randy01 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 What .38 super brass should I get for my new gun? Starline or Remington. And Why? The Smith that is going to build my gun uses Remington, but it is harder to come by over here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritinUSA Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I've used both and never seen a difference between the two, I would go with what you can readily acquire. Both brands are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Remington has been good for me for a long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdude Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 one issue that sometimes arises when loading major power factor loads for the 38 super is the strength of the brass. if you're using a gun with a fully supported chamber (ramped barrel) this is less of an issue. if you're using a gun with an unsupported barrel (standard feed ramp) then brass strength matters. In tests i've conducted with different brands of brass fired in an unsupported barrel (current colt production) ive found that starline brass (rimmed and rimless) is stronger than Remington or winchester. with excess pressure loads the remington and winchester brass will bulge dangerously in the region where the case is not supported while the starline does not (exact same powder charge and bullet loaded specifically for this test). however, do not interpret this to mean that the starline brass will not fail. it will, but perhaps not as easily as remington and winchester. and i have to add that the strength issue between brands might vary with lot number and other factors, so don't take this as gospel (nothing i say is; actually, nothing anyone else says should be taken as gospel either). the starline brass appears to have slightly less case capacity than the remington and winchester, and this might result in different velocities with the same powder charge and bullet weight. hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Gaines Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 where is the best place to get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 pick it up at big matches...after everybody shoots and your done working the stage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougCarden Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 After all the incredible sponsorship that Starline showed last year at all the matches I attended my choice would be Starline all the way! DougC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majja Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 I really like the Starline Supercomp (rimless). and you can order it form www.starlinebrass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Has anyone ever used Magtech? Carina and Jerry M. are sponsored by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 (edited) I hate Starline. About 10% of them jam up my 1050, really slow down the loading process and make me very unhappy. The rim thickness varies way too much and the ones that don't fit the press are significantly thicker than the ones that work. I've been very happy with no failures to feed (into the shellplate) with Armscor. (edited to spell Armscor properly. ) Edited March 25, 2006 by AikiDale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdragon Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 May I suggest Armscor brass. Ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 May I suggest Armscor brass.Ivan It also works great in my gun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJE Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 What .38 super brass should I get for my new gun? Starline or Remington. And Why?The Smith that is going to build my gun uses Remington, but it is harder to come by over here. I have sectioned case to compare wall thickness & profiles, and the Starline 38 Supercomp is almost as heavy as the 38TJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 May I suggest Armscor brass.Ivan I certainly do. You need a dealer in Kentucky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansy Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 LJE -Is the TJ rimless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJE Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 LJE -Is the TJ rimless? TJ's are rimless, but have a deeper and longer extractor groove taper than the Supercomps. Most guns need some extractor tuning to run the TJ's. They are built like a tank, but not quite as strong as a 9x23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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