An oops moment

[David LaPell]

Tonight when I was taking apart some handloads that I picked up second hand (.41 Magnum). I found one that had the whole case full of what appeared to be Unique powder. I can only imagine what that would have been like if it was touched off. I'm just glad it wasn't me. Could have been a real oops moment.

 

[David LaPell]

Tonight when I was taking apart some handloads that I picked up second hand (.41 Magnum). I found one that had the whole case full of what appeared to be Unique powder. I can only imagine what that would have been like if it was touched off. I'm just glad it wasn't me. Could have been a real oops moment.

 

[Joni_Lynn]

That's a great reason why I never shoot other people's reloads. I usually don't allow anyone else to shoot mine either.
It's very good that you broke these down instead of firing them.

 

[rewster]

WOW !! That could have been deadly

 

[Skip Sackett]

That's a great reason why I never shoot other people's reloads.

Ditto. Except for the time after which I decided that would be the rule from then on!

 

[Wheelgunner840]

Originally posted by Joni_Lynn:
That's a great reason why I never shoot other people's reloads. I usually don't allow anyone else to shoot mine either.

Ditto!

I have had several folks ask me to reload for them. I always politely refuse. I have never had an accident, but it would be hard to get over being responsible for blowing up someone elses gun, or worse, causing another person serious injury..
Likewise, I do not shoot the reloads of others.

I am glad you decided to pull those bullets Dave!

WG840

 

[Joni_Lynn]

You did yourself quite a favor by pulling those loads down.

 

[Snapping Twig]

When I was young and immortal, I loaded for all my friends with no mishaps and smiles all around.

These days - ***geddaboutit! Ain't worth it.

Shooting someone elses's loads - not gonna happen.

 

[VonFatman]

David,
Very good! You did yourself a big favor! I also pull down reloaded ammo.

Bob

 

[Sgt Preston]

Sgt Preston here. On the other side of the coin, I have a very good friend who also reloads. This is a guy that I know & trust. He & I will try a few of each others loads from time to time when we're searching for "the load" with a new gun. However, I agree, I would also never try reloads from most of the guys who attend the local gun range where I shoot. Sgt Preston USMC LLA

 

[44forever]

Someone on here used to have the tag line "Handloads are like underware - be careful who you swap with."

 

[David LaPell]

I used to work with a gentleman that reloaded for something like 30 people. But he had his down to a science. He had an RCBS Rockchucker, and he would weigh every component and had a chart right in front of him that he could look at. After he got done loading (never more than 20 rifle or 50 handgun rounds at a sitting) he would weigh every single round. I don't remember him having any issues. I know when someone would ask him for a really hot load, he would usually not do that, and he always knew what loads were going in each gun (he had notes that rivaled the public library for sheer volume). I have had a couple of people I work with ask for handloads, but with all the litigations and possible legal issues, I don't think I will.