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  • Fireman85

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    I have an almost full box of these and I believe they are reloads. I don’t have a .45. Are they safe to sell? Are they safe to shot? What is the value of reloads vs new Ammo.
     

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    KellyinAvon

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    I have an almost full box of these and I believe they are reloads. I don’t have a .45. Are they safe to sell? Are they safe to shot? What is the value of reloads vs new Ammo.

    EC 42 on the headstamp means it was from the Evansville Ordinance Plant in 1942. Definitely not a GI round, the bullet looks more like something Elmer Keith would load in a .44 magnum. I wouldn't shoot it in any of my guns, just sayin...


    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_military_headstamps
     

    snorko

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    Does the box have any printing? If they can't be shot someone might want the brass for their collectible nature. But even factory loaded ammo from Evv Chrysler isn't that pricey.
     

    BE Mike

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    They are definitely reloads. This bullet looks like a typical 185 gr. semi-wadcutter .45 ACP bullet used for bullseye match shooting. They are probably cast from Hensley & Gibbs #130 mold. Most likely they are a very light load of a powder like Bullseye. They probably won't cycle the slide of an unmodified 1911 and won't feed properly unless the feed ramp has been properly polished and shaped. They shouldn't be sold. Someone might want them to pull the bullets and replace the powder charge with something of which they are certain.
     

    sixGuns

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    Sell. No. Shoot? Only if you like guessing games. I mark all my reloads with all load data when created. I'd think of this as "experimental ammunition tester," much like a test-pilot in new aircraft.
     

    DadSmith

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    Smartest move if you are a reloader is to disassemble them and use the components to create known good rounds.

    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^:+1:
    This is the ticket. If not sell to a reloader with the understanding they must be disassembled for parts.

    You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Wolfhound again.
     

    Clay Pigeon

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    Its reloaded ammo, no can sell.
    Its a semi wad cutter for shooting paper, it will cut a round hole like a 38 special wadcutter load.
    Most likely a 165 to 185 grain bullet. Lots of companies made and make SWC molds for 45 acp.
     

    DadSmith

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    Trapper Jim

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    Good to be cautious however I can help.. If you want , As an invitation to my shop, I can inspect and advise. I have equipment that they are safe to shoot in. Bring some extra ammo and we can plink afterwards. PM me as I am in Tipton.
     

    Fixer

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    I have a few hundred rounds with these style bullets that I got from the father in law. I'm not sure where he got them but I have loaded quite a few. They seem to run fine in my 1911's unmodified as well as my XDm and my AR45. More than likely they are not very hot being lead. They would probably be OK but if you get a squib and don't notice it, it could be bad news. Being that old I would be leary of shooting them as stated by many.
     
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