I no longer own my PPKS, but still have on hand 500 or so of my own reloads. Half are 92gr Hard Cast and half 100gr Berry's Plated. How would you go about disposing of them? I thought about pulling the bullets and selling the components(except the powder) or just plain old throwing them in the trash. Any better ideas?
Unwanted 380 Reloads Question?
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ronnie gore
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it would be easier to get another 380 and shoot them up, then sell the brass and the gun, just don't try to sell the reloads for liability reasons. also don't throw them away as they can be harmful to someone.
it would be easier to get another 380 and shoot them up, then sell the brass and the gun, just don't try to sell the reloads for liability reasons. also don't throw them away as they can be harmful to someone.
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Sorry, ronnie gore, I disagree on several levels.
You could throw money in the trash, or...
Put them in the classifieds for $50 plus shipping and make certain that you state that they are reloads to be disassembled by the purchaser and are intended to be used as components only. Without a gun to fire them from, they are not dangerous, hazardous, or explosive. Put 'em in a small USPS flat rate box ($5.80), slap a ORM-D label on it and Bob's your uncle.
You could throw money in the trash, or...
Put them in the classifieds for $50 plus shipping and make certain that you state that they are reloads to be disassembled by the purchaser and are intended to be used as components only. Without a gun to fire them from, they are not dangerous, hazardous, or explosive. Put 'em in a small USPS flat rate box ($5.80), slap a ORM-D label on it and Bob's your uncle.
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It is illegal under federal law to sell reloaded ammunition unless you are a licensed ammunition manufacturer. Civil liability is yet another issue. I would avoid selling this stuff to strangers or posting a for sale notice on any bulletin board.
The best thing to do is give it away to a trusted friend or perhaps trade it for another caliber you can use.
It is illegal under federal law to sell reloaded ammunition unless you are a licensed ammunition manufacturer. Civil liability is yet another issue. I would avoid selling this stuff to strangers or posting a for sale notice on any bulletin board.
The best thing to do is give it away to a trusted friend or perhaps trade it for another caliber you can use.
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Give to a friend or soak in motor oil/spray with WD 40 on the primers
Give to a friend or soak in motor oil/spray with WD 40 on the primers
federal, I agree with your statement - however it is immaterial to this discussion.
I stated that he is to make it clear that he is selling components.
Before this gets too heated and I get my back up, I'm exiting quietly.
Have a nice day.
I stated that he is to make it clear that he is selling components.
Before this gets too heated and I get my back up, I'm exiting quietly.
Have a nice day.
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You can not MAIL or send ammo through though the USPS.
(at least not by their rules and regs)
UPS yes, US mail NO.
I agree to sell them though.
(at least not by their rules and regs)
UPS yes, US mail NO.
I agree to sell them though.
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2tall79
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My gun range has a sign stating they will dispose of your unwanted ammo. Maybe yours will too.
It is illegal under federal law to engage in the business of selling reloaded ammunition for livelihood or profit unless you are a licensed ammunition manufacturer.
Aticus
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Noshow, I've done this. Pull the bullets, burn the powder and sell the rest as components. A lot of trouble I know but that's the price you pay for selling a gun before you shoot all the ammo.
jsfricks
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If you don't want to mess with it, I'll pay shipping and send them to me UPS and I'll break them down and reload for my Glock 42.
alaskavett
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Donate them to me, I will pay shipping and I will make a donation to the forum for the value of the components. Kyle
Sell them and ship UPS. You're not engaging in business for the
purpose of making money, just selling unneeded components.
purpose of making money, just selling unneeded components.
Uh, I know there are lots of guys here who are smarter than me but I do have a question. Why not keep it? If you are a gun guy, you definitely will come back around and get another 380 somewhere down the road and then you are going to slap your forehead and say, "Duh, I had all those reloads and no gun. Now I got a new gun and nothing to shoot in it! I wish I had kept those reloads!" LOL!
You will not get enough out of them to warrant getting rid of them, especially when you have to replace them later on when you get another 380.
just some random thoughts!
You will not get enough out of them to warrant getting rid of them, especially when you have to replace them later on when you get another 380.
just some random thoughts!
ArchAngelCD
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I can't see how storing 500 rounds of 380 auto could cause a hardship so why not just hold on to them in case you get another 380 Auto pistol?
A few years ago I made the mistake of selling off the dies, brass and other components for a cartridge we no longer shot. 3 years later I had to re-buy everything all over again and at a premium price too. I'm glad I kept the factory ammo because it was about 250 rounds of SD ammo in a time where SD ammo was almost impossible to find!
A few years ago I made the mistake of selling off the dies, brass and other components for a cartridge we no longer shot. 3 years later I had to re-buy everything all over again and at a premium price too. I'm glad I kept the factory ammo because it was about 250 rounds of SD ammo in a time where SD ammo was almost impossible to find!
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If one of your shooting bud's own a .380 just bring the ammo to the range and shoot it up with him or her.
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