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rnovi · October 10, 2006, 12:03 PM

Yep, what Gwalch said.

I shoot my .45acp's until they split. I have some cases with well over 25 reloads on them - doesn't bother me in the slightest. Then again, these are pretty soft loads.

With my .357 Mag, I have three piles of brass.

Brand New Brass: used for working up HOT fresh loads. These are one shot cases - shoot them once them move them into another category. Think, 1300+ fps on a 180gr bullet.

"Once Fired" Brass: used for Moderately hot loads at the range. Basically, a stiff practice load. 1200fps on a 180gr bullet, 1350 fps on a 158gr bullet.

"Thrice Fired" Brass: plinking grade .357 loads. Warmer loads: 1100 fps or so.

Works for me!

October 10, 2006, 12:03 PM	#5
rnovi Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2005 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 401	Yep, what Gwalch said. I shoot my .45acp's until they split. I have some cases with well over 25 reloads on them - doesn't bother me in the slightest. Then again, these are pretty soft loads. With my .357 Mag, I have three piles of brass. Brand New Brass: used for working up HOT fresh loads. These are one shot cases - shoot them once them move them into another category. Think, 1300+ fps on a 180gr bullet. "Once Fired" Brass: used for Moderately hot loads at the range. Basically, a stiff practice load. 1200fps on a 180gr bullet, 1350 fps on a 158gr bullet. "Thrice Fired" Brass: plinking grade .357 loads. Warmer loads: 1100 fps or so. Works for me! __________________ Robert N. "Remember, Eagles may soar but Weasels don't get sucked into jet engines!"