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7mm STW
How Many Loads You Get Out of Your Brass?
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<blockquote data-quote="emp1953" data-source="post: 2582852" data-attributes="member: 71817"><p>I bought loads of .243 .270win. 30-06 and .308 federal de milled unfired brass about 15 years ago, all F-C headstamps. They seem a bit "harder" than other brands. I got 6-8 reloads out of them before I started seeing signs. Like loose primer pockets and the bright ring at the case head that shows itself prior to separation. I also kept track of how much they stretched and how many times I had to trim them. Being "harder" than most I think they held up well. I don't load hot so wear and tear due to smoking hot loads was never a problem. I load just enough to get the job done. I need the terminal velocity/energy (as recommended by the bullet manufacturer) and my desired max range (usually 300-400 yards) and always load heavy for caliber bullets for that result, hone in on a node then I'm done. </p><p>In the .243 100gr to 105gr. .270win 150gr, 30-06 165-180 gr., 308 165gr</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="emp1953, post: 2582852, member: 71817"] I bought loads of .243 .270win. 30-06 and .308 federal de milled unfired brass about 15 years ago, all F-C headstamps. They seem a bit "harder" than other brands. I got 6-8 reloads out of them before I started seeing signs. Like loose primer pockets and the bright ring at the case head that shows itself prior to separation. I also kept track of how much they stretched and how many times I had to trim them. Being "harder" than most I think they held up well. I don't load hot so wear and tear due to smoking hot loads was never a problem. I load just enough to get the job done. I need the terminal velocity/energy (as recommended by the bullet manufacturer) and my desired max range (usually 300-400 yards) and always load heavy for caliber bullets for that result, hone in on a node then I'm done. In the .243 100gr to 105gr. .270win 150gr, 30-06 165-180 gr., 308 165gr [/QUOTE]
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