ysrracer Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 ... 15 times, and the powder leaks out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskapopo Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Star line has worked great for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben53 Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 The only time I've had cases split like that was when I was over-sizing them. For me it was using a carbide .45 Colt die to size. When I moved to a properly made "steel" die, that problem went away. .45 Colt is not a strictly straight-wall case and in my case, didn't respond well at all to the carbide sizing treatment. So, what caliber is that, what dies are you using to size it with, and what are you shooting it in? Starline has a stellar reputation with most reloaders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 .38 Short Colt, 160gr Bayou Bullet, 3.1gr of clays, loaded 15 times, Dillon .38 special sizing die, Lee 9mm seating die, Lee 9mm crimping die. sat·ire /ˈsaˌtī(ə)r/ Learn to pronounce noun the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 Your loads too hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 4 hours ago, ysrracer said: ... 15 times, and the powder leaks out Hey that looks like my brass... I have moved from VA to KS and looks like I may end up shooting ICORE,,, can you send me that 38SC brass I sold you back ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 44 minutes ago, Joe4d said: Hey that looks like my brass... I have moved from VA to KS and looks like I may end up shooting ICORE,,, can you send me that 38SC brass I sold you back ? Sure, do you still have the receipt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 (edited) I'd tape it up and get at least one more shot out of it. Damned old cheap brass!!! Edited July 24, 2022 by bowenbuilt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted July 24, 2022 Author Share Posted July 24, 2022 16 minutes ago, bowenbuilt said: I'd tape it up and get at least one more shot out of it. Damned old cheap brass!!! Thanks, blue painters tape or duct tape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 17 minutes ago, ysrracer said: Thanks, blue painters tape or duct tape? Neither. Take it to the welding shop and have them TiG weld it. Probably get another 3-4 loadings out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 J B Weld for the win! Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowenbuilt Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 I'd use "Duck" tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigarmsp226 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 I was always told to not load or shoot brass that were split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 On 7/24/2022 at 1:54 PM, ysrracer said: Sure, do you still have the receipt? hah actually I do ! was buried in my old messages . Still have all my stuff packed though. maybe get situated this winter,,, seems grafs had some on hand my order now and stash em.... Although maybe need to see if I like icore or not before spending money, I have tons of 38 special and magnum loaded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FN509Fan Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I used to try to keep track of number of times I'd fired brass and just gave up. I've scrounged plenty of indoor range brass that I assume is once fired but who can be sure? When I started loading in the 90's the only brass I bought was Starline from Midway and that was mostly 38s & 357s cause I could scrounge 9's and 45 ACPs at the range. I've also used Starline for some oddball loads like 45 Auto Rim and 357 SIG. I've never had a bulge or crack. Now I'm using it for 45 Colt and am fat, dumb and happy with it. I'll probably try counting again for the 45 Colts since they have a roll crimp that could stress/crack the case lip. Though others shoot dirty brass, I'm anal about cleaning it as it gives me another chance to spot issues before recharging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmer Posted July 31, 2022 Share Posted July 31, 2022 (edited) On 7/28/2022 at 3:01 PM, FN509Fan said: I used to try to keep track of number of times I'd fired brass and just gave up. I've scrounged plenty of indoor range brass that I assume is once fired but who can be sure? When I started loading in the 90's the only brass I bought was Starline from Midway and that was mostly 38s & 357s cause I could scrounge 9's and 45 ACPs at the range. I've also used Starline for some oddball loads like 45 Auto Rim and 357 SIG. I've never had a bulge or crack. Now I'm using it for 45 Colt and am fat, dumb and happy with it. I'll probably try counting again for the 45 Colts since they have a roll crimp that could stress/crack the case lip. Though others shoot dirty brass, I'm anal about cleaning it as it gives me another chance to spot issues before recharging. When I got my 327 FM I took 50 new Starline and used just those for load development. I have lost count on how many times they’ve been loaded but I know it’s over 20. Many were damn hot and some the primer pockets are getting loose but so far no splits or ruptures. Probably helps that the cylinder is tight too. In the late 70’s there was a little shop that would bag up 100 38’s and 357’s in brown paper bags and sell them out of an old wooden bbl. I think they were around $5-7 a bag and they had the star-star headstamp. We asked who made them and the guy would shrug and say “I think it’s shooting star brass”. I still have some of those first ones and always have had excellent luck with Starline Brass. Edited July 31, 2022 by Farmer Added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooke Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 Lets see the forum shuts down threads that ask about serious subjects but this stupid thread continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 5 hours ago, Brooke said: Lets see the forum shuts down threads that ask about serious subjects but this stupid thread continues. I bet you're fun at parties? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 6 hours ago, Brooke said: Lets see the forum shuts down threads that ask about serious subjects but this stupid thread continues. The forum shuts down threads that deal with forbidden topics like politics, etc. or when attitudes get posted. This thread violates none of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEH Posted August 1, 2022 Share Posted August 1, 2022 2 hours ago, GrumpyOne said: The forum shuts down threads that deal with forbidden topics like politics, etc. or when attitudes get posted. This thread violates none of those. I could not have said it better myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 10 hours ago, ysrracer said: I bet you're fun at parties? I could not have said it better myself. Nolan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMM50 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 It's of course your gun!!! Seriously, the 160g bullet is so long you are getting into the web of the case. Try 145g which I shoot. 10+ years on by Starline Brass. I've never cracked one. 35 SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigarmsp226 Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 Love the ability to IGNORE posts and comments from specific members. Wonderful tool….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 1 hour ago, GMM50 said: It's of course your gun!!! Seriously, the 160g bullet is so long you are getting into the web of the case. Try 145g which I shoot. 10+ years on by Starline Brass. I've never cracked one. 35 SC I load them to 1.20 so it's not into the web yet. When I loaded them to 1.160 I would get case bulging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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