NETim Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 As anyone who knows me will tell you, I have a hard time walking past brass, even 9mm, so I've got a wide array of mixed brass I've been loading. I've noticed that almost invariably, Extreme brass will trigger the Dillon powder checker on the high side. That brass gets deprimed and chucked into the junk brass box. Maybe I'm being overly cautious, but I'm not exactly hurting for 9mm brass right now due to my zeal for all that glittery range brass. How does Extreme load for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaot1c Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 That stepped sidewall and thicker base cause major issues at the swage station (sta 2) on my 1050. Not to mention I have found some Xtreme "brass' that gets collected by the magnetAll Xtreme gets thrown in the scrap bucket. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc68cal Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I had issues with brand new Xtreme brass where the primer pockets were too big and the primer would pop out and jam the gun up after firing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMP Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Junk, it bulges on expansion. And yes I have found plated steel XTreme too! First process on pickup stuff is a strong magnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Save it all, along with fired primers and sell at the local scrap yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m700 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Scrap it, 9mm is borderline free. And if you get a brass broom to the range and walk the open pits you can come up with it fast. Not worth even thinking about it if it causes any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbrarian Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I have about 2000 rounds of Extreme that has been reloaded 5+ times, never had an issue - XL650, and now XL750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrackCage Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I don't inspect head stamps before loading. When the loaded rounds go into 100-round ammo boxes, I remove Xtreme, LAX, anything stepped, anything crimped, Aguila, and a couple others I'm probably forgetting, as well as marginally high primers, etc. This all goes into a special ammo can where I shoot at the indoor range and leave it where it falls. It's nice for those days you don't feel like picking up brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helocat Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 I received a “free” 500 cases with an order from Extreme. They loaded 115gr no problem but would not pass the check gage with the taller projectiles. It’s funny its the 165’s I bought that yield the cases the will not work with them. Just like @TrackCage I too just put brass like that into the dont bother picking up loads. @NETim1187 I am the same way with range brass. I will check the popular pits for gold in the gravel, then play range chicken pecking at the ground. Last year after a big cop training shoot mid week I hit the jackpot with over 15K of Speer Lawman brass. I loaded my bags that afternoon until I could not crawl around anymore. Then came back the next AM just to get more. Insane amount of brass, just looked like a gold carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomv Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Big problem with case head separation with that brass. I throw it out when I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theWacoKid Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 The extreme brass that is actually brass and not "FM" head stamped with the internal step is good. However, it is thick walled and will set off powder alarms. I had a whole batch of the stuff new and since it has reduced case volume I kept it together and loaded it with a slightly reduced charge. Works great but yes it is a little different. When a random one rolls by in my mixed brass I'll often notice it because the powder looks high. Worth a couple pf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevrofreak Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 12 minutes ago, theWacoKid said: The extreme brass that is actually brass and not "FM" head stamped with the internal step is good. However, it is thick walled and will set off powder alarms. I had a whole batch of the stuff new and since it has reduced case volume I kept it together and loaded it with a slightly reduced charge. Works great but yes it is a little different. When a random one rolls by in my mixed brass I'll often notice it because the powder looks high. Worth a couple pf. I pretty much agree with this. I just put it in my 9minor box rather than the 9major one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
920webb Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Set down brass is some thing I avoid for my PCC . But I loaded for my minor loads for the handgun . Don't have much experience with Extreme brass . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankdiesel Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 I shoot it for 9 minor but not 9 major...I only load a select few head stamps for major... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootymacshootface Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Stepped cases are a no go for pcc shooters with blowback actions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankdiesel Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Shootymacshootface said: Stepped cases are a no go for pcc shooters with blowback actions. I'd say stepped cases are a no go for any load... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBomber Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Stepped cases should be banned by SAAMI. Why would you make a product that they KNOW somebody will reload only to have a possible catastrophic failor? Makes no sense. They have too know that people are bashing their product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I've found Extreme brass lately to be brass covered steel cases. Stepped cases are never good for any load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Hello: I have found some Extreme brass that the primer hole is a little larger than my Winchester primers like. The primer falls out when in the magazine and won't go bang after that? Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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