Lapua .30 Luger ammunition

[ithacaartist]

You're lucky, Richard, if that's all that's necessary! In NY State, although the impending background check for each purchase of ammunition of any kind has not kicked in yet (I have my doubts that this behemoth of bureaucracy will ever be effectively implemented), it's still necessary to show one's pistol permit to buy it. And when buying from out-of-state, it's required to have it sent to an FFL and pick it up there!

I found out this A.M. that the shipping to me is around twenty bucks, which does not seem too bad for what it is--heavy and haz-mat. Though It bumps up the price almost another 10 cents per round, it will still be less than Fiocchi. I'm considering the feasibility of adapting the shells to accept standard small pistol primers, so that I can reload it...but we shall see.

[rhuff]

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

You're lucky, Richard, if that's all that's necessary! In NY State, although the impending background check for each purchase of ammunition of any kind has not kicked in yet (I have my doubts that this behemoth of bureaucracy will ever be effectively implemented), it's still necessary to show one's pistol permit to buy it. And when buying from out-of-state, it's required to have it sent to an FFL and pick it up there!

I found out this A.M. that the shipping to me is around twenty bucks, which does not seem too bad for what it is--heavy and haz-mat. Though It bumps up the price almost another 10 cents per round, it will still be less than Fiocchi. I'm considering the feasibility of adapting the shells to accept standard small pistol primers, so that I can reload it...but we shall see.

I had no idea that you folks in NY had to jump through so many hoops just to purchase ammo. You have my deepest sympathy!! Here in Az, they ship it to your door.

There is no hazmat fee for ammo.....only for powder and primers. Figure that one out!! Ammo that is shipped has to be labeled as ordnance on the outside of the shipping box. These are a specific label to be used(of course).


I would be pleased with a $20 shipping fee, but expect more.

To convert Berdan brass to Boxer brass will require you to close off the two(2) lateral flash holes. and drill a proper size center flash hole. That will be labor intensive, but possible.....I think.

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by rhuff

To convert Berdan brass to Boxer brass will require you to close off the two(2) lateral flash holes. and drill a proper size center flash hole. That will be labor intensive, but possible.....I think.

I will check it out when it arrives, and after I've created a few empties. Sounds like a little prep, a couple dabs of silver brazing alloy in the lateral holes, then drill--all of which sounds like a pain, but a worthy project after some of the more pressing boondoggles are completed... I'll soon be fooling around reloading .22lr, just to develop the skill, and perhaps to result in the FMJ round in .22lr I've always wanted to try! There are now a couple of concerns that offer a hand crimper tool, made desirable by current lack of availability and higher prices for .22.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

I'm considering the feasibility of adapting the shells to accept standard small pistol primers, so that I can reload it...

I've had that thought too, frequently, over the years...Mostly for .303 British...Why not just drill a central hole??? Not even braze the off-center holes??? If there is blowback, place a drilled copper/brass disk inside the case to cover the Berdan holes...

Also, there was a site that had a big write-up about reloading pinfire cartridges; it had a link to rimfire reloading as well. I think it was off Gerard Henrotin's site...Anyway, IIRC, you mixed your own primer chemical and dabbed it into the case, waited for it to harden, and then added the powder & bullet. I think Gerard may even have had an e-book on it...