I think he is saying if he is purchasing brass, it is either new or once used...

Feb 8, 2016
2:26:49pm

BoiseBlueCoug All-American

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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