The correct answer to that complaint is, "If you don't like the FREE ammo I GAVE you then don't use it."for sure, the first time he misses game or splits a fox in half, it will be the fault of YOUR hand load
If they give you once fired cases you have zero concerns regarding some responsibility for anything. Don't overthink this. Just involve them in the process and have fun. CheersNo, they can buy the components and I'll teach then how to do it with my equipment to start them off.
If i understand you correctly, you're not quite at the point of actually reloading anything yet. So yeah, I agree it's probably a bit early to be thinking of loading for someone elseI got my W308 f-class project rifle second hand last summer, through a middle man - a new friend who promised me he will do reloads for me based on he's old "known working" recipes.
The accuracy and precision on POI results some people would be more than happy with, but my expectation for a f-class rifle was much higher.
I decided to get my own tools and equipment for a four $ digit cost, and there was my learning curve started with the prepping and breaking up the processes.
I am very anal with things I am doing, but,
at the end of the line I cut my groups 300 almost by half, that is a happy face right there... maybe a bit of placebo as well justifying the costs.
Also building now my induction annealer.
I have now about 200 brass to preprocess and load, hard to find a time for it over summer time, I like outdoor activities and charging my batteries on a sunlight as much I can.
Would I now with this my knowledge do a reload for a friend?
No way.
I would invite him to watch me doing it as many times he want, just to give him an insight of a clock.
Always, at least the first couple of times. Then if you do some for him down the road he know the time and effort.Invite him over show him how to do it, have him do the work.
Drink beer afterwards
Win, win
I'm not worried about liability.If they give you once fired cases you have zero concerns regarding some responsibility for anything. Don't overthink this. Just involve them in the process and have fun. Cheers
Do you enjoy reloading? Are you willing to help a friend? Just involve them in the process. No Harm. No Foul. No Liability. Don't overthink it. Your just a cool good friend. Cheers
Sorry I was responding to the OP and his concern about liability. CheersI'm not worried about liability.
I will show them how to reload with their supplies and let them use my equipment to learn. If they decide it is good for them they can buy their own equipment. If you are not willing to learn then I won't be reloading for you.
This would seem to be a pre-requisiteI have. Always prefer that they leave me the gun to work with. - dan
The transaction or exchange of the brass previously fired from the firearm they intend to use the new rounds in indicates a distinct knowledge and admission of acceptance of the dangers. ZERO LIABILITY. Having them engaged in the process further indicates a responsibility on their part. CheersWhen they drop off the brass I get them to resize a few pieces and record it. Liability is not an issue then.
I stopped when brass hit $100 a bag and powder hit $100 a lb. Most of them are set for life for hunting ammo though.
Involve them now and they will buy and reload their own.