What to do with .357 handloads I no longer can use?

psween · Mar 3, 2020

Going through my ammo stash I found 5 boxes of .357 Mag ammo that I reloaded for a gun I no longer own. I don't have a .357 at all anymore, so wondering what to do with these. I don't really want the liability of selling them, but I'm not even able to use the components if I break them down. Any ideas? These are a pretty mild range load with a Missouri cast 158 SWC and 5.0 gn. of TiteGroup.

GypsmJim · Mar 3, 2020

Advertise them at your local gun club for free. Have the person sign a waiver of liability in case their gun blows up, etc. (not going to happen, just legalspeak for you).

Option 2 - break them down, remove the primers and offer the bullets and cases for free. Wet down the powder and put it in your garden.

glenwolde · Mar 3, 2020

The solution is obvious...go buy a .357!

stansdds · Mar 3, 2020

Buy a 357 Magnum revolver or pull the bullets and dump the powder.

Echo40 · Mar 3, 2020

Leave them out on the table next time you go to the range with a note, I'm sure that someone will come along who would appreciate them.

rkittine · Mar 3, 2020

I was in the custom reloading business for 11 years. Got smart and stopped. Getting someone to sign a waiver of liability will never hold up if someone wants to go after you. I agree with the one poster, buy another .357 Magnum, or pull the bullets and dump the powder. Sell the Primed Cases.

Bob

AZ2VET · Mar 3, 2020

You could "karma" them to someone here who really needs some .357 brass for the postage.

Sevens · Mar 3, 2020

Can’t mail ammo. ORM-D. I’m not sure what the process is for a regular Joe to ship it UPS/FedEx.

I can’t imagine any gun lover and specifically a S&W Forum user who doesn’t own a .357 Magnum or won’t soon own another in the future. My brain cannot compute such a thing.

ACORN · Mar 3, 2020

I think Inspector Callahan has the best idea. Leave them on the bench of your local club. Instant karma.

tlawler · Mar 3, 2020

Dirty Harry Callahan said:
Leave them out on the table next time you go to the range with a note, I'm sure that someone will come along who would appreciate them.

Would that remove any liability? I suppose you could state they are reloads and should only be broken down for components, but you know someone will end up shooting them.

Rubone · Mar 3, 2020

Doesn't one of your shooting buddies have a .357 you could borrow and just enjoy them?

Pisgah · Mar 3, 2020

tlawler said:
Would that remove any liability?

Not really. A waiver is no defense against negligence. Say you go to an amusement park and buy a ticket for a ride on the scariest roller-coaster in the world. Before you get on, the park requires you to sign a waiver. You then get thrown out of your seat because of a faulty restraint mechanism, and you get seriously injured. If you can prove the restraint failed because of their negligent maintenance -- congratulations, you now own an amusement park.

ggibson511960 · Mar 3, 2020

Rental Gun?

See if a range that rents firearms will let you shoot up your reloads. You might have to agree to buy the rental gun if you damage it with your handloads, but it's worth a try if you want to shoot them up with no obligation. A shrewd trader could simply buy a .357, shoot up the loads, then trade away, hopefully for little depreciation.

Culina · Mar 3, 2020

Does your local police station accept surrendered ammo?

tlawler · Mar 3, 2020

Rubone said:
Doesn't one of your shooting buddies have a .357 you could borrow and just enjoy them?

I think this is the best answer yet. I mean, who doesn’t own a .357...well, besides the OP

BC38 · Mar 3, 2020

Dirty Harry Callahan said:
Leave them out on the table next time you go to the range with a note, I'm sure that someone will come along who would appreciate them.

If I were leaving them I wouldn't include a note. That's like hanging out a sign saying SUE ME! Because you know damned well if there's a double charge in one of them that damages someone's gun they'll track you down and that's exactly what they'll do.

andyo5 · Mar 3, 2020

Sevens said:
Can’t mail ammo. ORM-D. I’m not sure what the process is for a regular Joe to ship it UPS/FedEx.

Actually, you can mail ammunition. I have done it.
As I recall, I did it through the post office. The provided ORM-D stickers which had to be displayed on the outside of each box. I did not have to pay an extra fee.
I did this a few years ago, when I sold my SKS rifle with the ammo and spare components as a package deal.

mjzman · Mar 3, 2020

1. Local police ranges usually accept unwanted ammo.
2. Break down and then bury.

max503 · Mar 4, 2020

I'm in the same position with some 380 ammo - but I see it as an opportunity. Some day I'll go shooting with someone who has a 380. Problem solved!!

IWK2HT · Mar 4, 2020

I’ve gotten rid of ammo I didn’t need any longer an in a couple years I had to go buy the same thing. Put them back on the shelf till you need them.

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