38 and 357 157 Grain Samples Polymer Qty 25

Performed perfectly in my Vaqueros and my Marlin 1894. Recoil in revolvers and rifle was minimal and pleasant

Patrick, I’ve been playing around with longer range using my 16 inch Uberti carbine and tang peep sights. I know this is not 100 yard gun, but if I had a solid rest, I might have a better than even chance of getting a squirrel at 100 yards. I just ordered my second 500 round box of your 157 poly RNFP. Thanks again for a great product.

I looked all over and chose Badman 157gr poly coat bullets for my 38 special and 357 Mag loads for my 1873 lever gun. I am delighted with the results. They feed like butter and are amazingly accurate crimping on the first crimp ring for 357 and the second ring for 38s. I had to pull one with my RCBS collet puller, but the Polly coating was barely scratched. That’s one tough coating. Try ‘em out. They’re great!

On your recommendation hit iron buffalo at 300 yards. Works a little better than 158 gr.. With a better site on my 73 I'm sure I could do it with more consistency.

Its January 31, 2021 and I am hoping Badman will produce more - excellent function in my 1895 Marlin and S&W 686. PLEASE MAKE MORE!

Reply from Badman Bullets:

We are doing everything we can. We will eventually have more in stock. Demand is exceeding what we can produce.

The bullets worked well out of my S&W 686, 4".
I use Longshot for the reload and I realized some smoking but can't say whether this is due to the powder or the polymer heated up by the burning powder. Given my eyesight I'm happy with the accuracy and fouling of the barrel is not a problem so far.

I loaded these with 15.0 grains of H110 for use in a S&W Model 19 and a Marlin 1894 (both chambered for .357). No signs of leading in either one. Just waiting for these to become available again in quantity so I can buy some more.

Loaded the sample bullets to a light 357 magnum load and shot in my SW 686 with 4" barrel. Bullets loaded and shot well. After shooting, I noticed a black substance at the end of the muzzle that was difficult to remove. Burnt polymer? How does polymer affect the rifling in the barrel and forcing cone? Polymer is another term for plastic which melts at high temps. Not sure if I will order more.

Reply from Badman Bullets:

Our Polymer Coating does not melt and build up in the rifling of the barrel. Check out our video demonstrating how the Polymer holds up to high temperatures. We have thousands of customers using our Polymer Coated Bullets with no problems at all. If you check the forcing cone and rifling you will notice they are very clean. Badman Polymer Bullets under Extreme Heat

The sample pack let me make sure the polymer would work with my load. It worked, so I ordered 1000 more.