Giving away my reloaded ammo

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Why do they not have time?

Do they expect to go out and get into a gunfight with your reloads?

Did they just "acquire" the firearm, and know nothing about the safety, care and feeding?

They DO have time but don't WAN'T to learn. They ha e prioritized their time by what is important to THEM. If they are not "new" to the shooting game, shame on them for not having their tools ready to use. If they are, they need guideance, whether they know/need/want it or not.

You are not hoarding, you are not price gouging. You have set the limits on how much "product"(mfg process and tools) you will supply based on their ability to pay in time and effort (to look for and acquire the necessary components) and interest to learn to be self sufficient.

Otherwise, they have to wait for the supply chain to catch up to meet their need.

Easy to say, I know, but their inappropriate reaction to your approproate response should not cause you any concern. At least that's how I see it......
 
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Thought gun stores are considered essential and thus required to be open?
 
I think there is problem with the word “reloads.”

To me, reloads are Cases fired in a specific firearm and then reloaded without full length resizing. They are fireformed to the chamber of a specific firearm and can be dangerous in other firearms.

Handloads are not really a problem and frequently as good or higher quality spec than factory loads.

I can’t imagine I am unique in this regard to not blurring these terms. Handloads and reloads are not the same thing.
 
Family only.

I'd give my proven reloads to family, if necessary. But not to anyone else.
 
I run into the same situation with co-workers. My reply is "What works in my gun may not work in yours. It's not worth the risk to me".
 
NVcharlie said:
I know its federally illegal to sell my reloaded ammo without an FFL etc, and i never will.

During these stressful times ive had dozens of co workers and acquaintances approach me on buying my reloads. They seem frustrated by my response of "no its against the law" and then most just ask me to give it to them. Im not a horder. Them buying me components in exchange seems to be equally difficult. They dont have time to learn a new hobby and use my press to do it themselves. Most are looking for a feel better 500rd handout at my expense.

My generosity comes into question lately even though ive given away necessities like TP, hand soap, etc. But i draw the line at ammo. No trading for walmart chicken, no freebies, and im not selling it. Yesterday i was a "%##@^%$#" from someone who i thought was cool. Stress does strange things to good people I guess.

So, "would you?" Give away ammo?
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Not unless it was family. And I had 2 co-workers approach me after hearing me talk to a friend about loading some 9 for a range trip with him. I offered to teach them how and Loam them books but they lost interest shortly after one asked again I told him no it’s illegal & he got over it.
 
The best way to lose a friend is lend him money! I’ve found the best way to stop a person from habitually asking to borrow money or other things is to lend them something. They will never speak to you again! Sometimes it is money well spent!

Maybe best thing to do is lend your friend a box or part thereof of “factory ammo” and tell him to replace it with like when he can. Then You’ve done your part to help him.
 
styles said:
I think there is problem with the word “reloads.”

To me, reloads are Cases fired in a specific firearm and then reloaded without full length resizing. They are fireformed to the chamber of a specific firearm and can be dangerous in other firearms.

Handloads are not really a problem and frequently as good or higher quality spec than factory loads.

I can’t imagine I am unique in this regard to not blurring these terms. Handloads and reloads are not the same thing.
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I prefer to use the word handloads. I used the word reloads in the past, but had to explain that 1) they didn't come from the thrift store and 2) the only part reloaded is the case. So although it sounds like recycling, it's only to an extent. But I don't try to pretend I'm correct. Just easier to explain to someone who doesn't know. Like lots of other homemade stuff.
OP...did the guy you initially agreed to help get a resolution on his ammo shortage?
 
When you offer someone your ammo, you are also legally potentially offering them your house, retirement savings and everything else. Would you trust a sibling or parent/child the trust of such an offer?
I would.

Would you offer someone else whose wife/child were injured/killed by an accidental double charged round *or* a negligent discharge and an ambulance chasing lawyer going after all your life savings?
Your call.
 
Since this latest panic I've had 5 people ask me for ammo. They know I'm the friendly neighborhood gun nut so they figured if the shelves are empty to try me.
My buddy's girlfriend I gave her a box of factory 380 acp- I don't load it.
My boss' long time family friend, I gave 100 357 mag hollow point- loaded mild.
The other 3 I told to look online and not to ask me again.
Vultures.
 
** IMPORTANT **
Cartridges which work fine in your gun(s) may not work fine in other guns, and can even be dangerous. Name brand manufactured ammo is compromised so that it will be safe and functional in all known weapons which use that cartridge. It will not likely be the best performing in every example, but it will be functional & safe. Handloads which a person makes, and then only tests extensively on one or two guns are not the same thing. For example: The barrel chambers and the chamber leades have a range in their specs (they are NOT all the same), such that the chamber & leade of a 9mm Luger barrel out of a CZ 75 SP-01 is far different than the chamber & leade of a 9mm Luger barrel out of a Ruger EC9s. If I build a cartridge for the Ruger, designed to minimize bullet jump distance (for accuracy sake) from chambered position to bore engagement. . . it will not even fit into the CZ chamber & leade. If I didn't have a chronograph, and I unknowingly had been loading that cartridge on the hot side for my Ruger. . . then when my friend ran that cartridge in his CZ, it would be drastically & dangerously raising the chamber pressures due to total lack of jump distance combined with bullet setback when the CZ slide rams the cartridge past the leade and into the bore (if it would even chamber at all).

The great advantage to handloading is that you can customize specific ammo components and cartridge dimensions to a specific gun, resulting in greater accuracy and efficacy in that particular gun. In effect, you can custom tailor your handload to your weapon. In the same way, you can have a suit custom tailored for you with a chest size of 42 which is perfect for you, but that doesn't mean that same custom-tailored suit will be perfect for all men who happen to have a size 42 chest. . . not by a longshot!

If your handloads work well for you in your gun(s), kudos to you. . . but that does not mean they will automatically work well in all other guns which take the same cartridge. It would be irresponsible and even reckless of you to distribute your handloads to unsuspecting, innocent shooters who may assume that it is the same as name-brand manufactured ammo. Please don't do it. . .
 
I would never give away reloads to anyone. Should anything happen to someone firing your reloads you will be the one they come after to pay medical bills, replace their damaged firearm, etc. Orfeo’s post gives a very good explanation of the potential differences between firearms of the same caliber.
 
styles said:
I think there is problem with the word “reloads.”

To me, reloads are Cases fired in a specific firearm and then reloaded without full length resizing. They are fireformed to the chamber of a specific firearm and can be dangerous in other firearms.

Handloads are not really a problem and frequently as good or higher quality spec than factory loads.

I can’t imagine I am unique in this regard to not blurring these terms. Handloads and reloads are not the same thing.
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I have three of my manuals sitting beside me here at the computer as I type. Here are their titles.

1). The 7th Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading
2). Speer Reloading Manual #14
3).Lyman Reloading Handbook 49th Edition

While there is a small amount of information in all of them about fireformed cases, the majority of the instructional material contained within them, consists of full length sizing so cartridges can be safely used in all firearms. You should probably contact them and let them know.

When one Googles "what is reloaded ammunition?" this is what comes up.....

What is reloaded ammunition?
Commercial reloaded is ammo that is manufactured using previously fired brass, it's cheaper usually. Personally Reloading: Taking components including cases (either new or previously fired), powder, primer, and bullets and making them into a complete cartridge.
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Another blurred definition? Probably not.
 
styles said:
I think there is problem with the word “reloads.”

To me, reloads are Cases fired in a specific firearm and then reloaded without full length resizing. They are fireformed to the chamber of a specific firearm and can be dangerous in other firearms.

Handloads are not really a problem and frequently as good or higher quality spec than factory loads.

I can’t imagine I am unique in this regard to not blurring these terms. Handloads and reloads are not the same thing.
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Good point. I view is as putting primer, powder and bullet into a brass. plastic or paper case as reloading, and the finished product as hand loads.
I remember reading the difference in my now 50 year old Lyman manual that came with my Lyman Expert Reloading Kit in the 70’s but don’t have access to it at the moment and can’t recall the words. A current one uses the term Reloading and defines the process as duplication of purchased ammunition.
Semantics I suppose.
On the other hand one reloads fired brass which are then reloads and handloads new brass which is now handloads.
 
I've had people ask for me to reload for them in the past and I say sure then break down what they will need for supplies along with there cost, that basically ends the conversation. I guess they expected me to provide the supplies but once they figure out it's going to cost them a few hundred dollars to acquire the components they decide its not worth it. When they ask if they can just replace my stuff I give them a figure of a couple hundred dollars more then replacement value due to having to spend my time tracking down components which ends the conversation as well.
 
I only give my handloaded ammo to my sons. I've let others shoot my handloads in my guns at the range, but otherwise, probably not. I have offered to load hunting ammo for good friends in the past, (with components paid for by them, and dies if it isn't a caliber I already load) and help them get set up in reloading themselves, that's different. A couple have taken me up on that.

Each son got a .30 cal. can with 420 rounds of .223 to go with the AR I gifted them. The older one has me load his hunting ammo for him. The younger one has since moved out of state, I advised him to start reloading-I taught him how a few years ago.
 
Potato.......po-taa-toe..... they both go well with sour cream, chives and bacon. Some of you have too much time on your hands....go pull weeds or something.....
 
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