Disposing of old ammo?

[Shooter Bob Jr.]

My dad left behind around 2000 rounds of handgun ammo that I believe he used in SASS shooting, mostly  45 Schofield, 45 Colt long, and 38 32 SW long.  Roughly hald of it is hand-loaded and the other half is commercially-made boxes as well from Black Hills Ammuniton and Choice Ammunition..  The ammo is in good condition and not older than about 2 or 3 years.  At this point I will darn near give it away locally, but I don't know anyone who would use it, and I don't know if anyone would want to shoot someone else's hand loaded ammo.

 

I realize this post borders on being a classified ad, however, a) I'm not sure if anyone would want hand loaded info, and b) if I need to dispose of any of this, I don't know if there's any place to take qustionable or bad ammo, especially 50 pounds of it.  I can post in the classified forum if that is more appropriate.

 

thanks!

Edited January 14 by Shooter Bob Jr.

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

Have you tried contacting any local SASS clubs? 

[Shooter Bob Jr.]

>Have you tried contacting any local SASS clubs?

 

That's a good suggestion.  I will find some in the vacinity and reach out to them.  Thanks!

[John Kloehr]

Just FYI, you can sell the factory loads privately face to face, but not your dad's reloads. You can give those away. In either case, you can not ship it so a local club is your best bet.

 

If nobody there wants them, other options may include a local range or a local ammo remanufacturer. Or the police department.

 

Start with local clubs. Where in Texas are you? Someone here might know someone nearby.

[Shooter Bob Jr.]

 

 

11 minutes ago, John Kloehr said:

Just FYI, you can sell the factory loads privately face to face, but not your dad's reloads. You can give those away.

 

If nobody there wants them, other options may include a local range or a local ammo remanufacturer. Or the police department.

 

Start with local clubs. Where in Texas are you?

 

 

Thanks for the suggestions.  I'm in Houston.  I'm reaching out to some SASS and CAS clubs in the vacinity now.  Thanks for confirming about the reloads.  That makes sense if only because of liability issues and who knows what kind/quantity  of powder was used, age of the brass, bullet weight, etc.

[Cypress Sun]

48 minutes ago, John Kloehr said:

Just FYI, you can sell the factory loads privately face to face, but not your dad's reloads. You can give those away. In either case, you can not ship it so a local club is your best bet.

 

If nobody there wants them, other options may include a local range or a local ammo remanufacturer. Or the police department.

 

Start with local clubs. Where in Texas are you? Someone here might know someone nearby.

 

Loaded ammo can be shipped legally without any special licensing. It must be properly packed and have the proper ORM-D labeling, but it can be shipped via UPS and supposedly FedEx (not USPS). For the record, I have not used FedEx but I have used UPS multiple times.

Powder and/or primers cannot be shipped without proper licensing.

Edited January 13 by Cypress Sun

[Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L]

46 minutes ago, Shooter Bob Jr. said:

 

Thanks for confirming about the reloads.  That makes sense if only because of liability issues and who knows what kind/quantity of powder was used, age of the brass, bullet weight, etc.

But someone local could take them apart for the components and then reload them to their specifications.

[John Kloehr]

17 minutes ago, Cypress Sun said:

 

Loaded ammo can be shipped legally without any special licensing. It must be properly packed and have the proper ORM-D labeling, but it can be shipped via UPS and supposedly FedEx (not USPS). For the record, I have not used FedEx but I have used UPS multiple times.

Powder and/or primers cannot be shipped without proper licensing.

Well, true as far as licensing, but shipping AMMO is a PITA for most people. There are a lot of details and requirements. It does help to have a UPS Scheduled Pickup Account or must ship from only from certain locations (my nearest UPS store is not one of those locations). I recall FedEX tightened requirements some time ago so I do not know all the current hoops for them.

[Rattlesnake Slim]

Just this last Saturday  the family of a deceased cowboy shooter came to the Arizona Cowboy Shooters Assn. match to dispose of old ammo and reloading supplies. The club welcomed them with open arms and thanked them. Most, if not all was gone by the end of the day and they left feeling at least some of the cowboy camaraderie that we all know. I would advise you to contact your closest club and try the same thing. The shooters will enjoy meeting you as much as you will enjoy seeing dad's leftovers put to good use.

[Krazy Kajun]

1 hour ago, Shooter Bob Jr. said:

 

 

 

 

Thanks for the suggestions.  I'm in Houston.  I'm reaching out to some SASS and CAS clubs in the vacinity now.  Thanks for confirming about the reloads.  That makes sense if only because of liability issues and who knows what kind/quantity  of powder was used, age of the brass, bullet weight, etc.

You can find locations of clubs here. https://www.sassnet.com/sass-clubs/find-a-club-near-you

 

Kajun

[Cypress Sun]

30 minutes ago, John Kloehr said:

Well, true as far as licensing, but shipping AMMO is a PITA for most people. There are a lot of details and requirements. It does help to have a UPS Scheduled Pickup Account or must ship from only from certain locations (my nearest UPS store is not one of those locations). I recall FedEX tightened requirements some time ago so I do not know all the current hoops for them.

 

For those without a UPS Scheduled Pickup Account or those that aren't located close to a UPS "Customer Care" location, it probably is a PITA. I live somewhat near a UPS "Customer Care" center (UPS hub) so it isn't that much of a PITA. 

 

BTW - The UPS version of "Customer Care" is they don't Care if you're a Customer or not.

[Shooter Bob Jr.]

Thank you everyone for the assistance.  I have reached out to some local clubs and drummed up some interest.  Yes, I will avoid mailing any of this because the postage costs for ammo would ruin the value, and presumably mailing ammo means there's a whole list of precautions and disclaimers to be aware of. 

 

Weakly related side story:  I have a .22 Ruger Single Six from the 1970's that had a mechanical problem.  This was apparently a well known weak point in the gun, so I contacted Ruger about parts and they replied back with, "send it to us, we'll fix it free".  I had to get it to an official Fedex franchise drop off location and ship it from there.  Ruger's word was true.  I shipped the gun for free, they repaired it for free, and had it back to me in 2 or 3 weeks.

[H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619]

4 hours ago, Shooter Bob Jr. said:

and 38 SW long. 

What is 38 SW long?

I've never heard that designation before.

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[Rye Miles #13621]

11 hours ago, Shooter Bob Jr. said:

My dad left behind around 2000 rounds of handgun ammo that I believe he used in SASS shooting, mostly  45 Schofield, 45 Colt long, and 38 SW long.  Roughly hald of it is hand-loaded and the other half is commercially-made boxes as well from Black Hills Ammuniton and Choice Ammunition..  The ammo is in good condition and not older than about 2 or 3 years.  At this point I will darn near give it away locally, but I don't know anyone who would use it, and I don't know if anyone would want to shoot someone else's hand loaded ammo.

 

I realize this post borders on being a classified ad, however, a) I'm not sure if anyone would want hand loaded info, and b) if I need to dispose of any of this, I don't know if there's any place to take qustionable or bad ammo, especially 50 pounds of it.  I can post in the classified forum if that is more appropriate.

 

thanks!

I’m sure someone will take it, if anything it’s worth pulling them and keeping the brass and bullets. If I shot .45 I’d take em.

[watab kid]

like so many sad  local club is best bet for it , there is a tread above that will give you names of clubs near you , 

 

the commercial ammo has a definite value , the components of the hand loads of bullets and primed cases will have a value to those that load them , shpould pay for your trouble/time/gas and will make someone a good deal 

[Shooter Bob Jr.]

7 hours ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said:

What is 38 SW long?

I've never heard that designation before.

 

That is my error.  I should have written 32 SW long.  Thanks for pointing out the error!  I corrected the original post.

 

Edited January 14 by Shooter Bob Jr.

[Shooter Bob Jr.]

Quick follow up:  I've had a good number of contacts from some local folks, including some who knew my dad which is great.  Thanks for everyone's input!  I think I should be able to move most or all of of the ammo and won't have to resort to dropping it off at the local police station or shooting range

[Kid Rich]

Just for reference. 2-3 years old is not old in ammo terms. If it is 50+ years then it starts to be old.

 I am glad you found some ways to disperse of it where it will be used.

kR

[Shooter Bob Jr.]

3 hours ago, Kid Rich said:

Just for reference. 2-3 years old is not old in ammo terms. If it is 50+ years then it starts to be old.

 

 

Yes sir, understood.  That was my point to demonstrate that the ammo is still perfectly usable.   Great photo!

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

Shooter Bob Jr.

 

Just as a FYI, a "Guest" is not allowed to post on the SASS Classifieds.

[Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L]

4 hours ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said:

Shooter Bob Jr.

 

Just as a FYI, a "Guest" is not allowed to post on the SASS Classifieds.

He has contacted local clubs and is going to them. 

[Griff]

Or... if you have his guns, suitable eye & ear protection, you could go out & shoot a match in memory/honor of Dad, especially it it were at a club he belonged to, or shot shot at regularly.  Heck, who knows, you might like it!  If it were where I shoot, I'd lobby for 'em to forgo any costume requirements you couldn't meet!  Regardless, condolences if he;'s no longer with us.

[Colorado Coffinmaker]

Cowtown Scout

 

Ah, I am well aware of that.  However, the OP had previously posted he about a "classified add."

[Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L]

3 minutes ago, Colorado Coffinmaker said:

Cowtown Scout

 

Ah, I am well aware of that.  However, the OP had previously posted he about a "classified add."

Sorry I missed that in his first post.

[Kid Rich]

19 hours ago, Shooter Bob Jr. said:

 

Yes sir, understood.  That was my point to demonstrate that the ammo is still perfectly usable.   Great photo!

Thank you. That photo was taken a few years ago in Memphis at a night shoot when the regional was held there. One of my favorite rifles, a '66 saddle ring carbine in 44-40.

kR

[watab kid]

sounds like you will be able to make a local contact that your father shot with that will solve your problem , should be a win/win situation , the kind of thing we cowboys prefer