Do you shoot factory ammo or handloads?

[BILLY D.]

I could write a tome about this subject, but I'll keep it short. I buy veeery little factory ammo. The last box I bought was in '97 for carry ammo. Speer Lawman, 45acp.

Most of my hunting is done with a handgun. My favorites, 357 Rem Max, 44 Mag., both Contenders and two Ruger B/H'S in 45 LC. I like to tailor my handloads because I don't want the ballistics to change with every box of ammo. I also like to try the bullets for performance.

I do not cast my own bullets but I have a lot of friends at Laser Cast, Lead Head and used to have some at BullX. I prefer lead bullets in all my rounds except the 44 and the 357. There I prefer jacketed bullets.

For all my soirees pistol shooting and practice I use cast bullets in 9mm, 38SP & 357 Mag, 38 Super, 41 Mag, and 45 acp and Long Colt.

I'm old and have a lot of alone time so I reload to relax and have fun. I shoot at least 3 times a week unless the weather is totally uncooperative. I don't spend as much time outdoors anymore when it dips below -20 degrees.

So to answer the question, I roll my own.

Best wishes, Bill