ianmd11
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Anyone have a good spot for reloads? Was looking at LAX Ammunition and they had some decent prices. Would love to know if anyone local does reloads and sells them?
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Ovid
Active Member
I know it's not the answer you are looking for, but don't shoot other peoples reloads.
https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/5k1wet/remanufactured_ammo_and_why_you_should_avoid_it/
Examples of why:
https://i.imgur.com/LEqGdMQ.jpg
https://imgur.com/a/dprIb
https://i.imgur.com/Afn8Opv.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Drak9GL.jpg
https://arizonagunowners.com/index.php?topic=6903.0
https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/2ystx5/freedom_munitions_9mm_115gr_remanufactured_recall/
https://imgur.com/a/Tu79u
https://imgur.com/a/nOQCf
https://imgur.com/gallery/74uII
https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/65ddzf/reloads_are_good_if_theyre_from_a_reputable/
https://imgur.com/QEEfece
https://imgur.com/a/lOqvZ
https://imgur.com/a/YrAWV
https://imgur.com/a/rBtZU
https://imgur.com/a/tFjxO
If you want to shoot reloads, reload them yourself. It's not worth the risk.
Out of curiosity I took a look at LAX. $180 Shipped for 1k 9MM 124GR REMAN.
https://i.gyazo.com/4be5652296f22a5e49d1ef74370db579.png
Ammo Jon and Shamr0ck - IP's and local, have factory new ammo for $10 more.
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=235529
https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/5k1wet/remanufactured_ammo_and_why_you_should_avoid_it/
Examples of why:
https://i.imgur.com/LEqGdMQ.jpg
https://imgur.com/a/dprIb
https://i.imgur.com/Afn8Opv.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Drak9GL.jpg
https://arizonagunowners.com/index.php?topic=6903.0
https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/2ystx5/freedom_munitions_9mm_115gr_remanufactured_recall/
https://imgur.com/a/Tu79u
https://imgur.com/a/nOQCf
https://imgur.com/gallery/74uII
https://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/65ddzf/reloads_are_good_if_theyre_from_a_reputable/
https://imgur.com/QEEfece
https://imgur.com/a/lOqvZ
https://imgur.com/a/YrAWV
https://imgur.com/a/rBtZU
https://imgur.com/a/tFjxO
If you want to shoot reloads, reload them yourself. It's not worth the risk.
Out of curiosity I took a look at LAX. $180 Shipped for 1k 9MM 124GR REMAN.
https://i.gyazo.com/4be5652296f22a5e49d1ef74370db579.png
Ammo Jon and Shamr0ck - IP's and local, have factory new ammo for $10 more.
https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=235529
ianmd11
Member
I never really thought of all of this. I just assumed the best case scenario. Thanks for sharing all of this. Guess I'll start looking into maybe reloading some of my own now. Off to buy *new* ammo for now
Better my sisters in the whorehouse than letting anyone I care about shoot reloads they didn’t make themselves or participate in the manufacture of.
I’ll take my danger in other ways.
While I agree on shooting anyone's personal reloads, I'm assuming the OP was asking about commercial reloads, which, if done right, would be very close to new ammo as far as QA.
Ovid
Active Member
I wish it were not the case. I just don't want to see anyone get hurt or loose a gun trying to save a few bucks.
He is talking about commercial reloads, and commercial reloads have a ton of issues. All of the images/posts in my initial reply are commercial re-manufactured ammo.
- Jul 29, 2014
- 50,029
Nothing wrong with factory remans. I've shot tons of these with no problems...
http://www.black-hills.com/product-category/factory-reman-ammo/
http://www.black-hills.com/product-category/factory-reman-ammo/
LGood48
Ultimate Member
Couldn't agree more! My shooting buddy doesn't shoot my reloads and I taught him how to reload!
The good news is, you shoot the least expensive centerfire factory pistol round made. And the better news is that you're buying ammo during one of the very best times for pricing in a number of years. So should it come to deciding to reload this cartridge, for now at least, it'll be (compared to many other rounds) less about price, and more about other reasons.
ianmd11
Member
Very true. Just trying to find the best prices to start bulking up on. Looking for deals for 500ct and 1000ct bulk. My internal OCD wants to fill shelves and stash away
Listen to your OCD.
Easy to be complacent right now. Let somebody else make that mistake.
Today's pricing and availability can change overnight. Think of that possibility as being about when, and not if.
Check AmmoSeek. IP Ammo Jon tends to offer square deals on this site as well.
photoracer
Competition Shooter
I have had nothing but good experiences with LAX reloads. I used to use nothing but reloads for practice and shooting the PSA Shootout. Their 147g reloads are very good. I also sometimes buy bulk quantities of Fed AE (147g) and Blazer (124g) ammo from them.
I have seen a few reloading kits for sale recently for 300 or less. If you are primarily interested in reloading for 9mm, you wont recoup your money easily. If you are trying to do larger caliber pistol, match grade rifle or increase accuracy in a rifle, reloading is worth it.
I save roughly 70 to 80 cents a rifle round with my reloads when comparing to match grade stuff and I get better results. If you do the math for 9mm it's about 3 c a primer, 7 c a bullet, and 3 c for powder. I am assuming you have the brass. If not, assume maybe 3 c per firing for brass. That's 16 CPR plus your time. You can push the cost down more by buying in bulk or going with slightly cheaper components but imo it's just not worth it for 9mm
I save roughly 70 to 80 cents a rifle round with my reloads when comparing to match grade stuff and I get better results. If you do the math for 9mm it's about 3 c a primer, 7 c a bullet, and 3 c for powder. I am assuming you have the brass. If not, assume maybe 3 c per firing for brass. That's 16 CPR plus your time. You can push the cost down more by buying in bulk or going with slightly cheaper components but imo it's just not worth it for 9mm
Muleskinner
Ultimate Member
As someone who has reloaded for 35 years and STILL has a lot to learn I agree...don't shoot other people's reloads. I have a few friends that reload and a few have been doing it longer than I have and we have a standing rule....we don't shoot each others reloads. The only time i've bent this rule is when a friend wants to shoot MY firearm with MY ammo. rarely do they ask.
There is a moderate amount of initial money to spend. You can get started easily for $350-400. Do your homework before you buy. And regardless of how "few" rounds you really want to reload a month, at the very least double it. Once you start in one caliber, you may find you want to reload all the centerfire calibers you own.
There is a moderate amount of initial money to spend. You can get started easily for $350-400. Do your homework before you buy. And regardless of how "few" rounds you really want to reload a month, at the very least double it. Once you start in one caliber, you may find you want to reload all the centerfire calibers you own.
ianmd11
Member
Glad I started this thread, you guys have been a wealth of knowledge. Based on only needing to stock up on 9mm right now, looks like I may just start collecting my own brass and hoarding it for down the road.
Ammo Jon
Ultimate Member
- Mar 3, 2008
- 21,035
Ammo Jon is here, he’ll be just fine 
Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,199
Commercial reloads all depend on who mfgs them .
Black Hills reloads are better than most mfg's virgin loads . I'm stretching my memory , but I * think* it's Acurate Ammunition that specializes in actual target grade ammo , supplying such people as the AMU . Georgia Arms also has good quality ammo in both virgin cases, and once fired .
But currently 9x19 loaded ammo is very reasonably priced . You'd have to shop carefully , and buy in serious bulk to have any meaningful cost difference . * If* you are satisfied with the performance and accuracy of generic fmj 9mm , just buy it by the case, and don't look back .
Black Hills reloads are better than most mfg's virgin loads . I'm stretching my memory , but I * think* it's Acurate Ammunition that specializes in actual target grade ammo , supplying such people as the AMU . Georgia Arms also has good quality ammo in both virgin cases, and once fired .
But currently 9x19 loaded ammo is very reasonably priced . You'd have to shop carefully , and buy in serious bulk to have any meaningful cost difference . * If* you are satisfied with the performance and accuracy of generic fmj 9mm , just buy it by the case, and don't look back .
ironhead7544
Active Member
- Oct 27, 2018
- 188
I was never short of ammo during the last panic.
New laws can come up. Your own ammo factory may be your only supply.
New laws can come up. Your own ammo factory may be your only supply.
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