Have you ever sold/bought reloaded ammo?

[357smallbore]

I've shot a few reloads for revolvers. Not more that a box of 50. The guy I got them from was a reloader I knew. I would never sell or give any of my reloads I've made to anyone.

 

[hemiram]

A long long time ago, about 45 years ago, the reloads done at the place I used to shoot at, now called "The Gun Store" in Las Vegas, Target Alley back then, were fine, I don't think I ever had a problem with the .38SPL or 9mm I got there, but IN NW Ohio, it's another story. I stopped buying it about 1985, and nothing I've seen since then when friends have tried it has made me even think about messing with it again.

 

[Lo-Profile]

Nope, I never will
Local Gun shop sells reloads for their range use. I never bought any, but witnessed squibs from other shooters. One guy even told me he shoots slow became he's had more than a few.

 

[Palladan44]

Only one time ever, and regretted it.
Also bought reman. ammo one time in my life from LAX.... Regretted that also.

 

[gnappi]

No not intentionally anyway. At a gunshow last summer I saw a box of Rem 240 gr .44's and I wanted to open them but the seller said no.

I bought them anyway and at home I found they were reloads. Grrr...

I pulled them all, burned the powder in my firepit and reloaded the cases and 240 jhp's with my powder.

The next time a seller will not allow me to open a box I walk.

 

[ADKWOODSMAN]

No to either. I only shoot my reloads. Would never bum a few rounds if I were short at a match especially if they were loaded on a progressive press.

 

[KS Plinker]

I once loaded commercially for a friend that didn't have time to catch up on all his orders. We loaded on two Dillon 1050s and it was a pleasure to do it. Customers never complained about these loads. they were very accurate and cheaper than buying factory fresh. If the customer supplied his own brass the price was even better.

Taking time to reload and watch each round makes a big difference in where you get your ammo. I only trusted him to do my reloads or the ones I did on his machines until I bought my own Dillon 650 with all the bells and whistles.

I'd trust reloaded ammo from a reputable vendor.

 

[Stick65]

I’ve reloaded for people I know and charged them for it. Never had a problem or complaint.

 

[JTHunter]

Considering the time and energy I spend in reloading, there would be little likelihood in making any kind of profit from selling those reloads.
Besides, I may need them myself !

 

[DM~]

According to ATF you only need a license if you sell your manufactured ammo for purpose of livelihood.

Similar to selling firearms private party. You don't need a license to sell unless you are doing it for the sole purpose of livelihood.

Or, outside of thr ATF, similar to selling cars. You can sell a car without a license unless you do it for livelihood or (depending on where you live) up to a certain number of cars per year

Then the law has changed. Back in the day when I went to BATF seminars, I was told that it was against the law to sell ANY reloads without the proper license, no exceptions.

At the time, I was licensed to mfg. ammo, and I sold tons of reloads and new mfg'd ammo. I also mfg'd/sold and loaded bonded core copper jacketed bullets too.

DM

 

[DM~]

Picked these up the other day dont think there factory anyone know what bullet it might b pulled one 140 grainerView attachment 1182434View attachment 1182435

My guess is that they are factory, and these days 7-06 ammo is collectable.

DM

 

[Appalachiannative]

I accidentally bought improperly reloaded ammo that was in a factory box sold as if it were new once at a gun show. .30-30 Winchester that had not been resized causing feed issues with my rifle

 

[footwart]

I've gotten 9mm reloads from 2Awarehouse.com. Capitol Cartridge brand, they worked really well.

 

[Reloadron]

So the question for this thread is: Would you ever consider buying somebody else's reloaded ammo and/or have you ever been successful at selling reloads?

Never bought or sold but have swapped back and forth with my brother and given to my son in law. I would not even consider from an unknown source.

Ron

 

[e3mrk]

As a reloader I would never buy or sell reloaded Ammo. First off I would feel terrible if one of my reloads injured someone because I made a mistake and secong You never know who reloaded the Ammo. Theres a lot of nutjobs out there that may get a kick out of making rounds that would blow up in the gun and injure people.

 

[OLDE RETIRED COASTIE]

I have to agree with you. I do not sell my reloads, nor do I buy someone elses reloads. I have purchased ammo from dealers at gunshows but the ammo I buy there is factory ammo, not reloads

 

[Speedo66]

I had bought some reloads in Albert’s boxes. I don’t know if they loaded them or were someone else’s reloads in their boxes, but they were the pits.

Poorly crimped, bullets falling out of cases, numerous duds resulting in bullets stuck in the barrel, etc.

i didn’t reload for that caliber and finally had enough, sold them as “components only” when .380 ammo and primers were impossible to get. Buyer was happy to get them but noticed some of the cases, while working fine, were actually cut down .223.

No more reloads for me.

 

[Eugen]

I have never bought nor sold reloaded (or hand loaded) ammo. I don't like rolling the dice.

 

[hoardingthemanual]

My range pissed me off something serious the other day. I needed some 9mm so I asked the man at the register for a box. He gave me a pricy local brand and I was on my way. After I got home, I noticed it was reman ammo. Why didn't he call that out?