Etiquette Question

[David Nash]

I have a legality / Etiquette that I am not sure belongs on this board, but I know the reloaders would know the answer.

I tried reloading, and don't have the space/time to really get into like I should, but I have a couple thousand once fired .38 and .223 casings and a couple hundred .45, 9mm, 12 and 20 guage shells and would like to find a reloader who would trade his knowledge and time for my components and split the finished product.

I have (or will get) the casings, powder, bullets, and primers, and I want finished bullets.

Is this done? Is it legal (I know you need a license to SELL finished ammunition...

I would appreciate any feedback

David

 

[rcmodel]

No reason you can't do it, if you can find an experianced local reloader willing to help you in trade.

rc

 

[CU74]

What rcmodel said - if you re-post with some location info, perhaps someone here is in your geographic area and will volunteer.

 

[bullseye308]

Most folks frown at the mention of loading for someone else due to the liability issues. That said, you could probably find someone close by that would do it for you. If nothing else, maybe you could use their equipment in your spare time(if you have any). I have loaded for a few people over the last year mostly pistol and some FA rifle. When I load for someone, I get the gun I am loading for and tailor the load to it. When I am happy with it they pick it all up at one time. That's just me though.

Where are you located?

 

[Walkalong]

I helped a range buddy load .357's the other day. He has a single stage and shoots mostly rifle. We were able to bang out 350 .357's in one short evening, something he couldn't do without the progressive, plus he wanted me to set it all up. The last time he loaded .357's he buggered up his Model 19 and had to send it the S&W. (I posted a thread about it and what to do with his reloads....I destroyed them by the way. )

If you reload them together, there is no selling involved, just helping another fellow out.

Most reloaders would be happy to help someone new. Trick is finding one close by. Welcome to THR

 

[David Nash]

Nashville

I work in Nashville, but live in Franklin.

I want .223 for my dpms ar15 and 38 for a 4 inch S&W 686

 

[bullseye308]

Hot dog! I'm in the middle. I'm in smyrna and would be glad to help.

 

[Otto]

I tried reloading, and don't have the space/time to really get into like I should,... and would like to find a reloader who would trade his knowledge and time for my components and split the finished product.

You can do as you choose but I wouldn't shoot anybody else's reloads period.

 

[matrem]

You can do as you choose but I wouldn't shoot anybody else's reloads period

Otto,
How well do you know those folks at the "factory"?
David,
"Reloading" or handloading by individuals,those with experience,will be at least as good as most "factory" rounds..AND as safe.

 

[Six]

The difference is that conceivably the commercial reloaders/manufacturers have insurance or assets in case I lose my fingers.

If a reloader doesn't want to share the finished ammo (Possible that he doesn't shoot exactly what you want to shoot), then maybe just bring in a spare powder can, box o' bullets, or case of primers as payment for a session. Each will run you about $15-30, and you both get what you want.

 

[SASS#23149]

I won't reload for somebody else,but I'll teach them to use the equipment while I keep a very close eye on them.
I see no problem with your 'offer' and I'm sure someone will take u up on it.

 

[kestak]

Greetings,

I will not reload for somebody else except for familly. The litigation risk is to high. I am not even shooting somebody else reload except one or two exceptions I would because I know the guys and I know they are VERY VERY SERIOUS about reloading.

I share my knowledge for free and withtout any after thought however.

Thank you

 

[JackOfAllTradesMasterAtNone]

I may be wrong, but I think the OP would perform this 'with' a new friend that reloads. There is one volunteer already.

That's what I do. I don't reload for anyone else. But, if they want to come over or have already prepped cases and such, have the components/dies, then I will enter into a joint process where he/she would perform many if not most of the tasks as I teach how to do it properly. All they're doing is using my equipment. If this becomes nusance, then I convince them to purchase thier own equipment. If it becomes a partnership, gifts are accepted for the use of my expertise and equipment, but they are not required.

Nothing wrong with that.

-Steve

 

[rfwobbly]

Somehow I'm convinced that title should read....

"Etiquette Question, Please"

 

[SP Shop Foreman]

Casual friendships, alliances and even long friendships disappear when serious injury from unintentional negligence or oversigt raises it's head and the litigators show up.

Latigo

 

[FredT]

I am retired. If I lived near by I would help you out, but that's just me.

 

[Chas.]

I'm like JackOfAllTradesMasterAtNone. I won't reload FOR anybody, but I will assist them in reloading. All they have to do is bring the components and a couple of six-packs

 

[FredT]

Six pacs? Reloading goes better with Coke-Cola.

 

[bullseye308]

Actually, it will be Dr. Pepper.

 

[Walkalong]

When I helped my range buddy load .357's the other day, I set everything up and got him started, then he ran the press. I did ask him frequently: "Did you see the powder in that last one?" He did the loading. I just set it up kept and an eye on him to help him be safe.

That said, I have reloaded, for free, for a select few.