Ace08066 2 Posted May 16, 2015 Just thought I'd throw this out there... I have ~320 American Eagle 5.56 brass casings, once-fired from my AR last Wednsday at Range-14. I initially collected them to save for the scrap yard but if any of you reload 5.56 and might be interested in hooking me up with some reloads in exchange for all the casings let me know. I don't know what the cost of reloading is, but I figure 1 - 6 would be fair? I'll give you 320 once-fired casings, you give me 50 reloads? I have a buddy who reloads but he only shoots .30-06. I just ordered 500 brown bear steel case rounds, so I won't be poppin' brass anytime soon... But if I do buy brass in the future I always save it. I also have a friend sitting on probably close to 2000 once-fired American Eagle .45 ACP brass if any of you reload pistol rounds. Like I said, I don't know what the cost of reloading is... But I have to assume the brass is the most expensive part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 264 Posted May 16, 2015 Selling reloading ammo without an FFL06 could get the seller in trouble. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted May 16, 2015 The most expensive part is the bullet. I would suggest you hook up with your friend and see how he reloads his '06. Maybe for the cost of some dies and such he would help you reload your own on his equipment. I would not be comfortable with either shooting or trading reloads with another. Too many variables, liabilities, for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
intercooler 41 Posted May 16, 2015 i would love to reload, save I have not been able to get powder or primers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted May 16, 2015 There is a decent supply around, not sure what county your in makes a difference on how much, but I have not had any real difficulty finding primers or powder recently for rifles, pistol powders are difficult at best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,155 Posted May 16, 2015 Call it conventional wisdom or general consensus, shooting someone else's reloads is not recommended. As stated, any purchase or barter of reloaded ammo requires that the reloader be an FFL06. What you do is your own business, I'm just throwing the caveats out there for you so you can make an informed decision. If you do not mind paying the steep HazMat fee, you can order powder and primers on-line. There are several sporting goods stores in NJ that sell reloading supplies. If NJ does not pan out, then there is always PA to fall back on. If you are sincere about reloading, you may even be able to score some powder and primers from members here if you post a WTB. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace08066 2 Posted May 16, 2015 Well, some thoughtful insight as always fellers. Like I said, I know little about reloading - Was just throwing it out there. My buddy who reloads .30-06 has a pretty cool setup and is fairly anal about his calibration... I remember him measuring powder like ten times then getting pissed off if one of us looked at the thing too hard. Doubt he'd be interested in letting me use his rig But I'm not really enthused about reloading - I just got 500 rounds for $120, I'm fairly happy about that and as long as there's no problems I'll probly order the 1k box for $230. I don't shoot competitively (yet) so I'm not even interested in reloading. Post was strictly trying to help you guys out and get a few rounds in return. Honestly - the casings aren't worth *that* much in brass scrap, so if any of you are close to Paulsboro and would like this bag of brass you can have it. Free ofc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted May 16, 2015 Hold onto that brass. It doesn't eat or drink so one never knows what the future holds. Get 1K of them and sell them off, or who knows you may be just reloading before you know it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twotwothree 1 Posted May 17, 2015 American Eagle brass is pretty much trash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlDente67 563 Posted May 17, 2015 Freedom Munitions has a brass buyback program, if anyone is interested. It isn't much (around $2.10 per pound), but if you build up a good amount, it will give you a discount that might be worth doing in the future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
302w 83 Posted May 18, 2015 FWIW... 1000 55gr FMJ pills are $100...............................................$0.10.....$0.10 1lb Powder $30-40 (7000 grains/pound, 25 grains/round)...$0.11.....$0.14 1k Primers $30-40................................................................$0.03.....$0.04 Total: $0.24-$0.28. Buying 8lb jugs of powder is cheaper (as they are anywhere from $160-$200). Reloading isn't about saving money. You can't beat the prices with the cheap commie stuff for blasting. It is more of a 'fun' thing to do, and your savings are made when you load expensive calibers and/or match ammunition. I could probably load .30-06 or .458 Winmag for not much more than .223 when those rounds run $15 and $90 for a 20 round box respectively. I also load .45 and 9mm for $2.50 a box, but that is another story. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin125 4,772 Posted May 18, 2015 Found an article on truthsaboutguns site that says about the same as you did 302w. Also covered .308/7.62 which author said wasn't a money saver vs. bulk range ammo. Biggest savings was for higher end loads mostly. But sort of works if you shoot stuff like American Eagle and PMC. Using their math, even if you didn't have a die and press, you could make it up with 5.56 in about 500 or 600 rounds versus over the counter brass ammo. But against Russian steel, not a savings. Article also compared .270 I think. Benefit to reloading that was the cost of commercial ammo was higher. But...most people aren't shooting 1000 or 2000 rounds of .270 at the range in a day. Again, it's more about fine tuning your loads as you want them according to most that reload. Or if you're just into doing it. I'm saving my PMC brass. Not sure what I'll do with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted May 18, 2015 I will continue to reload most of my own ammo with the exception of rimfire of course. You may not be able to save on some caliber reloads but, as stated, you get what you want. Some may love that commie blasting ammo but for me it doesn't cut it. I have given up on foreign milsurps because they basically do nothing for me anymore, been there done that. I'll spend my dollars with US made firearms, and supplies, even if I have to put them together myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darrenf 422 Posted May 18, 2015 I also load .45 and 9mm for $2.50 a box, but that is another story. How do you do it so cheaply? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krdshrk 3,877 Posted May 18, 2015 How do you do it so cheaply? Lead - reclaimed range lead/etc - using tools to cast your own bullets. Powder and Primers purchased in bulk at older prices... Current prices are much higher. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
302w 83 Posted May 19, 2015 Lead - reclaimed range lead/etc - using tools to cast your own bullets. Powder and Primers purchased in bulk at older prices... Current prices are much higher. This. Also, a pound of power goes significantly farther in a handgun. Assuming $30/1k primers, and $30/lb powder, that is 3 cents and 2 cents respectively. If bullets are arbitrarily 10 cents each that is $7.50 a box. I try not to buy bullets so that is only $2.50 a box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackDaWack 2,895 Posted May 19, 2015 American Eagle brass is pretty much trash What makes you say that? I've never loaded their .223 cases but their 5.56 cases are lake city and good luck finding something better for the $$. I reload their 9mm and .45 cases with zero issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
almiz111 26 Posted May 21, 2015 I would NEVER sell/loan/give my reloads to anybody. You just never know if your QC was perfect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWind 17 Posted June 18, 2015 I was just at Cabelas in Delaware, they had plenty of rifle powder, half a shelf of 4895, a little pistol, hardly any when I left. I just ordered bullets from King Shooters, 2K assorted. It is out there, prices are ok, you just have to shop around Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sht 3 Posted June 22, 2015 I'd also never sell or give away my reloads under any circumstances, just not worth someone loosing an eye over. I have given so thought to letting someone else shoot my reloads, in my rifle, with me present and decided they better bring factory ammo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted June 22, 2015 I was just at Cabelas in Delaware, they had plenty of rifle powder, half a shelf of 4895, a little pistol, hardly any when I left. I just ordered bullets from King Shooters, 2K assorted. It is out there, prices are ok, you just have to shop around IMR or Hodgdon? I had 48lbs of H4895 come in from a backorder I placed in February. I hope to see more H4895 since what I received will only load the components I currently have on hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
302w 83 Posted June 23, 2015 IMR or Hodgdon? I had 48lbs of H4895 come in from a backorder I placed in February. I hope to see more H4895 since what I received will only load the components I currently have on hand. Forty eight? Christ. I've been looking for 8lbs at a fair price. Save some for the rest of us Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted June 24, 2015 Forty eight? Christ. I've been looking for 8lbs at a fair price. Save some for the rest of us I've got machine guns to feed! I can't let mah babies go hungry, can I?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
302w 83 Posted June 24, 2015 I've got machine guns to feed! I can't let mah babies go hungry, can I?! "then let them eat cake!" That is enough 4895 for at least 13,440 rounds of 223. I'll never fire that much in my life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestPX 172 Posted June 24, 2015 "then let them eat cake!" That is enough 4895 for at least 13,440 rounds of 223. I'll never fire that much in my life! Haha, I probably shoot that much every year if not more. I load .308 with it too. Depending on the bullet/application, I'm using anywhere from 43-46gr of H4895 for .308. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites