RIP...my first reloads

[Magyars]

Today, I shot the last 30 rnds of my first reloads. My neighbor showed me the ropes and guided me through the process.... 41 years ago! Memories that will last a lifetime e ( or at least 41 years! ). Look at the price on the box!

 

[Nugget]

Neat story. You should've posted this in the thread with the guy who refused to believe us that he doesn't need to worry about cycling through his ammo stash twice a year before it goes bad.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Neat story. You should've posted this in the thread with the guy who refused to believe us that he doesn't need to worry about cycling through his ammo stash twice a year before it goes bad.

He must be using ammo made from sushi.

 

[BigMoose]

Neat story. You should've posted this in the thread with the guy who refused to believe us that he doesn't need to worry about cycling through his ammo stash twice a year before it goes bad.

The Feck? I missed that thread

 

[Nugget]

The Feck? I missed that thread

OK, so I maybe overexaggerated a little with the 2x per year comment, but he certainly would've never believed it possible to shoot 40 y/o reloads. Thread was called "Bulk Ammo". It got interesting at post #14.

Bulk ammo

So where is everyone getting their bulk ammo from? Mail order option? Good local options within 30 miles of Lafayette?

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[OutdoorDad]

OK, so I maybe overexaggerated a little with the 2x per year comment, but he certainly would've never believed it possible to shoot 40 y/o reloads. Thread was called "Bulk Ammo". It got interesting at post #14.

Bulk ammo

So where is everyone getting their bulk ammo from? Mail order option? Good local options within 30 miles of Lafayette?

www.indianagunowners.com

I'd love to get some 30-06 WWII rounds

 

[Remington 90T]

Been reloading for 55 years -Keep two years supply of powder, shot and wads on hand. Different in just two year prices of reloading supply is mine blowing, yet alone what I started out doing. Stock up when you can, its money in the bank.

 

[Magyars]

I'd love to get some 30-06 WWII rounds

I've got some around here somewhere

 

[STILL HERE]

Been reloading for 55 years -Keep two years supply of powder, shot and wads on hand. Different in just two year prices of reloading supply is mine blowing, yet alone what I started out doing. Stock up when you can, its money in the bank.

Lead-the most versatile precious metal.

 

[BigMoose]

OK, so I maybe overexaggerated a little with the 2x per year comment, but he certainly would've never believed it possible to shoot 40 y/o reloads. Thread was called "Bulk Ammo". It got interesting at post #14.

Bulk ammo

So where is everyone getting their bulk ammo from? Mail order option? Good local options within 30 miles of Lafayette?

www.indianagunowners.com

Ohh yeah.

Unless its loaded with cordite, old ammo properly stored should last a long damn time. (A lot of 303 surplus was cordite loaded)

Though postwar french ammo is complete CRAP.. that stuff was not made to last.

 

[BigMoose]

Just remember, the Navy was using WW2 made battleship powder.. in the gulf war.

Well I say powder.. the chunks were the size of coke cans

 

[BugI02]

I'd love to get some 30-06 WWII rounds

I see it fairly often at the OGCA (Ohio Gun Collectors Assoc.) shows down in Wilmington, OH. It's fairly pricey because it has collector value, I wouldn't want to shoot a lot of it

Next show is March 9 and 10 and you have to be a guest of a member to get in if you are not already a member. A lot of people selling Garands often seem to have some of the M2 ball at their table

 

[BugI02]

Ohh yeah.

Unless its loaded with cordite, old ammo properly stored should last a long damn time. (A lot of 303 surplus was cordite loaded)

Though postwar french ammo is complete CRAP.. that stuff was not made to last.

Yeah, I've shot plenty of near 60 year old Chilean 7 x 57 made by FAMAE and it was happy to go bang in my 1908

 

[dieselrealtor]

Ohh yeah.

Unless its loaded with cordite, old ammo properly stored should last a long damn time. (A lot of 303 surplus was cordite loaded)

Though postwar french ammo is complete CRAP.. that stuff was not made to last.

Wasn't it given a 30 day shelflife designed to be dropped once?

 

[Leadeye]

I see it fairly often at the OGCA (Ohio Gun Collectors Assoc.) shows down in Wilmington, OH. It's fairly pricey because it has collector value, I wouldn't want to shoot a lot of it

Next show is March 9 and 10 and you have to be a guest of a member to get in if you are not already a member. A lot of people selling Garands often seem to have some of the M2 ball at their table

That OGCA show looks closer than the ones I attended years ago. Might have to start going again.