Where to purchase Spencer bullets?

[Trooper Ellis]

Hello all,

       I'm new to reloading. I do not have the gear to cast my own bullets. After going through the threads here I found most of you cast your own bullets for your Spencers. I have plenty of spent brass, dies and a lee handpress. Is there a company out there that sells the bullets pre-made? The rising costs of ammunition have almost turned my three Spencers into wallhangers! Thanks in advance.

Trooper Ellis

[Two Flints]

Hi Trooper Ellis,

Hope this helps   Are you shooting an original or repro Spencer(s)

http://www.neihandtools.com/catalog.html  Go to this link:  scroll down; both Spencer bullets appear on the left side;

http://www.gadcustomcartridges.com/#cast   Go to this link:  scroll down to see 56-50 bullet designations;

Check out this recommended source for Spencer bullets:  http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,8590.0.html

Check out this link and the links it contains for Spencer bullet sources:  http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,11999.msg149150.html#msg149150

Two Flints

[French Jack]

Buffalo Arms sells cast bullets for the Spencer.  Their prices are reasonable, and the service excellent.  Google them.

[R-71]

I have ordered bullets for my 500 Smith from this outfit:

It looks like they sell a 330 grain bullet that should work.

//http://www.montanabulletworks.com/wst_page7.html

Very good sevice and the bullets are excellent.

Dan

[Trooper Ellis]

Thanks for the info guys!  I'm shooting a Taylor's repro. My original 60 carbine and rifle are wallhangers in my 1860s guestroom. I have a very understanding wife.

Trooper Ellis

[Two Flints]

Was checking my Midway catalog and found this Spencer bullet link:

http://www.midwayusa.com/browse/BrowseProducts.aspx?t=82579&pageNum=2&tabId=1&categoryId=7590&categoryString=9315***652***19785***9016***



I think this company has already been mentioned in previous posts on this thread.

Two Flints

[SEA3PO]

I am new to shooting the Spencer.... and to reloading...   I made a epoxy plug (casting slug)  of the chamber and it came out great.... now I need to measure the distance from the outside lands to the outside lands to get the exact dimentions of the bullet I need....Right ?   or do I want it slightly oversize ? the lands and grooves are real sharp and shiny ...... this is an original carbine...

Thanks

SEA3PO