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Info on 375 Win ammo that I would like to sell
« on: January 13, 2012, 05:12:36 AM »
I didn't really know where to post this thread....it was either here or in the ammo classifieds.  If the moderators feel that it should be moved to the classifieds, please feel free to do so.

I was recently given a box of 375 Winchester ammo.  The box appears to be about 10 years old.  Two cartridges have been fired and two others appear to have different bullets in them as compared to the rest of the other 16.  I don't know anything about this ammo; Are 16 factory loads and two re-loads?  Are 18 of them all re-loads?  Are the two unidentified loads factory loads from another manufacturer?  ???

I have no real use for this ammo and instead of sitting on it, I'd rather sell it off or make a trade with it.  My issue is not knowing if these are re-loads or not.  I would NEVER recommend anyone shooting ammo of unknown origin.  With that, I wonder if I should pull the bullets, dump the powder, pop the primers and then sell this as parts OR just sell it as is.  I've never shipped live ammo before so personally, it would be easier for me to just ship as parts but I'd hate to destroy ammo that perhaps someone could use.  This stuff isn't cheap either. 
Any advice is appreciated. 
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Re: Info on 375 Win ammo that I would like to sell
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2012, 05:25:43 AM »
Any time I have questionable ammo, I pull and save the bullets save the brass then dump the powder.
I have never had luck shipping live ammo... I have received it but never had the "nerve" to try and ship...
 
I tried to give a collector here a box of live stuff. I did everything I was asked and STILL had nonsence trying to ship... simply not worth the effort. Shippers like UPS and FED EX do not even follow (or know) there own online instructions!!!
 
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Re: Info on 375 Win ammo that I would like to sell
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2012, 06:17:46 AM »
Thanks CW! 
The reason I didn't post this on the classified section is because I didn't want to have to commit to selling it provided there were going to be hassles with shipping.  I'm glad you wrote what you wrote.  My instincts were with what you wrote:  Pull the bullets, dump the powder, pop the primers and sell the components or use them.

That's what I'm gonna do.  Thanks for the support in my original thoughts.

Case closed!   :)