Plated vs Jacketed vs Cast Bullets
Our bulk bullets offer advantages over jacketed and cast options:
Plated Bullets: Made by electroplating copper around a lead core. Complete plating reduces lead fouling in the barrel, which means less maintenance and improved accuracy. You can find plated bullets at competitive prices compared to jacketed. Great when loaded in rifle ammo, handgun ammo, and rimfire ammo for target shooting and competition.
Jacketed: Made with a copper jacket around a lead core. Typically stronger than cast or plated bullets, which means they can be fired at higher velocities. More suitable for hunting applications but cost more than plated options.
Cast: Made by pouring molten lead into a mold. The biggest advantage is affordability. Tend to cause more lead fouling than other bullet types, which has long-term effects on accuracy and requires more maintenance.
Plated bullets offer the perfect balance between performance and affordability for bulk ammunition needs.