Reloading for a friend

I don't have the time to be loading other people ammo for free, and I'm not allowed to charge them for my time, so No.

I'm not worried from a liability perspective - I have no issues with other people shooting my handloads in my rifles, and that's very similar to me. Yes, I know my rifles better than I would my friends, but I'm going to start at book min either way.


OP is this a hypothetical, or did someone ask you to roll them up some? This feels like a topic where nuance and specifics of the particular situation are important if it's not just a hypothetical to get people talking (and there's nothing wrong if it is a hypothetical.)
 
I do many loads for friends. I require their input regarding performance expectations and desired bullet type. They must also attend ladder tests and group tests. I also require the firearm to be in my possession during any and all loads for that firearm unless just doing SAMMI spec. They must of course pay for materials at minimum. Cheers
 
Suther said:
OP is this a hypothetical, or did someone ask you to roll them up some? This feels like a topic where nuance and specifics of the particular situation are important if it's not just a hypothetical to get people talking (and there's nothing wrong if it is a hypothetical.)
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I was going to do it for a friend to get better accuracy than factory ammo.
I have now changed my mind due to liability issue.
Not worth my while.
Tom
 
I used to do that - then found myself with many extra components that I would not have otherwise have got - so I told my "friends" - get their own components and come over - use my gear and I will help you get set up - none took me up on that offer - one reason or another ... For anyone who thinks a reloader can make a box of shells for $5, those days are LONG gone!!
 
I don’t have time to reload for myself, let alone anyone else. If they want to learn - I’ll teach them. If they supply the components they can use my gear.

Then there’s the liability issues. He sticks the muzzle in the mud without realizing it and then pulls the trigger and blows up his gun. You know the first thing is that he was shooting your reloads, cause he would never be so careless or stupid as to stick his muzzle in the dirt. Life’s to short to risk the hassles for somebody that doesn’t want to learn to do it for themselves.
 
tomL said:
I was going to do it for a friend to get better accuracy than factory ammo.
I have now changed my mind due to liability issue.
Not worth my while.
Tom
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There is no liability issue if your friend is involved in the process. If you are using fire formed cases and have had the gun in your possession during the loading process it is safe and very productive towards accuracy. If you hunt together it's a good thing. Cheers
 
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