Free ammo....worth the risk?

[Fozzie TheBear]

So I was given around 600 rounds of .45 of unknown origin. I am fairly certain all but some of the surplus rounds are reloads. Most are SWC with a few round nose lead projectiles. Based on a recent thread here in the handgun section it sounds like there shouldn't be any issues attempting to use them in a 1911 (Sig) or Glock 21, just might not run well and lead could build up.

However, I think the bigger issue is whether or not I trust some stranger to have accurately reloaded them. I did some searching and it seems the two biggest risk are either too much or too little powder resulting in a kaboom or a squib. Is there anything I can do to mitigate the risk of either?

For the sake of a few bucks I don't want to risk life, limb or weapon. What do you guys think, too risky?

Couple pics of ammo:

[Cool Custard]

If you reload I'd break em down for their components. But I personally won't trust ammo from unknown origins. Ymmv

[trigger945]

If I don't trust the reloader, I would not use the ammo.

To me, it's not worth it. What's 600 rds equivalent to in $? Approx. $200? Even if it's more, I would not take the chance.

My opinion at least.

[Marquand]

Put on your welding mask and gloves, load up your Hi Point .45 and blast away!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FoWpog5KU4

[bsg]

was this ammo given to you by your ex?

[Fozzie TheBear]

No ex involved, lol

I don't reload......yet, it may just sit around until that happens. Wonder if I could just pull the bullets and reuse the primed brass.

[Black Majik]

Pull the bullets, Fertilize the yard with the mystery powder and save the primed brass.

[G21Shooter]

Pull the bullets, Fertilize the yard with the mystery powder and save the primed brass.

+1 This.

Not worth the risk

[nahpungnome]

I'd keep only the projectile and the brass Dunno if they put rifle primers you know

[anothergunnut]

If I didn't buy it from a reputable source, I'm not putting it in my gun. Ammo is way too cheap compared to my hands and face.

[Captiontom]

No ex involved, lol

I don't reload......yet, it may just sit around until that happens. Wonder if I could just pull the bullets and reuse the primed brass.

yes you can. you can also use the bullets

[Nrai2020]

I ll take them.. Serious

[TKM]

I'd keep only the projectile and the brass Dunno if they put rifle primers you know

You'd know.

[penguinofsleep]

ill put it this way: free candy of unknown origin. worth the risk?

[sharxbyte]

ill put it this way: free candy of unknown origin. worth the risk?

Depends on the kind of candy