attention KMart shoppers

the_right_reverend · March 9, 2008, 03:31 PM

after yesterdays trip to the local reloading dealer, ........ this can of HP38 has been stored in a ammo can since before "Desert Storm"

$24.00 in Jacksonville NC

Sevens · March 9, 2008, 05:57 PM

O have three one pound cans of Win 473AA (discontinued) from '89 in my stock, and I'm dead positive that there's at least a dozen regular contributors to this forum with much older stuff than that.

It will last until you need it if you store it properly!

the_right_reverend · March 9, 2008, 06:14 PM

that can of HP38 given to me in the early 80's by a friend and some one gave it to him...... I use it to load 45ACP snake shot probably another 1000 loads in it...

Darren007 · March 9, 2008, 06:30 PM

One of the local gun dealers near me has Nosler, and Hornady bullets for sale in their original unopened boxes, from the 1960s. Hes had them since they were new, and theyre sittin there on the shelf for sale right next to the brand new boxes.

W. C. Quantrill · March 9, 2008, 06:41 PM

right reverend,

Tell us how you do those .45ACP snake shot loads, would you?

the_right_reverend · March 9, 2008, 08:15 PM

i searched a round the net a bit and found nothing on how to make .45 snake shot and only found some reference to some of the old articles i read in old mags....almost 25 years ago when we carried the .45 in the USMC.... will work up a detail of how i do it.......

lgsracer · March 9, 2008, 09:50 PM

Reed's Ammunition & Research

http://shop.reedsammo.com/product.sc...&productId=215

Back in production by popular demand! The Viper line of ammunition. This ammunition is .45 ACP loaded with 150g of 7 1/2 size nickel plated shot (apx. 110ct). This shot has a very thin coating of nickel for lubrication during loading and for it's travel down the bore. This ammunition will not hurt your rifling in any way. The brass has an integral shoulder for proper head-spacing in semi-automatic pistols. Most pistols will cycle correctly with the original recoil spring. If you have increased your spring weight, it may not cycle; however a quick hand cycle of the slide will chamber a fresh round. They are crimped in a star pattern with a round profile for positive feeding from the magazine. This ammunition is designed for small pest control and especially snakes (hence the Viper name). This is a must for those who hike, camp, or fish in areas that snakes may be present. Center the bore-line with the head of the snake, pull the trigger, and your snake problem is solved. Packaged 25 rounds per box

crowbeaner · March 9, 2008, 10:13 PM

Hell, I'm loading .243 ammo with IMR 4895 that has a price of $3.75 per pound on it. Still smells and shoots like gangbusters.

SLOMountaineer · March 9, 2008, 10:26 PM

I stocked up on everything in the mid 90's. About $11/lb for powder, $9/1000 primers, tons of bullets at prices never to be seen again...boy! Am I glad I did. Still have about 12k primers and 12 lbs/powder from that stock up.

CPTMurdoc30 · March 10, 2008, 09:43 AM

In the late 80 early 90's I was relaoding with powder form WWII. We had 9 kegs of Black Powder that was from before that. It was in kegs that were wax coated cardboard and it fired off in the cannon just fine. I believe the kegs were 5 or 10#. They sat right next to the 120,000 rounds of RA69 308 brass and 200,000 of old milsurp 30-06 brass. In old od green wooden square military boxes.

March 9, 2008, 03:31 PM	#1
the_right_reverend Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2008 Location: Sneads Ferry, Nc Posts: 232	attention KMart shoppers after yesterdays trip to the local reloading dealer, ........ this can of HP38 has been stored in a ammo can since before "Desert Storm" $24.00 in Jacksonville NC

March 9, 2008, 05:57 PM	#2
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	O have three one pound cans of Win 473AA (discontinued) from '89 in my stock, and I'm dead positive that there's at least a dozen regular contributors to this forum with much older stuff than that. It will last until you need it if you store it properly! __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

March 9, 2008, 06:41 PM	#5
W. C. Quantrill Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2008 Location: No Man's Land Posts: 354	right reverend, Tell us how you do those .45ACP snake shot loads, would you? __________________ NRA Life Whittington Center Life

March 9, 2008, 10:13 PM	#8
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	Hell, I'm loading .243 ammo with IMR 4895 that has a price of $3.75 per pound on it. Still smells and shoots like gangbusters. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.

March 9, 2008, 06:14 PM	#3
the_right_reverend Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2008 Location: Sneads Ferry, Nc Posts: 232	that can of HP38 given to me in the early 80's by a friend and some one gave it to him...... I use it to load 45ACP snake shot probably another 1000 loads in it...

March 9, 2008, 06:30 PM	#4
Darren007 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,053	One of the local gun dealers near me has Nosler, and Hornady bullets for sale in their original unopened boxes, from the 1960s. Hes had them since they were new, and theyre sittin there on the shelf for sale right next to the brand new boxes.

March 9, 2008, 08:15 PM	#6
the_right_reverend Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2008 Location: Sneads Ferry, Nc Posts: 232	i searched a round the net a bit and found nothing on how to make .45 snake shot and only found some reference to some of the old articles i read in old mags....almost 25 years ago when we carried the .45 in the USMC.... will work up a detail of how i do it.......

March 9, 2008, 09:50 PM	#7
lgsracer Member Join Date: March 25, 2007 Location: Bayou La Batre AL Posts: 54	Reed's Ammunition & Research http://shop.reedsammo.com/product.sc...&productId=215 Back in production by popular demand! The Viper line of ammunition. This ammunition is .45 ACP loaded with 150g of 7 1/2 size nickel plated shot (apx. 110ct). This shot has a very thin coating of nickel for lubrication during loading and for it's travel down the bore. This ammunition will not hurt your rifling in any way. The brass has an integral shoulder for proper head-spacing in semi-automatic pistols. Most pistols will cycle correctly with the original recoil spring. If you have increased your spring weight, it may not cycle; however a quick hand cycle of the slide will chamber a fresh round. They are crimped in a star pattern with a round profile for positive feeding from the magazine. This ammunition is designed for small pest control and especially snakes (hence the Viper name). This is a must for those who hike, camp, or fish in areas that snakes may be present. Center the bore-line with the head of the snake, pull the trigger, and your snake problem is solved. Packaged 25 rounds per box

March 9, 2008, 10:26 PM	#9
SLOMountaineer Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2006 Posts: 238	I stocked up on everything in the mid 90's. About $11/lb for powder, $9/1000 primers, tons of bullets at prices never to be seen again...boy! Am I glad I did. Still have about 12k primers and 12 lbs/powder from that stock up.

March 10, 2008, 09:43 AM	#10
CPTMurdoc30 Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2008 Location: Stafford VA Posts: 969	In the late 80 early 90's I was relaoding with powder form WWII. We had 9 kegs of Black Powder that was from before that. It was in kegs that were wax coated cardboard and it fired off in the cannon just fine. I believe the kegs were 5 or 10#. They sat right next to the 120,000 rounds of RA69 308 brass and 200,000 of old milsurp 30-06 brass. In old od green wooden square military boxes.