What to do with bad reloads

[xjer]

Years ago I bartered for some 38 spl. reloads. I came a cross a box that the primers are not set deep enough. They lock up the cylinder on my revolver. i don't reload so should I give them away in the classifieds or?

 

[Catt57]

I wouldn't pass them on without full disclosure and even then I'd list them for the components only.

Hang tight. I'm sure one of the resident reloaders will be along shortly.

 

[retrieverman]

Years ago I bartered for some 38 spl. reloads. I came a cross a box that the primers are not set deep enough. They lock up the cylinder on my revolver. i don't reload so should I give them away in the classifieds or?

If they were mine, I’d pull the bullets and start over. I mess up occasionally when loading, and that’s what I do.

 

[beardking]

Just tap the primers home with a hammer. They'll be fine.

(In case it's not clear, that's a joke. Don't do that. If you do, you get what you deserve. This message is not meant to be educational in any way, shape or form. Not to be confused with medical advice. I am not a lawyer.)

 

[xjer]

Just tap the primers home with a hammer. They'll be fine.

I started to post that I tried tapping them down. I thought I might get to much grief over it

 

[xjer]

I wouldn't pass them on without full disclosure and even then I'd list them for the components only..

For sure.

 

[Catt57]

I started to post that I tried that. I thought I might get to much grief over it

Ah, young Padawan, you have much to learn...

 

[HiredHand]

If you have the ability to reload, pull the bullets and dump the powder. Then you could try carefully reseating the primer.

edit: I just reread the part about you not being a reloader.

 

[PBramble]

You guys must have vanilla lives. Get a seater and finish seating the primers. Wear ear plugs just in case and use the OSHA approved safety squint.

 

[rickm]

I would imagine there will be a list of people wanting to take them off your hands that live close to you i know i would if i was closer.