usmc1974 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 I did a search, but the results was endless. What kind of 9 mm brass is this? It looks like it has a shelf inside. I was wondering, what can this do the to velocity and pressure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank705 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 That’s the kind you toss in the bucket. Head Stamps vary but I have seen a lot with FM. Freedom Munitions. Get them out of the reloading chain. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Toss it or this can happen. Especially if shooting major. FM, MaxxTech, IMT and some others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 57 minutes ago, usmc1974 said: I did a search, but the results was endless. What kind of 9 mm brass is this? It looks like it has a shelf inside. I was wondering, what can this do the to velocity and pressure? Come on!!!!! You’ve been here long enough to know what stepped brass is. Just do a search for it on here or google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 It increases the velocity on the way to the bucket ! After you save up a reasonable poundage of unwanted brass and expended primers, you can sell it at a scrap metal yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolex Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Absolute JUNK- and a potential for disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateTheSkate Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Steve RA said: After you save up a reasonable poundage of unwanted brass and expended primers, you can sell it at a scrap metal yard. That is about all those are good for. I think scrap brass sells for something like $1.70 these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 YOU DID NOT LOOK AT ALL DID YOU? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Seriously? you've never seen stepped brass or read comments on BE about Stepped Brass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1974 Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Sarge said: Come on!!!!! You’ve been here long enough to know what stepped brass is. Just do a search for it on here or google. Sarge, I did a search I said and the results was astronomical you get everything that says 9, everything that says, millimeter, you get everything to says brass, get everything that says 9 mm brass. Well s*** first you had to worry about 45 ACP brass with small primers. Now you have to worry about stepped 9 mm brass. What is next 40 Smith & Wesson brass made on Thursdays. lol Thanks for all the information about this subject guys Edited July 31, 2020 by usmc1974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSteel Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 30 minutes ago, usmc1974 said: Sarge, I did a search I said and the results was astronomical you get everything that says 9, everything that says, millimeter, you get everything to says brass, get everything that says 9 mm brass. Well s*** first you had to worry about 45 ACP brass with small primers. Now you have to worry about stepped 9 mm brass. What is next 40 Smith & Wesson brass made on Thursdays. lol Thanks for all the information about this subject guys Hint: When you do a search, it will pop the results page up with further options that help get just the phrase you are looking for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShooter Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I ran into a couple of these cases head stamped "Maxxtech" a couple of weeks ago. I discovered them when they stopped my XL650 cold at the resizing/decapping station since the Dillon decapping pin wouldn't fit inside them. That was fortunate since I'm using the book maximum charge of Sport Pistol and the reduced case capacity could have caused pressure problems. I did some searching to find out what they were as I have never seen anything like them in the past and it turned out they weren't as rare or unusual as I thought. They were an unpleasant surprise as they were mixed in with my regular empty brass and I have no idea how I got them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen7942 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 chunk them in the scrap bucket. Can cause major problems as others have stated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShooter Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, Stephen7942 said: chunk them in the scrap bucket. Can cause major problems as others have stated! That's where they are going. As i mentioned, if there are any more, the XL650 automatically sorts them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen7942 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Just now, SteelCityShooter said: That's where they are going. As i mentioned, if there are any more, the XL650 automatically sorts them out. That definitely makes it easier than looking into thousands of cases to find them! Happy Reloading!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Keep an eye out for ones with a ring (looks like a cut) around them, about 1/8" above the head, they have a shorter internal capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lll Otto lll Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Stepped brass has been around for at least 7 years. To my knowledge, it's all imported from Russia and loaded under different brands. In fact, TulAmmo and MaxxTech are from the same parent company headquartered in Round Rock, TX (Grasso Holdings). Freedom Munitions / Ammo Load filed for bankruptcy last year but continue to sell ammo. I don't know if their brass is still stepped or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intheshaw1 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 So I know it's stepped brass, but what is the point of a company making stepped brass vs regular brass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShooter Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Intheshaw1 said: So I know it's stepped brass, but what is the point of a company making stepped brass vs regular brass? I've heard two possible explanations: 1. It positively prevent the bullet from being pushed back and seated deeper into the case during magazine loading and feeding. 2. The reduced powder capacity allows the same velocity and pressure with a smaller (i.e cheaper) powder charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George16 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 3 hours ago, SteelCityShooter said: I ran into a couple of these cases head stamped "Maxxtech" a couple of weeks ago. I discovered them when they stopped my XL650 cold at the resizing/decapping station since the Dillon decapping pin wouldn't fit inside them. That was fortunate since I'm using the book maximum charge of Sport Pistol and the reduced case capacity could have caused pressure problems. I did some searching to find out what they were as I have never seen anything like them in the past and it turned out they weren't as rare or unusual as I thought. They were an unpleasant surprise as they were mixed in with my regular empty brass and I have no idea how I got them. Keep in mind that not all Maxxtech headstamps are stepped brass. The new ones are just like regular brass without the ledge inside the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking4reloadingdeals Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 That's where they are going. As i mentioned, if there are any more, the XL650 automatically sorts them out.I have found that lots and lots get through the 1050 using Dillon dies. I use mtm 45 ammo boxes and just dump cases onto them and 99% land mouth up and I can quickly glance inside the case and check for stepped brass and pins stuck in the flash hole. I do it while listening to podcasts or with the tv on in the background and can blow through them pretty damn quick Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1974 Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 14 hours ago, NoSteel said: Hint: When you do a search, it will pop the results page up with further options that help get just the phrase you are looking for! Thanks that makes it a lot easier, I'm glad you told me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I find that Google works better than the on sight search https://www.google.com/search?q=9mm+steped+brass&oq=9mm+steped+brass&aqs=chrome..69i57j0.10038j1j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelCityShooter Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 10 hours ago, looking4reloadingdeals said: I have found that lots and lots get through the 1050 using Dillon dies. I use mtm 45 ammo boxes and just dump cases onto them and 99% land mouth up and I can quickly glance inside the case and check for stepped brass and pins stuck in the flash hole. I do it while listening to podcasts or with the tv on in the background and can blow through them pretty damn quick Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I hope that since the two I found got caught by my Dillon sizing die, any others would too. However, I also have a Dillon Powder Check on my 650 and it should catch them by sensing a high powder level since the case capacity is smaller than standard and they should register as a double charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1974 Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 3 hours ago, SteelCityShooter said: I hope that since the two I found got caught by my Dillon sizing die, any others would too. However, I also have a Dillon Powder Check on my 650 and it should catch them by sensing a high powder level since the case capacity is smaller than standard and they should register as a double charge. My Dillon sizing die in my Square Deal is what caught this one stopped it up big time hopefully it will continue to do that in case any more of these bastards show up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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