So Should I ...

[Riptide439]

Well I have 2 months + of 9mm & .45acp along with 3 months of .38/.357. All are plated. (A few of the .38/.357 are XTP)

So if I add lead to my mix, should it be BBI or Bayou Bullets?

[Old Rocket]

 Try them both and give us a detailed comparison
 I have tried and like the BBIs 125gr 9mm and they seem to be easier to come by in tough times than Bayou Bullets. I will eventually try Bayou but just bought 7k of the Extreme 124gr 2nds from RMR so I might have to wait a month so.
 If you are interested in trying the BBI 125s LMK.

[noylj]

I prefer Precision Bullets. They are swaged, so they are uniform in weight and size and very accurate.
Otherwise, try 'em and see which you like.

[jameslovesjammie]

Either or.  BBI is changing from using their old moly coating to the same Hi-Tek coating that Bayou Bullets uses.

Really the only difference comes down to which profile you prefer.

[IDescribe]

I'll let you know after I test the Bayou.

One thing that Bayou has that BBI doesn't is a 135 grain option.

[Riptide439]

I'll let you know after I test the Bayou.

One thing that Bayou has that BBI doesn't is a 135 grain option.

I did see that!
They also have the 150grn wad  cutter. I would think that was made more for .38 Super but I don't know for sure.

[jabbermurph]

BBI does have a 135 gr.  It's special order.  Automatic accuracy uses it for their comp load

[IDescribe]

Murph, I've seen the 135 BBI's described as "proprietary" for Automatic Accuracy.  Do you think you can actually buy the bullets?

[Bishop112]

Murph, I've seen the 135 BBI's described as "proprietary" for Automatic Accuracy.  Do you think you can actually by the bullets?

BBI offers a "custom size option" ... maybe if they don't do 135 they will do 134 

[jameslovesjammie]

BBI offers a "custom size option" ... maybe if they don't do 135 they will do 134 

"Custom size" more than likely refers to "sizing" the bullet's diameter; as in .355, .357, or .358" instead of the standard .356".  Custom sizing is available through many different bullet manufacturers.

[Riptide439]

Thats good to know since I would prefer .357
When I first tried .356 had some serious leading. My barrel slugged a hair over .355.

[Bishop112]

BBI offers a "custom size option" ... maybe if they don't do 135 they will do 134 

"Custom size" more than likely refers to "sizing" the bullet's diameter; as in .355, .357, or .358" instead of the standard .356".  Custom sizing is available through many different bullet manufacturers.

Ahhhh... that makes sense.... my bad!

[jameslovesjammie]

My barrel slugged a hair over .355.

Measured with a micrometer or a caliper?

[IDescribe]

I like to use a yard stick.

In all seriousness, I haven't slugged mine.  Now I'm curious.  You guys use hardcast bullets or swaged bullets?

[levellinebrad]

I have been very happy with lucky 13. Their 9mm is .357 free shipping too. That may only be in NC though.