordance with the specifications on your web site.
    Feeding in both my Springfield Operator and my son's Kimber Compact Stainless was flawless and accuracy was superb.
    Congratulations and continued success.
    LTC Chester A. K. Jr.
    U.S. Regular Army (Retired) (04/13/10)

Hey Bob,
    Tried your bullets. I like 'em!
    The 165 40's are definitely more accurate than the 180's I have been using. Thank you for that!
    9's and 45's are also good to go!
    Pleasure doing business with you.
    If I have any questions, I know who to call.
    Take care.
    Dave (03/01/10)

    Great bullet! (185 Grain Double Bevel Base Wadcutter) Very smooth finish and lube with teeny weight variation. I am getting very good groups at about 20 yards in my 50th Anniversary Ruger Blackhawk.
    I need to take a tool to the range next time to readjust sights then I can tell you about point of impact stuff.
    But I am happy.
    BTW, I am shooting a light target load with 5.0 grains of TiteGroup in 44 mag case.
    Tom (10/26/09)

Bob,
The match grade 45 SWCs are wonderful.
I shot in a 2700 Saturday and they held a really tight group at 50 and 25 yards.
I used Bulls Eye light load (3.8gr) and a C.O.L. of 1.250" and a crimp of .471".
Nice workmanship and consistency.
I'm going to do a little bench testing with some new loads and will let you know more about the ballistics.
Regards,
Jim L. (07/10/09)

The average weight of 20 of the 44 cal 200 Grain RNFPBB was slightly low (averaged 197 grains) but the weight of the 20 bullets that I weighed varied only 1.2 grains in the extreme spread.
    I took some Hornady 44 caliber 240 grain jacketed bullets that I had and their weight variation was 0.7 grains in the extreme spread.
    I am very impressed with Penn bullets.
    Also the over all quality of the bullet is very good and the lube ring completely full with no voids or gaps, NONE. So far I have loaded several hundred and shot most. They have worked well and using them in 44 special and 45 ACP and long colt I have seen very little lead build up in the barrel.

Bob,
    Got my order of 12,000 158 gr .38 TCBB bullets today. Thanks! -- As always the quality is excellent and I was pleasantly surprised on how quick you were able to fill the order.
    I'm an NRA Action Pistol Shooter and I'll be shooting your bullets at the 2009 Bianchi Cup National Action Pistol Championship. Your bullets are helping me move up in classification, just got my Expert classification card in metallic sights division last week.
    Regards,
    Andy R. (02/01/09)

Mr. Palermo,
I just received my order in the mail. The shipping was fast and you were very helpful with my order. When I opened the boxes the bullets looked great. They all had lube and none of them were deformed that I could make out. The bullets look to be of great quality and I will be ordering more from you when I run out of these.
Thanks
David M. (06/03/08)

Wanted to thank you for a good product that I ordered in .45 caliber 230 grain hardball for my 3” Para Ordnance. I have had no problems with feed or leading using TiteGroup powder. Groups are the same with carry load of Golden Sabers and at the increased cost of shooting I have a great practice bullet.
Thanks again.
D. R. - Reading PA (04/08/08)

Thank you for giving me the discount. Your bullets have excellent accuracy. I cannot find any better bullets elsewhere.
I have placed the order through the secure web site and filled out all the information. If there is any question, email me.
Thanks again ….
Colman K.
California, USA (03/13/2008)

Hi!
Just wanted to thank you for the recent bullet order that you shipped to me last week. I ordered 10,000 .45 ACP 200Target Grade SWCBB.
The turn around time was much faster than I expected and the order arrived well packed and in great condition.
The bullets look great and I will be loading some soon to try out.
Thanks again!!

Daniel R D. Jr
Chief Instructor Fenton Lakes Sportsman's Club
NRA Training Counselor
NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
Michigan, USA (02/20/08)

Bob,
    Here's the 1600 lb. bull bison I shot near Hotchkiss, Colorado last November. Using your 405 gr. .45-70 cast lead RNFP bullet over 37.0 grains of IMR 3031, I dropped the bull in his tracks from 80 yards.
    The bullet entered his right shoulder, went through the lungs and heart and exited the left shoulder. I never did find the bullet but suffice to say it sure did the job.
    The above load chrongraphed at 1700 fps. at the range in practice.
    Thanks again for making great bullets.
    Sincerely yours,
    Frank P.
    Pttsburgh, PA. (07/05/07)

I loaded your bullets for the first time and took my new Beretta Storm Rifle to the range yesterday. I am extremely impressed with your 40 cal. 180 grain RNFPBB bullets. They are very accurate and the bullets themselves are very well made. I look forward to shooting them again next week! Please see the attached target.
Kurt (06/27/07)

Just wanted to tell you that my Marlin 44 magnum 1894 is shooting good. I had no luck with other bullets except Hornadays at max velocity. Your 240 grain TCBB with 18.5 grains of IMR 4227 with a magnum primer shoots about one inch at 50 yards with mild recoil. Now the micro grove barrel with your sized .432 44 magnum is like a new rifle. From 18.5 grains to 21 grains the rifle shot the best it ever shot with lead bullets.
Thanks Anthony G. - Staten Island New York (05/04/07)

Received my .32 caliber SWCBB and I am impressed. I compared them to my bullets from another manufacturer and PennBullets beat them in every way. You are now my supplier for the Best Bullets.
Daniel C. (03/12/07)

Bob:
A response to this isn't necessary but wanted to let you know I just got my first order. Fantastic bullets and everything done EXACTLY as stated in your web site info. I'll need 44 bullets later this year but just ordered more of the 38/158/TCBB ... I burn 38's by the buckets. If you ever need a plug from a "nobody" in the handgun shooting world give me a call. Your bullets are the best I've come across for quality, value for the dollar and you do precisely what you say you will do. I don't think you can beat that!
Wayne M.

Hi Bob,
    It's time for another bullet order from us. Can you let us know the price and delivery time for:
    3000 .38 TC 125 grain
    1500 .45 SWC 152 grain
    1000 unsized, unlubed .45 RNFP 200 grain
    By the way, I noticed on your website that your bullets were used to win the Pennsylvania State match. Thought you might like to know that we used your bullets to win this year's California State match (Top Ladies Traditional and Top Men's Duelist) and the 2005 South Dakota State match (Overall Lady and 1st place Men's Gunfighter)! It must have been the bullets, right? :-)
    Thanks
    Kara F. (12/27/06)

Greetings!
I just wanted to write to you and tell you of my utter amazement with the HIGH quality castings of your Thunderhead bullets. I am thrilled with what arrived and you can bet that you will have ALL, and I do mean ALL, of my cast bullet purchases from this date forward. I am extremely pleased with the functioning of the Thunderheads in my Ruger New Vaquero. They turn a more lightly built Ruger into a hunting handgun to be reckoned with when dealing with the bayou hogs down here. Also, this year Alabama has opened a season on Alligator, (very limited number of tags). If I were to be so lucky as to make that draw, the Thunderhead would be the bullet of choice for me.
There is one issue that I was saddened to note. Thunderheads will not chamber in my late model Winchester '94 Trapper. I never expected them to feed, but had hoped they would chamber for that all important first shot. You might want to make a note of that on the web site. Also, feel free to use this email in any way to promote your fine product. I'll send pictures of the first pig to fall!

Sincerely,
B J
Mobile, AL

Dear folks at Penn bullets,
    I have been a bullseye shooter and casting my own bullets for 35 years.
    After trying a 1000 of your bullets, I think it is time to stop casting my own and switch to yours.
    I purchased the ones I tried from you at the Harrisburg gun show. They were the 45 ACP 200 grain H&G 68 SWCBB.
    Questions: Will you continue to be at the Harrisburg gun show?
    Would you be able to supply me with say 3 to 5 thousand a year with no trouble?
    Are you going to be in business for say the next 10 years?
    How much would it cost for shipping to have say 1000 rounds sent to me at a time?
    Any deals on sending larger quantities say 5000?
    I am a Master Bullseye shooter, Pres. Hundred, Distinguished and 2600 shooter.
    This is a big step for me.
    Your bullets seem as good as mine if not better!
    Please respond.
    I would be selling all my equipment and lead.
    Greg N.

Hello,
    About 4 or 5 months ago, I ordered some of your 340 grain SSK "Casull" plain base bullets. I had heard good things about your bullets from others, but as an experienced bullet caster, I really did not expect anything different than what I got with my heavy gaschecked Lyman and LBT moulds. I couldn't have been more
surprised. When I finally got around to shooting those I loaded up in my 6 inch Casull, loaded with 24 grains of 2400, bore sighted because I just mounted a new Burris scope, I shot the center ring out of a 50 yard target with the first 5 rounds. I was astonished. I then moved over to the 100 yard range, fired a sighter, corrected windage, and then proceeded to fire a sub 3 inch group at 100 yards using the Burris ballistic plex to get the correct elevation.
    Now this is the first load I tried with your bullets, with no load development at all. The only thing I requested when I ordered these bullets was that they be sized to 452, since that is what my cylinder throats are reamed to. With a bit of load development, I bet I can yet improve on those 100 yard groups.
    I am extremely pleased with this performance and thank you for an excellent product.
    Sincerely,
    Ken K.

Robert,
    I used one of your 320 grain SSK bullets in my Ruger Super Redhawk (44 magnum) to kill an 8-point white tail buck at 102 yards during my recent hunt in Texas. I measured the distance with my laser range finder. The round hit the deer just behind the shoulder. It center punched a rib on entry and center punched a rib on exit. The exit wound may have been slightly larger than the entrance wound. Expansion was minimal, and penetration was excellent. After he was hit, the deer ran about 50 yards and collapsed.
    I used new R-P brass and deburred the flash holes. The bullet was seated all the way out (2nd crimping groove). I used 22.5 grains of Winchester 296, a CCI 350 Large Pistol Magnum primer, and 3/4 turn on my Lee Carbide Factory Crimp Die for a fairly tight crimp. This load clocked 1,360 feet per second from my 7.5" Super Redhawk. Early in my experiments with this bullet, I tried a 23.0 grain load of W296, and this one clocked 1,382 feet per second. Obviously, the 22.5 grain load was ample for the task.
    The Ruger is equipped with a 4X Leupold scope. The secret is holding the beast still and keeping the same grip of the weapon for each shot.
    Leading of the barrel during my practice time at the range was not severe and cleaning was not a big problem. To clean the barrel, I used a dry bore brush with a piece of "Chore Boy" copper sponge wrapped around it. After a few strokes, the barrel was clean.
    As you told me it would, your bullet worked well.
    Regards,
    John D.
    Woodworth, LA

    Had to let you know that your bullets performed great and your recommendation to use XMP-5744 was right on the money. I couldn't be happier. I worked up a load with your 500 grain PBRN and settled on 28.0 grains of 5744. The other loads were all almost identical in group size, but the 28.0 grain load was the highest I tried and it had the flattest trajectory as well as the tightest group. Out of a 5 shot group, at 100 yards, the first three grouped about 0.5" and the last two opened the group up to just over 1". That's at 100 yards with a tang sight. I am hooked on your bullets and will be ordering more soon (my order of 250 is dwindling fast). Thanks for a great product as well as useful information on powder selection.
    I am planning on trying black powder in my Sharps this winter. I would like to shoot the same bullet with SPG lube. Do you think this bullet is too hard to black powder?
    Tim V.

Bob;
    The bullets worked perfect. I put together a load with 5.5 grain W231 and your bullet in the 32-20 Winchester that worked great. I estimated the velocity to be around 1150 to 1200 fps. This load would shoot around 2" at 50 yards. It was the first one I tried and it worked well enough for what he needed. Attached is a picture of my friend, John D. and a 6'4", 120# female mountain lion that was harvested in CO. The first round entered the front right shoulder and penetrated nearly the entire body length then lodged in the left rear ham. The lion jumped from the tree and ran to about 80 yards when John shot her again in the lungs. A minute later she expired. The bullet from the ham was recovered and looks nearly new with only a little nick on the nose.
Thanks! I'll see what I can put together for an article on the web site.
    See you at the next gun show.
    Dan B.

Got my 2.5 K bullets order and have loaded and fired 250. I got a 100 % acceptance rate in the go/no go gage and no rejects in the feeding/firing. This is much better than your competitor's. I have found my new permanent bullet supply house. I am a customer for life!
Greg P.

Hello Bob;
    It's been about six months now, since I purchased the 50,000 from you. I am sorry for not contacting you sooner. Our bullseye season is well under way and we've done substantial testing of your bullets. I can't say enough good about them. They shoot great. Fabulous groups, and "no leading" of the barrels. I have converted many of the old Star bullet shooters, and I may be putting together a purchase in July for pick up on my way back from Camp Perry. Let know what the current pricing is for the 180 gr. .45 in the match grade. I'll work on the quality and let you know. I've got buyers for approximately 25,000 now. I'll see if I can't double that by July.
    Thanks for a great product
    Jerry K.

Hello Bob;
    Hope you are doing well.
    The last price in November, 2004 was $40.00 / 1000 for your match grade 180 grain .45's. I got 50,000 then.
    So far, I've got orders for 30,000. I am leaving for Camp Perry on the 11th. I'll confirm the final figure before I leave and let you know. I'll probably try to make the pick up on the 18th on my way back from Ohio. I'll send you a check before I leave for the final count.
    Also, the shooters are very pleased with your bullets, and scores for most have gone up since they switched from the Stars.
    I've gotten several ransom rest groups as small as 1-1/2 inches. Barrel leading is minimal. Leading was a big problem with the Stars.
    Thanks
    Jerry K.

I've been shooting a Beretta 92FS for about 6 months. I've shot factory ammo and reloaded bullets from a couple of companies and have been somewhat disappointed with the accuracy. I realize that a combat pistol is not a precision shooter, but still ... I've put a couple hundred rounds of your 120 grain TC with 4 grains of Red Dot through my pistol now and have gotten the gun to shoot 2-21/2” groups at 25 yards (from a rest of course); this is considerably better than anything else that I have reloaded or shot. You have earned yourself a satisfied customer.
Stephen L.

Synopsis: First I wanna tell you that they are excellent; specifically, all that I weighed were 105.5 grains; within plus or minus 1/2 grain; very important as in "accuracy". Nice sprue plate cut off. Well filled out and not distorted via over sizing. The lubricant grooves are completely filled and no lube on top or bottom. Ideally sized to .358"

Note: I was the instructor after graduation from the PA. Gun Smith School and taught / graded bullet casting.

Post Script: Don't mail the 100 grain swaged HBWC to me. I'll probably catch you at one of the gun shows. Hope it's one with a good kitchen!
I am, George D. S. and fraternally yours.