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Posted: 5/27/2018 9:03:39 PM EDT
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Blue Bullets are more accurate. I've shot them though my 9mm suppressed AR without any problems.
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Posted: 5/27/2018 9:06:56 PM EDT
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X-Treme is going out of business, if that matters.
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Posted: 5/27/2018 9:07:05 PM EDT
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The 147gr BB's are really nice, shoot them in a PCC and several handguns.
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Posted: 5/27/2018 10:36:51 PM EDT
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X-Treme is going out of business, if that matters. |
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Posted: 5/28/2018 11:14:32 AM EDT
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X-Treme is going out of business, if that matters. |
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Posted: 5/28/2018 2:38:14 PM EDT
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X-Treme is going out of business, if that matters. |
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Posted: 5/28/2018 3:04:14 PM EDT
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We used to use xtreme but they priced their self out of us even considering them anymore.
Decent products but nothing that justified the price IMO. |
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Posted: 5/28/2018 3:19:33 PM EDT
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X-Treme is going out of business, if that matters. 
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Posted: 5/28/2018 3:19:58 PM EDT
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We used to use xtreme but they priced their self out of us even considering them anymore. Decent products but nothing that justified the price IMO. |
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Posted: 5/28/2018 3:23:45 PM EDT
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When? I placed an order a month ago and it still hasn’t shipped Did you order 165gr 9mm? That is what I ordered and I just assumed they had to make them. |
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Posted: 5/28/2018 3:27:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I had an order take 5 weeks to just ship, then it took another week for delivery. Did you order 165gr 9mm? That is what I ordered and I just assumed they had to make them. I used to use their 147gr 9mm for several years but now I can buy Rmr fmj’s for less |
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Posted: 5/28/2018 5:46:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Where did you hear of this? I was going to place another order pretty soon. The Xtreme 147's were pretty accurate for me and shot suppressed pretty good we’re shut as of 3 weeks ago, extreme was one. It’s possible they were absorbed by someone since then. |
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Posted: 5/28/2018 5:52:57 PM EDT
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The company that owns them went bankrupt. Many doors we’re shut as of 3 weeks ago, extreme was one. It’s possible they were absorbed by someone since then. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Where did you hear of this? I was going to place another order pretty soon. The Xtreme 147's were pretty accurate for me and shot suppressed pretty good we’re shut as of 3 weeks ago, extreme was one. It’s possible they were absorbed by someone since then. |
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Posted: 5/29/2018 9:50:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They are still sending me emails |
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Posted: 5/29/2018 10:08:50 AM EDT
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Agree with everything in this thread.
1) Xtreme is expensive nowadays, even with their "5% off sales". 2) Xtreme has the SLOWEST shipping and order delivery I have ever seen. 3) Xtreme makes good products. I hope they don't go out of business, that would really suck for the industry in general, but maybe under new management, they can get their act together with regards to shipping, and maybe pricing as well. I like Blue Bullets in my .40 match gun, but have no experience with them in 9mm. They do give you blue "Smurf fingers" when you load with them. I have learned to load them with a single latex glove on my left hand. Xtreme bullets work well in 9mm (I used to use them all the time). I prefer RMR bullets now (Rocky Mountain Reloading) - great quality, fast shipping, great prices (always use a discount code). |
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Posted: 5/29/2018 10:10:33 AM EDT
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I've used both.
Blue Bullets are more bang for your buck not just because of the price but also I can make Power Factor with less powder than shooting jacketed. If PF is a consideration. |
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Posted: 6/1/2018 6:14:36 AM EDT
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Take a look at H & S Bullets for coated bullets. Extremely attractive pricing, super fast shipping, and very high quality.
Their product range is limited, I believe it's a 1 man operation. I'm extremely satisfied with performance of their 9mm 124gr RN, 10mm 180gr TC, and 45ACP 230gr RN. After tens of thousands of Xtreme bullets down the pipe, I've completely given up on them and now load H & S Bullets for all pistol rounds. Hopefully they'll be coming out with a .357 Mag bullet soon. |
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Posted: 6/1/2018 9:50:23 AM EDT
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I like blue bullets, but they only do .355
If you need .356, try acme. You can find discount codes with a little googling (theres a membership discount for the Brian enos forum, but I can't remember it). Try stoeger for blue bullets. |
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Posted: 6/1/2018 10:13:25 AM EDT
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X-Treme is going out of business, if that matters. They've gone through several owners since then and the current owner, X-Treme, has been the worst with poor customer service and prices that just get higher. Hopefully they'll keep going with a new/better owner. |
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Posted: 6/3/2018 8:39:31 PM EDT
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I bought a bunch of blue bullets a little while ago. I got 9mm and 45. Only used the 45 so far. They seem good. I'll be a repeat customer.
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Posted: 6/10/2018 3:50:14 PM EDT
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I have used Blue Bullets before. They work fine, but I prefer the HiTek coated ones from either Missouri or Bayou.
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Posted: 6/12/2018 3:53:07 AM EDT
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I have used Blue Bullets before. They work fine, but I prefer the HiTek coated ones from either Missouri or Bayou. I like them. |
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Posted: 6/12/2018 11:05:48 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/12/2018 1:02:15 PM EDT
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I have been using Xtreme for over 5 years. Come to think of it, I have not received and email from them in over a week. I guess they did go out of business according to everyone and the article. I just looked into the Blue Bullets. Are they really worth it?
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Posted: 6/12/2018 2:57:02 PM EDT
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Info on the bankruptcy: https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2018/6/12/fear-loading-howell-munitions-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/ how well do the blue bullets work through a suppressor? |
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Posted: 6/12/2018 5:16:24 PM EDT
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Info on the bankruptcy: https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2018/6/12/fear-loading-howell-munitions-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/ |
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Posted: 6/12/2018 8:32:25 PM EDT
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well that sucks. how well do the blue bullets work through a suppressor? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Info on the bankruptcy: https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2018/6/12/fear-loading-howell-munitions-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/ how well do the blue bullets work through a suppressor? |
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Posted: 6/13/2018 1:34:19 AM EDT
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Info on the bankruptcy: https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2018/6/12/fear-loading-howell-munitions-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/ Couldn’t say much. Hope no one lost any money. |
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Posted: 6/13/2018 5:17:10 AM EDT
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Found out Mother’s Day weekend. Couldn’t say much. Hope no one lost any money. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Info on the bankruptcy: https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2018/6/12/fear-loading-howell-munitions-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/ Couldn’t say much. Hope no one lost any money. |
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Posted: 6/14/2018 10:16:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It is a Chapter 11 reorganization mostly to restruct bank loans. Chapter 7 means going out of business. Particularly ominous is this part of the American Rifleman article linked above: "By 2017, cost-cutting measures were underway, and a restructuring officer was appointed by the bank to step into the supervisory role historically performed by majority stock owner David Howell. Zion’s appointee was terminated last week, a day before the Chapter 11 paperwork was filed, and court documents allege the person’s lack of knowledge in the industry resulted in significant damage to the companies." Sounds like the bank sent an non-gun guy "restructuring officer" in, and that person completely screwed things up worse than they were. |
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Posted: 6/14/2018 12:46:06 PM EDT
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While that's true, there is still a question as to whether Extreme will continue to exist as a bullet maker for the reloading community. Particularly ominous is this part of the American Rifleman article linked above: "By 2017, cost-cutting measures were underway, and a restructuring officer was appointed by the bank to step into the supervisory role historically performed by majority stock owner David Howell. Zion’s appointee was terminated last week, a day before the Chapter 11 paperwork was filed, and court documents allege the person’s lack of knowledge in the industry resulted in significant damage to the companies." Sounds like the bank sent an non-gun guy "restructuring officer" in, and that person completely screwed things up worse than they were. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: It is a Chapter 11 reorganization mostly to restruct bank loans. Chapter 7 means going out of business. Particularly ominous is this part of the American Rifleman article linked above: "By 2017, cost-cutting measures were underway, and a restructuring officer was appointed by the bank to step into the supervisory role historically performed by majority stock owner David Howell. Zion’s appointee was terminated last week, a day before the Chapter 11 paperwork was filed, and court documents allege the person’s lack of knowledge in the industry resulted in significant damage to the companies." Sounds like the bank sent an non-gun guy "restructuring officer" in, and that person completely screwed things up worse than they were. |
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