45acp reloads

[Ezrider]

Not sure if this is the place to put this but I recently came upon 6k plus rounds of reloads the have always have been in climate controlled areal and stored in ammo cans what would these be worth as components??? I will test some in an old 45 I have and know I can’t or shouldn’t sell them. Also have 4k plus rounds of 38 special wad cutters. What would these be worth and would I have to do some paperwork to prove I sold them as components? Any help would be appreciated. The guy who reloaded them was very meticulous about stuff. Retired special forces command Sargent major.

 

[GymB]

I’m thinking that those were reloaded prior to 1975, I think that’s when we transitioned from domed to flat primers.

It’ll be hard to find anyone that’ll pay to shoot them, and as components the effort and time to pull them apart exceeds the value of the primed brass and projectile, the powder gets dumped. If you want to do the work there is value in the components, but you have to value your time near zero.

FWIW, I’ve tossed many thousands of rounds obtained like this.

About selling them as components without disassembly, you can do so and there isn’t any paperwork required. If you’re concerned that they might be dangerous then better not to sell them than to try to CYA.

 

[Average Joe]

I’m thinking that those were reloaded prior to 1975, I think that’s when we transitioned from domed to flat primers.

It’ll be hard to find anyone that’ll pay to shoot them, and as components the effort and time to pull them apart exceeds the value of the primed brass and projectile, the powder gets dumped. If you want to do the work there is value in the components, but you have to value your time near zero.

FWIW, I’ve tossed many thousands of rounds obtained like this.

About selling them as components without disassembly, you can do so and there isn’t any paperwork required. If you’re concerned that they might be dangerous then better not to sell them than to try to CYA.

Not sure about the domed-shaped primer date, but the brass is marked W-W. If memory serves me correctly, that stands for Winchester - Western. I haven't seen that brass in a while.

 

[Jeppo]

Could you post some photos of the 38WCs? I’m particularly interested in seeing whether any part of the bullet extends past the case mouth.

 

[Ezrider]

Could you post some photos of the 38WCs? I’m particularly interested in seeing whether any part of the bullet extends past the case mouth.

I’ll get some tomorrow

 

[Jeppo]

I’ll get some tomorrow

One way to verify is to stand the round up on a flat surface, primer side up. If it sits without wobbling, it’s probably loaded fully flush.

 

[Jmoser]

Wadcutters are VERY difficult to pull bullets from. I may be interested in swap for them as is, cant get enuf of those things.

 

[rufrdr]

I'd be concerned of getting a squib stuck in the barrel and shooting another for a bulged barrel due to powder deterioration.

I've pulled similar .45 rounds with an inertia puller, 3 whacks and the bullet is out. Dump the powder and reuse everything else.

 

[Jmoser]

I'd be concerned of getting a squib stuck in the barrel and shooting another for a bulged barrel due to powder deterioration.

Ya - comes with the territory tho. Always have a squib rod in the revolver range box. Folks used to stuff them in their belts during PPC matches . . shooting DAO its not that hard to let up on the next shot in time.

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[Jmoser]

Try pulling a few of the WCs with kinetic hammer puller. If crimped at all you may wear your arm out first . . .

 

[GoWolfpack]

Honestly if it were me and I knew who loaded them, I would shoot them. But that's my level of risk tolerance, and it might certainly differ from yours.

Sounds like pulling them isn't worth it. Too bad.

 

[Catfish]

With that many rounds i might even buy a gun to shoot them and make sure its one that i wont cry over if it goes sideways.

 

[rufrdr]

With that many rounds i might even buy a gun to shoot them and make sure its one that i wont cry over if it goes sideways.

The Tisas is a good choice. Mine feeds swc reloads flawlessly

 

[BatteryOaksBilly]

Bring them all here and we will turn them into spent brass.................................we will happily shoot them ALL.

 

[catpop]

Shame you’re not on coast, I’d help you convert them into brass

 

[SINNER]

I think this comes in a .45 offering.

 

[Burt Gummer]

I’m like Billy, I’d shoot the hell outta them and not think twice. Dislodged quite a few squibs at billys in the past. It’s part of the game

 

[Ezrider]

I’m thinking that those were reloaded prior to 1975, I think that’s when we transitioned from domed to flat primers.

It’ll be hard to find anyone that’ll pay to shoot them, and as components the effort and time to pull them apart exceeds the value of the primed brass and projectile, the powder gets dumped. If you want to do the work there is value in the components, but you have to value your time near zero.

FWIW, I’ve tossed many thousands of rounds obtained like this.

About selling them as components without disassembly, you can do so and there isn’t any paperwork required. If you’re concerned that they might be dangerous then better not to sell them than to try to CYA.

 

[Ezrider]

Thanks for the replies I’m going to test random ones in my old Glock on some steel so I can see better if I get a squib. If the run ok I’m going to take my 45’s and 38’s and 357’s out and go to town.

 

[Jmoser]

I’ll buy some of the spent .38 brass when you’re done . . .