thebridge Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 what do you use?? new or "once" fired brass for 9 major? I have been using only new brass AND once from the same gun for major loads. With thousands of once or more fired brass it would be nice to use these if its "safe". I have noticed that in the beginning I used some glocked brass and I could see where the bulge stress had been. Here are the details... glock 22 40/9mm kkm, 8.1hs6/124=1350ish. I'm not asking what you think about MY load. I want to know what brass you use and if you shoot it from a glock, even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Once fired here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread1911 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I shoot a factory STI Trubor in 9mm major at about the same load although I get away with 7.8 grains of HS6 to get to 1340 range Now to the question. Yes I reuse brass and prefer WCC once fired for my major loads then any range pickups are inspected and put in the standard 9mm pile. So in short. Once fired WCC for major Inspected range pickups for standard 9mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianATL Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Anything but S&B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Taliani Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Once fired here too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torogi Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I think most 9major shooters i know (including I) opted 9mm instead of 38super due to abundance of once fired brass. If i were to buy brass to load i would've picked 38super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Once fired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 most 9major shooters i know opted 9mm instead of 38super due to abundance of once fired brass. If i were to buy brass to load i would've picked 38super. +1. I reuse brass until it disappears or busts. My load is 7 gr WAC, 124 gr MG JHP, 1.16". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoShot Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I use once fired Speer for my 9 major loads. When I practice I put out a tarp to catch my brass when possible. I will load that brass to major a second time and then shoot it and let it lay at local matches. I do not reload any brass picked up at matches. I know shooters who have loaded the same brass in 9 major 3 to 5 times with no troubles. I won't take that chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I run 7.3 WAC and I reuse brass until it splits or I just don't feel like picking it up. I pick up brass all the time and load it to MAJOR many times over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Once fired for ALL matches- If I practice- I have used range brass that I picked up,examined and did a double size on- it's not worth the extra work- SO once fired! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Once fired. Use them anywhere from 2-5 times in practice, then shoot them in a match. I usually try to use once fired at least once in practice before shooting it them in a match. If it goes bang in your pistol once, it'll most likely go bang again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassochist Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 once fired, i use them about 5 to 10 times, and then leave them at the match. i use mostly, magtech (cbc), fiochi, and s&b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebridge Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 Thanks guys!! I have been using the brass that I bought new over again. Back in the beginning the dude at kkm said never use anything but new, he was covering his *** I'm sure. What about Glocked brass? You can see the primer strike and see the bulge from factory barrels. How you all feel about this? Even with the kkm I can still find the worked side after it sees major loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bshooter Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I was using range pickup brass and roll sizing it on a casepro. After a few case eruptions I decided to go to once fired. Not that expensive and peace of mind is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread1911 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 No worries about flock brass All my range pickups get run through the casepro 100 to roll size them which takes all that out of them before sizing. For the WCC once fired stuff I run it through the press to size and swage to reduce vibration in the loading step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torogi Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thanks guys!! I have been using the brass that I bought new over again. Back in the beginning the dude at kkm said never use anything but new, he was covering his *** I'm sure. What about Glocked brass? You can see the primer strike and see the bulge from factory barrels. How you all feel about this? Even with the kkm I can still find the worked side after it sees major loads. I use Lee decap/resize and it heals the bulge fine. I used to use Lee U Die for extra. Its on how you set up your dies on your toolhead that will make the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I try to use once fired only because of easy access however I'll load and shoot virtually any shot 9mm brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Once fired for major or out of town matches. Anything I can find for local matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoShot Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 My caution in reloading cases multiple times to major 9 comes from my gunsmith. My personal experience comes from my time shooting an STI Trubor. After shooting the Speer brass as major 9 twice, on the third loading the primer pockets were noticeably looser. My press did not like CCI sr primers, wouldn't seat them flush or below. I switched from Winchester to CCI for the third loading to major and they would seat fine. This also helped me keep track of what was what. If you are getting multiple loadings, more power to you. Loading twice to major and letting it lay works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebridge Posted April 30, 2012 Author Share Posted April 30, 2012 Thanks again for the time you all took to answer my question. After reading all of this I must ask where are you getting "once" fired brass? How do you know? Is it military range brass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Thanks again for the time you all took to answer my question. After reading all of this I must ask where are you getting "once" fired brass? How do you know? Is it military range brass? You have to get it from a reliable source or trust the person who tells you it is once fired. Some people sell it who work at an indoor range where you must buy ammo from them so they are certain it is once fired. Some LEO sell it because they also know everything fired on the range is new ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muncie21 Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 What is the concern with S&B brass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bshooter Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I think S&B brass is hard to seat the primer. They are tight whic is good but can result in a high primer once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I think S&B brass is hard to seat the primer. They are tight whic is good but can result in a high primer once in a while. They also sell steel cases that are a dead ringer for brass cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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