They are.
You only get a couple in life.

So don’t be cheap. Buy a case of “your” favorite load and just get after it.

Bismuth is the go to load for non lead sites in the UK, and has every type and kind available.

Pretty sure the pellets are made in Spain, and the cartridges assembled in the UK.

Check out “Just Cartridges” for what all is available, and then look for a US importer.

Out there doing it best I can.