Range Ammo

[USMC Tanker]

Okay, so the other day I'm in my range's shop, and I see that they're selling huge bulk bags of pistol ammo. I was wondering, are they probably reloads from the brass they police up at the range? My concern, is that if they're reloads, I don't know who loaded them, and who's to know if they're safe to shoot? What do y'all think, think it's safe the shoot em? REALLY CHEAP TOO!

 

[hotpig]

If they are not ok the range would not have them for sale very long.

 

[gudel]

My concern, is that if they're reloads, I don't know who loaded them, and who's to know if they're safe to shoot?

It's like a box of chocolate, you don't really know, until you blow up your gun, or lost a hand.
I only use new factory ammo on my HK. Using reloads only saves a few bucks, replacing a gun that almost cost a grand is expensive, not to mention possible loss of hand

 

[Oldtimer]

Range ammo is "okay", but only for blasting away, not serious accuracy. It is down-loaded, may have a lot of "filler" in the gunpowder that will shoot dirty, and you may have a few misfires.

All of the factory ammo makers have liability insurance, and most reloaders do, too. If their reloaded rounds go "KA-BOOM", you can sue! If they don't have liability insurance, you might end up owning their business!