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Ike666 · December 2, 2011, 08:23 AM

I've been accumulating brass for my 5.7 (FN FiveseveN pistole) for about two year now, but I've been hesitant to take the plunge. Most of the brass is from once-fired FN plinker ammunition (bought bulk from Cabelas).

My concern is the brass preparation. I've heard so many variations on the purpose of the lacquer coating that I've put off starting the reloading process. I like bright shiny brass for reloading and even after running the 5.7 brass though an ultrasonic cleaner it looks just like it did when it was ejected. How important is preserving the lacquer and how many reloads does it hold up to?

I've actually filled out the order form twice for the shell plate for my 550 from Elite and then chickened out at the last minute.

So, I'd be real interested in hearing about people's experiences with brass prep for the 5.7 pistol or the AR57. I'd consider getting the upper if I could bulk reload this ammo.

December 2, 2011, 08:23 AM	#3
Ike666 Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2009 Location: SW VA Posts: 491	I've been accumulating brass for my 5.7 (FN FiveseveN pistole) for about two year now, but I've been hesitant to take the plunge. Most of the brass is from once-fired FN plinker ammunition (bought bulk from Cabelas). My concern is the brass preparation. I've heard so many variations on the purpose of the lacquer coating that I've put off starting the reloading process. I like bright shiny brass for reloading and even after running the 5.7 brass though an ultrasonic cleaner it looks just like it did when it was ejected. How important is preserving the lacquer and how many reloads does it hold up to? I've actually filled out the order form twice for the shell plate for my 550 from Elite and then chickened out at the last minute. So, I'd be real interested in hearing about people's experiences with brass prep for the 5.7 pistol or the AR57. I'd consider getting the upper if I could bulk reload this ammo. __________________ ___________________ "I'm your huckleberry." Last edited by Ike666; December 2, 2011 at 10:43 PM.