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Offline Jsommer917

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Reloading question
« on: June 07, 2021, 09:04:10 AM »
I have metric ton of reloads that I was given. Can you sell reloads? What to do with them?

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Re: Reloading question
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2021, 09:15:28 AM »
You can sell reloads but then you have the liability if anything happens. The best thing to do is shoot it if you are comfortable with the loads or to pull it apart and use or sell it as components. Or last choice just send it to me and I will pull it down and reuse the components.  :chuckle:

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Re: Reloading question
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2021, 09:21:42 AM »
Most guys I know will not shoot reload they did not load.   The value is in the components and even then there are many questions….how many times has the brass been reloaded, what projectile, etc etc etc.   

If you trust the person that loaded it, shoot it.  If not,sell as a lot for components….though there is likely not much value in that. 

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Re: Reloading question
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2021, 10:15:44 AM »
As others have stated, probably not a good idea to shoot them. Break em down, dump the powder, save the bullets and brass. Brass is almost worthless being unknown but if primer pockets are still tight and there's no signs of trouble I'd use em or find a new home for em.  :twocents:
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Re: Reloading question
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2021, 12:00:21 PM »
The other thing to consider is whether they are cartridges & powder capable of double loads.  If they are, I wouldn't shoot them.

The thing about freebie reloads is the original owner didn't place much value on them otherwise they wouldn't be freebies.

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Re: Reloading question
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2021, 12:23:08 PM »
AR Stuff or Pistols might use for blasting at targets if I trusted the provider.  Anything else I'd pass completely. 

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Re: Reloading question
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2021, 04:50:40 PM »
I got some reloads from a friend. Knew the brass, knew the primer, knew the bullet. He could not remember the powder or amount. Shot a few out of a heavy chamber single shot to see the FPS. Nearly 500 fps OVER the max recommended speed for the bullet. They were half jacketed and were shedding the jacket coming out of the barrel. Primers were flat. Shiny ring around the base.
Pulled the rest (a bunch) and used the powder for fertilizer in the garden. Reloaded them lighter.
Never a good idea to use someone else’s reloads unless it is marked on the box what they are made with.
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