NOT RELOADING FOR FRIENDS

S&W forever · #51 10-17-2020, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by oysterer

I give you the benefit of the doubt: Google 'squib', combine that with very fast shooting in tactical competitions and the combination of the 2 can lead to very bad outcomes for the shooter and bystanders. I take the risk using my 'great' reloads but I don't need to create more risk for others on top of my own. If my reloads weren't great, I wouldn't consider them. I check every case with a light after powder drop and before seating.

For that reason I NEVER use reloads on any of my Sub Guns, not even a cheap Mac 10

llowry61 · #52 10-17-2020, 07:29 PM

I like to eliminate any potential issues. I would feel really bad if someone got hurt more than the liability issues. Someone else mentioned that the family members of the friend could get involved as well if there was a fatality. To me, the juice ain't worth the squeeze. I have factory ammo that I will lend them if need be. What is the old saying "neither a borrower or lender be"

STORMINORMAN · #53 10-18-2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SweetMK

The friendship parameters have changed, since then,,

The actual definition of a "friend" seems to have been lost in many of the replies to this thread.

I find it very interesting as to the geographic locations associated with many of these responses: it would seem some locals are much more likely to be... Uh... "Litigious"?

steelslaver · #54 10-18-2020, 10:35 PM

Liability

Every time you let another person into your car you have way more liability and risk than handing them some reloads. Just driving it is a huge risk.

If you think having liability insurance on your car means no worries there, think again. LOL. Now days the limits on that can be exceeded in one day of hospitalization and they can go after everything you have after they are done with your insurance. Had a friend who rear ended a woman. When she was done with his insurance she went after his house and wages. She did get all that much more, but his lawyer did very well. LOL That was inWA state

Around here a judge or jury wouldn't be that impressed. You asked him for the reloads? Yes. End of story.

BigBill · #55 10-18-2020, 11:57 PM

I only reload for my older brother when he was alive. My sons and my buddy shoot my reloads in my guns only.

ImprovedModel56Fan · #56 10-19-2020, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by S&W forever

For that reason I NEVER use reloads on any of my Sub Guns, not even a cheap Mac 10

Since 1986, or whenever it was, there has been no such thing as a cheap Mac 10, or a cheap any other full auto.

Narragansett · #57 10-19-2020, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefdave

With the sporadic limited availablity of some calibers of ammunition over the past few years I've been approach several times and asked if I would load a few boxes of ammo. I've came up with a standard 2 part answer

1. I do not have an Ammunition Manufactures License and am not willing to risk fines/jail time.

2. If you would like some reloads you are welcome to use my equipment under my supervision but must supply your own brass, bullets, powder and primers. No takers on this to date.

Never shoot somebody else's reloads cartridge or shotshell !!!!

I do the same thing with my tools. Want to borrow my chain saw " NO ". You got a limb that fell down, I'll be right over and cut it up for you

max503 · #58 10-19-2020, 10:24 AM

Like the OP, I've offered for people to come over and I'd show them how to reload but no one has taken me up either. And no, I'm not making bullets for anybody.

nbedford · #59 10-21-2020, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by andy52

Yes I said that, didn't say it was in payment for however it was a donation for my effort...

Just received another 1000 rds of .223 brass today as a donation for my effort.

Boy howdy, thank goodness I'm in Arkansas. Sounds like Missouri ain't too bad either though.

waffles · #60 10-21-2020, 01:48 PM

I'd also not give reloads to friends, but for the same reason as many, I'd hate to see my failure wreck their gun. However, I've absolutely given friends factory ammo in calibers I can reload for to make the up the difference myself.

Not directing this at anybody here but I see so many posts on gun forums lately about people told ya so-ing their friends who weren't interested in buying gun stuff prior to the election. I care about my friends, and if they need ammo (or even a gun, complying with all CO background check laws of course) to feel safe in a time they never thought they'd find themselves in, I'm happy to help out with that. I gave TP, masks, and hand sanitizer during the shortage, I'll help with home improvement projects when asked, help them move. Hell, I'll even show them my good fishing spots!