Buying handloaded ammo...

iflylow74 · 11-03-2009, 07:32 PM

Found this on gunbroker and was wondering if anyone has any experience buying ammo from them. I'm a little leery of buying handloads from someone I don't know.

500 Rounds 45 Auto ACP 185 Gr. HP Ammo : Pistol Ammo at GunBroker.com

Ten Man · 11-03-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by iflylow74

........I'm a little leery of buying handloads from someone I don't know.

As you SHOULD be.

Twitch2120 · 11-03-2009, 08:02 PM

if they will cover any damage incurred to you or your gun then id say go for it. if they dont stand behind their product then id be very leery

Bookman · 11-03-2009, 08:03 PM

According to the copy these were produced by a licensed reloader. I would buy from them.

wcassidy · 11-03-2009, 08:41 PM

someone mind enlightening to me as what constitutes a licensed reloader? is it a NRA class sort of thing or is there some unholy place that requires a license for you to buy reloading supplies?

iflylow74 · 11-03-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by wcassidy

someone mind enlightening to me as what constitutes a licensed reloader? is it a NRA class sort of thing or is there some unholy place that requires a license for you to buy reloading supplies?

Good question wcassidy, I was wondering the same thing. Never heard of a licensed reloader.

samuel · 11-03-2009, 09:04 PM

A licensed reloader has to go through all of the federal inspections.I saw the ap once and I think it's about 50/75 pages.If they are licensed and you can verify,I wouldn't be afraid of it any more than I would Black Hills and a couple others. ,,,sam.

iflylow74 · 11-05-2009, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by samuel

A licensed reloader has to go through all of the federal inspections.I saw the ap once and I think it's about 50/75 pages.If they are licensed and you can verify,I wouldn't be afraid of it any more than I would Black Hills and a couple others. ,,,sam.

Thanks Sam! I didn't know that...I may buy a box or two to try out

deadzero · 11-05-2009, 07:11 AM

We had brought this up a while back in another thread somewhere. but if you reload ammo for the purpose of selling it, then at least a federal license is required. more than likely a state business license will be required, if not something more than that, and possibly something local.

Sav .250 · 11-05-2009, 07:14 AM

Buyer beware............

DaTeacha · 11-05-2009, 07:14 AM

There is a guy who is a regular vendor at some of the shows around here. He sells a lot of remanufactured ammo. I asked him where he got hit and he said AIM in Pa. Did any of you guys ever hear of them or deal with them?

Deersniper · 11-05-2009, 08:15 AM

If they are licensed, they have to carry risk insurance too. Buying from anybody else, I would have to be there and help check the charges. I made some .270 for a neighbor, and both of us verified each charge together. I get to hunt on his land for this.

Big Dog · 11-05-2009, 09:23 AM

Some years back, I bought reloaded .22 Hornet and .22-250 from a gunshow vendor - BEST ammo I ever shot in those calibers! I have nearly duplicated his .22 Hornet load, but it took me awhile to figure out all his components.

There are also 'factory reloads' from companies like Georgia Arms - they buy once-fired military and LEO brass and reload it. I have used their 9mm Luger, .45ACP and .223Rem (each a 500-round ammo can) - never had a problem.

BUT..... I don't use just anybody's reloads. I NEVER shoot 'range pick-up' ammo - some guys do. Just asking for potential troube there.

gandog56 · 11-05-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DaTeacha

There is a guy who is a regular vendor at some of the shows around here. He sells a lot of remanufactured ammo. I asked him where he got hit and he said AIM in Pa. Did any of you guys ever hear of them or deal with them?

I don't think AIM sells re-manufactured ammo. Are you sure it just wasn't military surplus ammo?

FortyXDM · 11-07-2009, 12:15 AM

Not sure that this makes a lot of sense on two fronts. First is the safety issue, although there are probably reliable handloads to be found. Secondly, what is the point. You pay retail for a tailored load when you could buy the equipments build your own loads and soon be money ahead. You can really tweak loads with out having to buy a minimum amount and you have virtually no waiting period and no hassle.

twtalbot · 11-07-2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wcassidy

someone mind enlightening to me as what constitutes a licensed reloader? is it a NRA class sort of thing or is there some unholy place that requires a license for you to buy reloading supplies?

The BATF issues licenses for the commercial manufacture/remanufacture of ammo. They just want to get your money and get you on their list. The license is not required for loading personal ammo and if they inspect licensees, it's not for quality. Now, there are quality, commercial reloaders out there. That's how Black Hills and Magtech started. Look for a track record and insurance.

deadzero · 11-07-2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FortyXDM

Not sure that this makes a lot of sense on two fronts. First is the safety issue, although there are probably reliable handloads to be found. Secondly, what is the point. You pay retail for a tailored load when you could buy the equipments build your own loads and soon be money ahead. You can really tweak loads with out having to buy a minimum amount and you have virtually no waiting period and no hassle.

plus making your own means your no longer poking thru empty shelves trying to find ammo.

samuel · 11-07-2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by gandog56

I don't think AIM sells re-manufactured ammo. Are you sure it just wasn't military surplus ammo?

AIM Ammunition Ammunition ,,,sam.

gandog56 · 11-07-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Twitch2120

if they will cover any damage incurred to you or your gun then id say go for it. if they dont stand behind their product then id be very leery

But even if they do, they won't have the deep pockets of a major ammo company if something goes wrong.

Besides, I make my own, anyways.

TargetGunFan · 11-07-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Twitch2120

if they will cover any damage incurred to you or your gun then id say go for it. if they dont stand behind their product then id be very leery

Who would warranty someone elses gun? You could have damaged it anyhow.

11-03-2009, 07:32 PM	#1
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deadzero Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: deep in the swamps SC Posts: 1,199	We had brought this up a while back in another thread somewhere. but if you reload ammo for the purpose of selling it, then at least a federal license is required. more than likely a state business license will be required, if not something more than that, and possibly something local. __________________ If I need more than 1 shot, I need more practice.

11-05-2009, 07:14 AM	#11
DaTeacha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: near Funk, Ohio Posts: 2,913	There is a guy who is a regular vendor at some of the shows around here. He sells a lot of remanufactured ammo. I asked him where he got hit and he said AIM in Pa. Did any of you guys ever hear of them or deal with them? __________________ Teach NRA -- If you're reading this, you should be a member. United, We Stand.

11-05-2009, 09:23 AM	#13
Big Dog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 12,906	Some years back, I bought reloaded .22 Hornet and .22-250 from a gunshow vendor - BEST ammo I ever shot in those calibers! I have nearly duplicated his .22 Hornet load, but it took me awhile to figure out all his components. There are also 'factory reloads' from companies like Georgia Arms - they buy once-fired military and LEO brass and reload it. I have used their 9mm Luger, .45ACP and .223Rem (each a 500-round ammo can) - never had a problem. BUT..... I don't use just anybody's reloads. I NEVER shoot 'range pick-up' ammo - some guys do. Just asking for potential troube there. __________________ "A bold spirit embiggens the smallest man!" Jebediah Springfield Last edited by Big Dog; 11-05-2009 at 09:25 AM.

11-03-2009, 08:03 PM	#4
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 836	According to the copy these were produced by a licensed reloader. I would buy from them.

11-03-2009, 08:41 PM	#5
wcassidy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 283	someone mind enlightening to me as what constitutes a licensed reloader? is it a NRA class sort of thing or is there some unholy place that requires a license for you to buy reloading supplies?

11-03-2009, 09:04 PM	#7
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 10,905	A licensed reloader has to go through all of the federal inspections.I saw the ap once and I think it's about 50/75 pages.If they are licensed and you can verify,I wouldn't be afraid of it any more than I would Black Hills and a couple others. ,,,sam.

11-05-2009, 07:14 AM	#10
Sav .250 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Central Fla. Posts: 559	Buyer beware............

11-05-2009, 08:15 AM	#12
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,608	If they are licensed, they have to carry risk insurance too. Buying from anybody else, I would have to be there and help check the charges. I made some .270 for a neighbor, and both of us verified each charge together. I get to hunt on his land for this.

11-07-2009, 12:15 AM	#15
FortyXDM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gladstone, Mo. (kc area) Posts: 3,659	Not sure that this makes a lot of sense on two fronts. First is the safety issue, although there are probably reliable handloads to be found. Secondly, what is the point. You pay retail for a tailored load when you could buy the equipments build your own loads and soon be money ahead. You can really tweak loads with out having to buy a minimum amount and you have virtually no waiting period and no hassle.