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OldFatGuy
05-21-2018, 04:59 PM
Just spreading the word, I received 250 rounds of this from Ammo Valley in Lewiston, ID.

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Slotback
05-21-2018, 06:18 PM
Have you talked to them about their reloads?

OldFatGuy
05-21-2018, 06:36 PM
Have you talked to them about their reloads?


They don't have a phone number. I've sent them 2 emails, no reply yet.

kwh
05-21-2018, 08:11 PM
Thanks for the warning.

yqtszhj
05-21-2018, 09:16 PM
Seems like I heard about an Idaho ammo company that had those issues. I wonder if this was the same company that maybe changed it’s name?

Ikeo74
05-21-2018, 10:23 PM
How was the ammo advertised? New? Reloads? seconds? They can't sell that and stay in business. (maybe it was Junk, Salvage or buyer beware)

CPTKILLER
05-22-2018, 08:21 AM
That is bad.

OldFatGuy
05-22-2018, 01:03 PM
How was the ammo advertised? New? Reloads? seconds? They can't sell that and stay in business. (maybe it was Junk, Salvage or buyer beware)


I didn't read the fine print, but even then, "little dings" is one thing, massive dents is something else. Never again. I'm just wondering if they are safe to shoot. I don't want my AR blowing up because the brass failed.

We offer super savings on ammo. All ammo functions perfectly, but may have cosmetic blemishes such as brass staining or small dings. By offering this type of ammo, we pass the savings on to our customers at a huge discount. Some items may be sold in bulk packaging.

skiflydive
05-22-2018, 01:48 PM
Proving, once again, that price is not cost...

BirdsThaWord
05-22-2018, 03:55 PM
Proving, once again, that price is not cost...
Oh so true, but most people don't listen.

JohnR
05-22-2018, 04:04 PM
Don't even think about shooting those. Any fold or crease in metal is a weak point, I expect they'd blow up in the chamber.

OldFatGuy
05-22-2018, 04:47 PM
That's what I think. Now, what to do with the crap. Maybe a reloader can use everything but the case. Think I'll put them on Armslist for $50.

AIRret
05-22-2018, 07:40 PM
Thanks for the heads up!

Ikeo74
05-22-2018, 09:49 PM
I doubt that those bullets would even chamber in your gun without jambing in the chamber. If I were you I would try to get the company that sold them to you to refund the full price.

OldFatGuy
05-22-2018, 09:59 PM
They have not replied to my emails. I just sent them another with a mention of legal action. I think, as do others, think those things could go really screwy. Inconsistent pressures in the chamber, what can go wrong? They do chamber, a couple needed a little push.

mr surveyor
05-22-2018, 10:37 PM
that looks exactly like what cost me a couple of hog shots several years ago with a Mini 14. I saved that round (it was the top round on the magazine) as a reminder, actually a couple of reminders ..... First, regardless of the original source, at least look at them before loading into the gun - especially when the shot may really count for something. Second, no more of anybody's reloads or "remanufactured ammo. If I remember correctly, these were mass produced "remanufactured" rounds made by a company in Wisconsin. One of my ffl buds sold a ton of that stuff in various calibers. I learned my lesson.


jd

OldFatGuy
05-22-2018, 10:42 PM
All the other remans I've got looked new from Freedom and a couple others. This looks like trashed brass and these guys reloaded it and sold it. They should be run out of business.

OldFatGuy
05-26-2018, 08:56 AM
Well well, persistence paid off. Got this email from Ammo Valley.

At Ammo Valley our goal is to provide our customers with the best value and take our customer service seriously. If you are dissatisfied with your ammunition and would like to return it for a refund. let us know the order# and we will email you a Return Merchandise Authorization Number with a return label.
Look forward to serving you ammunition needs in the future

Thanks again,
Ammo Valley

yqtszhj
05-26-2018, 10:11 AM
That’s good news. Hopefully that will work out well.

OldFatGuy
05-29-2018, 03:24 PM
Ammo Valley sent me a return label. I'll drop it off at UPS tomorrow for a full refund. They made it right, good for them. I didn't know they could sell stuff like that, guess I learned a lesson.