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The newer lead free primers have a shelf life of around 7 years. No thanks.I guess it depends on your definition of short.. I have primers I personally purchased new 30 years ago and they all go bang... I have primers I purchased 20, 15 , 10 and 3 months ago ... All seem to go bang.
This is not the first time I've heard people say something similar, but it has not mirrored my actual observations and experience.
I see no mention of "Haz-Mat" fees? Should Gun Broker care about facilitating illegal shipment of explosives through the mail? They probably have wording somewhere that relieves them of responsibilty. It'd be something to see these guys get stuck with their 1000s of primers and be forced to sell them only locally
Upon receiving my order, nothing on the pkg showed any if the Hazmat stickers. I went to great lengths to talk to her about via text, and there was no doubt in my mind she knew about Hazmat, and was very knowledgeable on the subject. She even said she was Hazmat certified.
The components for priming compound when separated are inert and shippable:
I may trying unloading some more of my primer stash by the sleeve to lessen the risk of frustrated newbie reloaders. For a sum of course.I'm not interested in primers at anything like $150 to $200 per brick. To me, that's just beyond reason. I'll wait and see what happens. I have enough ammo and primers to get by for a long time. Especially at age-restricted rates of consumption. Shortages and resulting high prices tend eventually to respond to natural economic forces. Meaning, supplies from Europe and Asia might ride to the rescue. They like to make money too. There is the worry of a political nature, meaning possible tighter administrative restrictions being placed on items deemed hazardous.
One thing I've wondered. We've read that due to the ammo shortage, many shooters have started reloading for the first time. I'm looking beyond that, wondering if some reloaders will get frustrated and give up the practice if they cannot get a supply of primers.
The newer lead free primers have a shelf life of around 7 years. No thanks.
yea no thanksTo my knowledge the Federal and Winchester Primers most folks are buying are not lead free , nor do the major ammunition companies use Lead Free Primers .. Having said that the one time I purchased lead free primers to try them IIRC they were the Fort Smith Lead free primers , the manufacturer stated they have a 20 year shelf life. I can't say that 20 years is too short a shelf life . Granted I am still using inherited 50 plus year old pistol primers .
I have said this before and stand by the statement now, be worried about your powder supply than your primers nitro cellulose powders do break down. It is one of the reasons I have started shooting my stash of M2 Ball , factually the last time I went to the range out of 50 rounds fired I had 5 duds or 10% . I think I have 3 bandoleers left and a few boxes to go through before I am done . After which I will reload the cases and repack .
I bought some powder from a seller on GB. She had a lot of stuff for sale and feedback was in the 4 digits (all positive). I didn't hesitate to buy from her.
Upon receiving my order, nothing on the pkg showed any if the Hazmat stickers. I went to great lengths to talk to her about via text, and there was no doubt in my mind she knew about Hazmat, and was very knowledgeable on the subject. She even said she was Hazmat certified. That didn't explain why she sent the pkg in regular shipment with no indication of the Hazmat items therein. I called her on her BS.
I also gave her first negative feedback rating, too. She not only puts herself at risk, but she puts me at risk of a massive headache with the authorities should something happen during shipment.
I have said this before and stand by the statement now, be worried about your powder supply than your primers nitro cellulose powders do break down.
I'm grateful to have primers, yes. But not because of her. She didn't sell me primers!Are you grateful to have the primers or not?
Although I understand and agree, I'm sure if there was a very serious accident during shipment, the authorities would be visiting me and would ask to investigate and review what inventory of powder I currently have.whilst it would be a massive headache- any and all liability would be on her. Even if she had emails from you begging her to NOT put stickers on, it's her responsibility as the shipper to package it appropriately .