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.
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?
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.
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.
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
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.
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?
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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.
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.
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?
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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.
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.
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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.
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