Customer Tributes To Penn Bullets Superiority
 

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)

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)
 

    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)

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)

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,
    ...

    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.

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.

Bob;
    I'm gonna tell you some-um about your 38 caliber 100 grain WC projectiles.

    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.

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