Posted on Jul 5, 2015
What do I need to look for in buying reloaded ammunition?
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I enjoy shooting and am fortunate to have a free outdoor range available. So my biggest cost in shooting is ammunition. I have been considering buying some local reloaded ammunition just for target shooting. Many years ago, I bought some 9mm at a gun show and while I did not have any issues firing it, when I was cleaning my pistol, lead slivers were coming out of the rifling in the barrel. So what do I need to look for if I decide to buy reloads so that I am as safe as can be.
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I reload many different calibers. I do not sell any of my reloads because of the liability if I were to make a fatal error ending up in a squib load or an overcharged shell. It is one thing to be a giant ammo manufacturer with deep pockets to absorb a full lawsuit for blowing off a hand, eye or loss of life. The risk is too great. With that said, if you are buying reloads, 1) know the reloader, trust him/her. 2) stay away from solid lead rounds. They will fill your rifling lans with those lead slivers, decreasing accuracy. 3) know what was used to reload the rounds (powder type, bullet weight, primer type, etc) and HOW OLD the rounds are. Lastly, I insist on using sealant on primers for increased water resistant and extended storage. Jacketed rounds with sealed primers will last a long time when stored in ammo cans. The most important advice I could give as an experienced reloader is....KNOW THE PERSON WHO RELOADED THE AMMO.
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PFC Ray C. Scheesley
That's how I got started. After not being able to find ammo for a few rare calibers that I own, I started out reloading back in 1996. I moved up to an automatic progressive press after learning on single stage presses. With the Internet and U-tube, one can start reloading by going out, buying the press and follow along with the how to videos on U-Tube. Good luck sir,
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SGT William Howell
PFC Ray C. Scheesley Lead rounds are actually more accurate than jacketed. All 10X pistol shooters use lead wad-cutters or semi wad-cutters. Barrels are harder to keep clean and you have to clean them much more often. I usually just shoot a couple jacketed rounds after I shoot lead and then clean.
Good advice about buying reloads. I only shoot my own. Stuff like 9mm is not that bad if you double charge. It will blow the mag out the bottom and tear up your gun. Not as much space left over to double charge, but if you are shooting .45 you can really hurt yourself as there is plenty of room for excessive powder and the case is not fully supported.
Good advice about buying reloads. I only shoot my own. Stuff like 9mm is not that bad if you double charge. It will blow the mag out the bottom and tear up your gun. Not as much space left over to double charge, but if you are shooting .45 you can really hurt yourself as there is plenty of room for excessive powder and the case is not fully supported.
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PFC Ray C. Scheesley
Sgt Howell, you are absolutely right. I also will shoot a few jacketed rounds threw my barrel after using wad cutters. I shouldn't have left that out. Thanks for the correction. You are also correct on a double charge with a 9mm. I had one blow out the mag on a Beretta. I have since added a powder cop to my Hornady LnL AP. My buddy had a double load on a 10mm that came very close to losing his fingers on that one. He too has added a powder cop now.
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SPC David Wyckoff
I have several older military rifles that are hard to find ammo for. I have three K-31s and finding that Swiss type ammo is almost impossible. I really need to stop stalling and get with it and learn to reload.
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