Gun Collectors Dream Auction #81 January 31st & Feb 1st

A Large Lot of 413 Rifle Reloading Components and Ammunition in .243 Winchester and .30-06

This auction ended on January 31, 2026.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $250 - $450

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Sold for: $110

Description

A substantial collection of 413 pieces of rifle reloading components and loaded ammunition, including both live cartridges and empty brass casings for reloading. The lot is organized in various plastic storage containers and loading blocks. The collection includes components for two popular rifle calibers: .243 Winchester (.243 WIN) and .30-06 Springfield (.30-06 SPRG). The components are stored in five primary containers and three loading blocks.The collection includes approximately 230 pieces of loaded or primed ammunition/brass and 183 pieces of spent or cleaned empty brass casings.Storage components include:1. One green MTM-style plastic case containing 80 loaded cartridges.2. One tan MTM-style plastic case, featuring an RCBS load data label, containing 80 loaded cartridges.3. One red hinged box containing approximately 50 pieces of ammunition/primed brass, primarily .243 WIN.4. One small translucent box containing 20 loaded cartridges, identified by headstamp as .30-06 SPRG.5. Three yellow plastic TWIN-60 LOADING BLOCK trays holding a total of 180 spent or cleaned brass casings.Visible headstamps confirm the presence of both .243 WIN and .30-06 SPRG, with many casings marked "R-P" (Remington-Peters) or other manufacturers like FC (Federal Cartridge). This lot provides a significant quantity of loaded ammunition and empty brass casings for reloading enthusiasts.
Condition: The overall condition of the components is good, consistent with mixed use and storage as reloading supplies. The brass casings show varying degrees of tarnish, firing residue, and cleaning marks, typical of fired brass intended for resizing and reloading. Some loaded cartridges appear factory new or professionally reloaded, while others show minor cosmetic wear. The plastic storage containers are functional, showing minor surface scuffs consistent with use. The RCBS label on the tan case is legible. We have not tested the powder charges or primers in the loaded ammunition. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws regarding the transfer and possession of ammunition and components.


Condition report:

The overall condition of the components is good, consistent with mixed use and storage as reloading supplies. The brass casings show varying degrees of tarnish, firing residue, and cleaning marks, typical of fired brass intended for resizing and reloading. Some loaded cartridges appear factory new or professionally reloaded, while others show minor cosmetic wear. The plastic storage containers are functional, showing minor surface scuffs consistent with use. The RCBS label on the tan case is legible. We have not tested the powder charges or primers in the loaded ammunition. It is the buyer\'s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws regarding the transfer and possession of ammunition and components.