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Feb 8, 2016
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BoiseBlueCoug
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I think he is saying if he is purchasing brass, it is either new or once used...
If I am starting with new brass, I will typically get 4-7 uses out of it before I throw it out.
The key is cleaning your brass and inspecting it with each reload.
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Would you have any reservations about buying factory reloads for bulk ammo
BYUMizzou
2/8/16 1:34pm
nope. They are good.
idacoug
2/8/16 1:37pm
Really depends on the brand for me.
Gavin
2/8/16 1:37pm
I'm also looking at some new bulk Serbian ammo as an alternative. Any thoughts
BYUMizzou
2/8/16 1:39pm
Prvi Partizan (PPU headstamp)? That stuff is great and usually priced well
Jericho
2/8/16 1:59pm
That's the stuff I'm looking at. With shipping, it's $0.35 per round, which is
BYUMizzou
2/8/16 2:05pm
I've shot probably 5k rounds or more of that and it is great
Jericho
2/8/16 2:08pm
I am considering buying .223 reloads at 29 cents per round from freedom
PharmD
2/8/16 1:40pm
I've used this with no problems. I also really like Black Hills reload when
Gavin
2/8/16 1:44pm
Black Hills is about the best ammo you will ever find, even reloaded
Jericho
2/8/16 1:57pm
Question: I swore off Wolf years ago because
Gavin
2/8/16 2:00pm
Wolf Gold is made in Taiwan. They have it outsourced and it is brass cased
Jericho
2/8/16 2:00pm
Thanks, I'll try it out. That aluminum case stuff was crap.
Gavin
2/8/16 2:21pm
Wolf makes Steel cased ammo in Ukraine
Jericho
2/8/16 2:43pm
Believe it or not, I once bought a box of Wolf 9mm with aluminum casing.
Gavin
2/8/16 6:06pm
I dont believe it.
Jericho
2/8/16 6:23pm
You're correct, I just went to check the box. It's not Wolf. The aluminum
Gavin
2/8/16 10:09pm
Did the Blazer give you issues?
Jericho
2/8/16 10:23pm
In the first magazine I loaded, I had 2 FTFs. I've never loaded a second.
Gavin
2/8/16 10:27pm
I've shot a little bit of it, and it worked fine in a few different guns but I
Jericho
2/8/16 10:36pm
W/R/T steel, I've been told by several people that it's hard on (and could
Gavin
2/8/16 10:40pm
It's a myth. I've yet to see any issues from steel casings breaking extractors
Jericho
2/9/16 9:50am
Factory reloads are usually fine...caliber and firearm dependent.
BearsandBulls
2/8/16 1:49pm
Ive contemplated getting into reloading, but have yet to jump. How do you start?
chago04
2/8/16 2:01pm
Buy a handloading book and a kit from Lee or RCBS.
PharmD
2/8/16 2:08pm
How much is the equipment (press, etc.)
Gavin
2/8/16 2:23pm
You can get started for $300ish.
PharmD
2/8/16 2:24pm
Don't forget about Hornady.
quikryptonite
3/25/16 11:28am
If you are doing anything remotely high volume (AR15, handgun etc...) I would
BoiseBlueCoug
2/8/16 2:22pm
I had a friend that was really into it. I started hanging out with him on...
BearsandBulls
2/8/16 3:09pm
Depends on the manufacturer.
Jericho
2/8/16 1:56pm
I have purchased commerical reloads ...once. I keep a cracked 9mm case on my
OldCosmo
2/8/16 2:12pm
You don't shoot reloaded cases more than once?
Jericho
2/8/16 2:15pm
I think he is saying if he is purchasing brass, it is either new or once used...
BoiseBlueCoug
2/8/16 2:26pm
Sorry, I wasn't clear. I reload only new brass I have purchased or brass from
OldCosmo
2/8/16 2:32pm
Varget is good but hard to squeeze the powder in the case
Jericho
2/8/16 2:47pm
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