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38-40 Cast Lead Bullet Help

Dave M.

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September 25, 2025 - 11:11 pm

Does anyone have a source for good 38-40 cast lead bullets?

I see Montana Bullet is no longer operating.

Thanks.

TXGunNut

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September 26, 2025 - 12:18 am

Dave-

I cast my own but I understand bullets for the 40 S&W and 10mm pistol will work. They may be a bit harder than the Montana bullets.

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September 26, 2025 - 1:21 am

I have several boxes of cast and lubed bullets for all the ‘cowboy’ calibers from several years ago, including 38-40. They are ‘Oregon Trails’ brand which I bought mail order through Cabelas.

I’m not sure of current availability, or if Oregon Trails even still makes these.

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September 26, 2025 - 2:15 am

Dave,

I use Missouri Bullet Company’s Cowboy #10 (.401″/180 grain RNFP) in my 1892. Also use a .403″/175 grain FNGC cast bullet from The Bull Shop in my 1873. Both have a crimp groove.

Gus