Reloading for profit

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Does anyone here reload for other people for profit? If so how do you handle pricing for working up a load? I can't see making plinking ammo being to profitable. But i definitely see a lot of interest in working up and supplying pet loads. I have several acquaintances interested and I'm not sure how to quote them.
 
First off, you better have the proper licensing and insurance for reloading for profit.

Assuming you have those, it's just a matter of finding what your components cost for each round, and then marking it up whatever you feel reasonable. Multiply that by the number of rounds you make for them.
 
Do you have your Federal Firearms License type 6/7? Because if not then you do not want to be found in the business of making ammo for sale.
 
Not only will you need either a Class 6 or 7 FFL license, a boatload of insurance, but you'll also need to register with the U.S. State Dept. for ITAR, at the tune of about $2,500.00 per year.

You'll be far, far ahead to have your friends buy their own equipment and spend a little time teaching them how to use it.

Hope this helps.

Fred
 
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Not only will you need either a Class 6 or 7 FFL license, a boatload of insurance, but you'll also need to register with the U.S. State Dept. for ITAR, at the tune of about $2,500.00 per year.

You'll be far, far ahead to have your friends buy their own equipment and spend a little time teaching them how to use it.

Hope this helps.

Fred
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Exactly this. A local shop does do some commercial reloading with a handful of 1050's but I think they stopped. Not enough demand, and price just too high.

I will let people use my equipment, show them the ropes, as a gateway. Once they sit down, do the math, and start to see results on paper, they buy their own gear. :)
 
asking for trouble are you ? I would not do it and have refused to do it many times I believe as said above you need a boatload of insurance , if someone
gets hurt or a gun damaged you will be on the hook friends or not
 
Legalities aside, commercial reloaders don't work up loads. They usually go with the factory equivalent load.
In order to work up a load, you'd need to have the particular firearm in your possession, with all the liability and licencing issues that entails, for an extended period. Plus have the time and place for testing the load in said firearm. And it's highly unlikely anybody would want to pay what that is worth.
Very much doubt there's a boat big enough to hold the insurance.
 
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