How many times can I reload the same case?

anand · July 3, 2002, 01:16 AM

With regard to .30 Luger cases:
What is the average number of times a case can be reloaded?
From what I know its not a really high pressure cartridge. So I would imagine each case could be reloaded about 3-4 times.

I know that there are several factors that case life depends on,
like, case condition/quality, pressure of loading and type of powder etc.

What I am really looking for is a ball park figure.

Thanks,
Anand

sricciardelli · July 3, 2002, 07:31 AM

About as many times as this topic has been discussed...maybe more...

dakotasin · July 3, 2002, 07:54 AM

ball park figure - after about 4 loadings, your accuracy will begin to drop off - maybe even dramatically because the necks start getting pretty hard. if you anneal cases, you should be able to get more accurate life out of your cases.

>>i am not familiar at all w/ a 30 luger...i base this observation on the 308 win. which i have my best data on for accurate case life...

July 3, 2002, 01:16 AM	#1
anand Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 1999 Posts: 276	How many times can I reload the same case? With regard to .30 Luger cases: What is the average number of times a case can be reloaded? From what I know its not a really high pressure cartridge. So I would imagine each case could be reloaded about 3-4 times. I know that there are several factors that case life depends on, like, case condition/quality, pressure of loading and type of powder etc. What I am really looking for is a ball park figure. Thanks, Anand

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dakotasin Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2002 Location: south dakota, U.S.A. Posts: 136	ball park figure - after about 4 loadings, your accuracy will begin to drop off - maybe even dramatically because the necks start getting pretty hard. if you anneal cases, you should be able to get more accurate life out of your cases. >>i am not familiar at all w/ a 30 luger...i base this observation on the 308 win. which i have my best data on for accurate case life... __________________ Hunting is not a matter of life or death. It is much more important than that.

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