Reloading equipment value

emapples · Mar 2, 2020

I have a friend in Wyoming that is in poor health and he wants to sell his reloading stash, he has relaxers, wads, powder, empty shell boxes, just a ton of stuff and I don’t know what the value should be for all of it. Can anyone let me know what this is would be worth if it makes sense I will bring it to Oklahoma and sell it for him

dennishoddy · Mar 2, 2020

Unfortunately, shotshells are just as cheap to buy as they are to reload unless your doing specialty shells like turkey, pheasant, or crane loads.
It may be of interest to preppers, or those of us that have a stash put back in case the liberal gun grabbers put in taxes on ammo in a end-around of the 2A which they are trying in some states.

Cowcatcher · Mar 2, 2020

That’s a pretty big bunch of shotshell stuff. I’ll tag a fella but dunno if he needs anything or not. @Lonewatie

emapples · Mar 11, 2020

dennishoddy said:
Unfortunately, shotshells are just as cheap to buy as they are to reload unless your doing specialty shells like turkey, pheasant, or crane loads.
It may be of interest to preppers, or those of us that have a stash put back in case the liberal gun grabbers put in taxes on ammo in a end-around of the 2A which they are trying in some states.

I’m curious about the powder and loading dies etc

turkeyrun · Mar 13, 2020

dennishoddy said:
Unfortunately, shotshells are just as cheap to buy as they are to reload unless your doing specialty shells like turkey, pheasant, or crane loads.
It may be of interest to preppers, or those of us that have a stash put back in case the liberal gun grabbers put in taxes on ammo in a end-around of the 2A which they are trying in some states.

Yes and No

Your basic, cheap loads are close in price, but the reloads are much better quality; even when loaded the same. The shot sold for freeloaders is harder, more uniform, higher quality; which gives better patterns and more hits. Being able to select your wad, also can improve patterns.
Reloading is as much about tailoring your load to your needs, as it is saving money.

emapples · Mar 13, 2020

turkeyrun said:
Yes and No

Your basic, cheap loads are close in price, but the reloads are much better quality; even when loaded the same. The shot sold for freeloaders is harder, more uniform, higher quality; which gives better patterns and more hits. Being able to select your wad, also can improve patterns.
Reloading is as much about tailoring your load to your needs, as it is saving money.

How much is are the reloaded and powder worth, this old man is in a bad way and wants to sell it

Shadowrider · Mar 13, 2020

emapples said:
How much is are the reloaded and powder worth, this old man is in a bad way and wants to sell it

Reloads are basically worthless for shooting to most people, they are usually broken down for the components. No way of knowing the loaders diligence in loading and whether you're going to blow up a gun or not.

Powder goes new for $20 to $25 per pound, that won't drop too much if it's been stored properly. A little maybe, but it lasts over 100 years in perfect conditions. Shot, wads and everything else, probably will go for a discount but you may get someone who will buy with a lot that big.

Cowcatcher · Mar 13, 2020

Shadowrider said:
Reloads are basically worthless for shooting to most people, they are usually broken down for the components. No way of knowing the loaders diligence in loading and whether you're going to blow up a gun or not.

Powder goes new for $20 to $25 per pound, that won't drop too much if it's been stored properly. A little maybe, but it lasts over 100 years in perfect conditions. Shot, wads and everything else, probably will go for a discount but you may get someone who will buy with a lot that big.

I think emapples meant to type “reloaders” as in the presses instead of “reloaded”.

emapples · Mar 13, 2020

Cowcatcher said:
I think emapples meant to type “reloaders” as in the presses instead of “reloaded”.

I did the reloaders and the powder I would think someone would want it but maybe not lol

turkeyrun · Mar 14, 2020

The MECs are usually $50-$100, depending on model. I bought that exact model Pacific at a garage sale for $25. Good presses, but they dont sell like the MEC.
Powder goes $16-$18 per pound. Some people won't touch the powder or reloads.
Wads I would put at half price. Check prices online.

Shot would be 80% of retail.

You might make a package deal of a loader, and components..

I have 5 MECs, bought 4 used. They last forever.

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