factory reloaded ammo?

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bmw4life1

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what are peoples opinions about factory reloaded ammo? when i was at the gun show a few months back they had bulk factory reloaded ammo for alot cheaper then new ammo. is it just as good? should i be hesitant to buy it?

any info would be great

thank you
dylan
 
I would buy it if it comes from a reputable reloader, such as Georgia arms or Miwall. I don't buy reloads.
 
The factory reloads I bought at the gun show in Portland have been 100% reliable for me, I generally use them for practicing though. (maybe 2-300 rounds used so far of them)
 
jms2021 said:
The factory reloads I bought at the gun show in Portland have been 100% reliable for me, I generally use them for practicing though. (maybe 2-300 rounds used so far of them)
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yah i dont need them to be any great i dont do competitions just target shooting and not even that great at that haha. which dealer did you do too? and also what brand?
 
There are a lot of quality reloads out there. Check out the gun show circuit and you will find a lot of reputable brands.
 
I have bought reloads in the past, and will again, just be ready for more unburned powder residue in the barrel. If you buy cast bullet reloads you may also see some fouling. As always clean your weapon thoroughly after a trip to the range. Good Luck.
 
Not a reloader but a heavy shooter I've had good success with reloaded ammunition..shoot a lot of HSM[see; http://www.thehuntingshack.com/ ] for varmint load and used to buy from AmmoDirect located in Memphis for Cowboy Action ammunition.

An old guy I'm now serious in my EBRD stage[ that's be Evil Black Rifle Disease] and shoot a lot of mil spec 5.56 surplus - last batch was Lake City from Ammoman [ pays shipping].

If you're a young guy and feel like you'll shoot a lot for the rest of your life you may want to investigate reloading..you could get a payback on the equipment outlay where at my age I would not. I do reload prairie dog ammo bi-annually on a friends equipment and under his direct supervision..couple of thousand rounds each of .204 and .223.

Experienced a little sticker shock last week when visited a Cabela's in St. Louis - not a lot of selection in the claibers I shoot and all higher than a cat's back. I was look for some cheap .38 to shoot with my son and oldest granddaughter..would not/could not pay their price, especially as I had tons of it at home in FL..we shot AR's including a .22LR conversion unit..probably more fun but sure enough cheaper fun.
 
never had a problem with gun show ammo. those guys are usually regulars so they are familiar on the circuit.

start rollin' your own. something to do on a rainy day and cheap if you can find all the components.
 
Ask around and get recommendations and references. Some reloads sold at gunshows, especially stuff loose in a bag, is not spec - or even safe to shoot.

The problem being, you don't know what bullet, powder, or what number of times the cartridge has been shot before. Was the reloader getting rid of some problematic bullets he can't safely use, or bought them from some other undocumented source? What powder is in there, anyway? Forums all have stories of rifle rounds loaded with pistol power that ruptures. And were the cases on their last legs, showing stretchmarks, etc.?

If there is one constant, it's that reloads from an unknown source and construction are rolling the dice. Treat them just like you would someone previously married.

It can turn out ok, just be careful up front.
 
Unk said:
Not a reloader but a heavy shooter I've had good success with reloaded ammunition..shoot a lot of HSM[see; http://www.thehuntingshack.com/ ] for varmint load and used to buy from AmmoDirect located in Memphis for Cowboy Action ammunition.

An old guy I'm now serious in my EBRD stage[ that's be Evil Black Rifle Disease] and shoot a lot of mil spec 5.56 surplus - last batch was Lake City from Ammoman [ pays shipping].

If you're a young guy and feel like you'll shoot a lot for the rest of your life you may want to investigate reloading..you could get a payback on the equipment outlay where at my age I would not. I do reload prairie dog ammo bi-annually on a friends equipment and under his direct supervision..couple of thousand rounds each of .204 and .223.

Experienced a little sticker shock last week when visited a Cabela's in St. Louis - not a lot of selection in the claibers I shoot and all higher than a cat's back. I was look for some cheap .38 to shoot with my son and oldest granddaughter..would not/could not pay their price, especially as I had tons of it at home in FL..we shot AR's including a .22LR conversion unit..probably more fun but sure enough cheaper fun.
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Huntingshack is one of the actual manufacturer's for Winchester's white box ammo. They also contract out some "premium" ammo for certain military contracts. Good stuff for plinking is their orange box stuff.
 
Hi bmw4life1 -

I only have reloaded for my S&W Mag .500, due to the cost of factory ammo, but it does save me quite a bit on ammo to reload (and it gets better the more times you reload 'cause you are saving on brass etc.).

I would talk to your friends and find one that is all set up for reloading and have them show you the ropes before you go buy a progressive and try it yourself.

On factory reloads, sure - use 'em up for target practice and plinking etc.

However, and this is just for reasons of confidence more than a perception of quality, for self defense I would keep a nice fresh clip of new factory loads in my personal defense weapons.

best regards -

mqqn
 
HSM is good stuff. I've shot a long ton of 38, 40, 45 and .308 over the last twenty years or so.
 
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