Reloading service?

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mifox

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The factory ammo that I was shooting in my coyote rifle is no longer made. I know ZERO about reloading and have no interest in getting into it. I wonder if there is reliable reloading service that would custom load ammo for me? Yes, I suppose there is some risk in having MY ammo handloaded by some unknown person, but it's a risk I am willing to take. I just don't see any available factory ammo that I am willing to try in my gun. Does anyone have first hand knowledge of a reputable reloading service? Thanks.
 
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mifox,

I'm from Brown City Michigan and have been reloading for 25 years. I haven't shot a factory load in that period of time. I would be happy to reload your rounds for you. To get the best results I would like to have cases already shot from your rifle and to accuracy test the loads to see if minor changes are needed to get the best accuracy. That means I need your rifle too. How far are you from Brown City?

What caliber and cartridge?
What grain bullet you want?
I have a crony to give you that info when done.
 
Originally Posted By: FarmerJforget the local laws...

BATFE would love to talk with you about a Class 6 manufacturing case if you sell reloads.

reload laws

I read that as meaning that making and selling reloads is a federal offense? I did a Google search and found a couple of established reloading services.
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As long as they are not being sold he's alright.

milfox, I'd give 243 a shot, he made the right stipulation's by wanting your rifle to test the loads! I've done reloads for some people and they are always amazed when I tell them I need their rifle to do it. I know a lot of guys that just pump out anything that will fit in the chamber and fire safely. They are to avoid!
 
One word. LIABILITY. Now if you were a good friend or relative then thats different. But to load ammo for someone that I dont know. The sh-- can hit the fan real quick if something goes wrong so to speak. Highly unrecommended.
 
Originally Posted By: mifoxOriginally Posted By: FarmerJforget the local laws...

BATFE would love to talk with you about a Class 6 manufacturing case if you sell reloads.

reload laws

I read that as meaning that making and selling reloads is a federal offense? I did a Google search and found a couple of established reloading services.
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Yes, it can be a federal offense! There are established reloading services who HAVE the the type 6 or Destructive Devices License depending on what you are loading.
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Thanks for the information guys. I'm learning things I never knew. I do have a brother-in-law who offered to reload for me, but he said I would have to buy all of the "things?" he needs for my caliber. He loads deer rifle ammo, not predator ammo, so I'm thinking I'd have to make a big investment in what he'd need to reload for me. To save some money I thought I'd look for someone who already has the equipment/tools to reload my ammo. I know I will pay for bullets and powder and furnish the used brass, but it's the caliber-specific equipment that I wasn't wanting to buy because of the cost. Your thoughts on my thoughts?
 
Reloading ammunition for others is a little bit like making your own beer, wine or grain alcohol.... You can make it for your own consumption, or give it away to friends as a gift....But when you start charging for it,,,the Feds want to control and tax it......

They base the tax on what is produced, not what is sold...You should really consider buying your dies, powder, primer and bullets, and then have your BiL teach you to reload your own...If he has the basic reloading equipment, you can save yourself a bunch of money, as well as learn something useful...

Dies are not really that expensive per caliber and the rest of it you would have to buy anyway...
 
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Other than the things you mention dies are about all you should need for your BIL to teach you. Deer rifle ammo is reloaded the same as varmint ammo, it's the same process, you might want to use a different bullet than you would for deer but with a good shot the coyote will never know the difference.
 
Originally Posted By: mifoxThanks for the information guys. I'm learning things I never knew. I do have a brother-in-law who offered to reload for me, but he said I would have to buy all of the "things?" he needs for my caliber. He loads deer rifle ammo, not predator ammo, so I'm thinking I'd have to make a big investment in what he'd need to reload for me. To save some money I thought I'd look for someone who already has the equipment/tools to reload my ammo. I know I will pay for bullets and powder and furnish the used brass, but it's the caliber-specific equipment that I wasn't wanting to buy because of the cost. Your thoughts on my thoughts?

Only two pieces of caliber-specific equipment needed. Dies and shell holder.

As for loading for someone else, I would have done it 20 years ago but not today. Just keep hearing about too many screwy lawsuits to be willing to take the risk. I HATE LAWYERS.

The trouble a cousin has because of kids, grandkids, neices and nephews who all shoot 243 Win has gotten to the point that he won't even admit to having any around. Claims he shoot the last of it last week and hasn't been able to load any since. Maybe if even 1 in 10 would bring the brass back he wouldn't be this way but NONE OF THEM BRING THE BRASS BACK.
 


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