Starline Brass

precision_shooter · February 24, 2014, 11:46 AM

I recently purchased a couple new pistols. Looking to stock up on some brass for 2 new calibers and one that I've owned for years but never reloaded for, until now. What are your thoughts on Starline brass?
How is the quality?
How many reloads can I expect from them with mid level pressures?

I'm looking at buying probably 500 of each:
.357sig
9mm (Luger)
.380 Auto
And maybe some more .357 magnum brass.

Worth the cost savings to go with Starline or spend a little more and get another mfg? If another, which do you prefer and why?

mdmtj · February 24, 2014, 12:27 PM

For the calibers you mentioned I would just use free range pickup. I have done this with 9mm forever, load and shoot until it gets lost. I've yet to have a piece fail. I've yet to spend a penny for brass with the exception of the few times I've bought some commercial rounds.

Bill Daniel · February 24, 2014, 12:31 PM

I have used there pistol and straight walled rifle brass and as far as value to I think they are top notch. Since mine are all straight wall cases and I don't load HOT I have not worn any out yet.
All the best,
Bill

madmo44mag · February 24, 2014, 12:57 PM

Starline is GREAT brass.
I have some 44mag brass I bough a long time ago from the and has been loaded to the max charge many, many times and still loads and shoots great.

WESHOOT2 · February 24, 2014, 01:10 PM

Starline is very good.
So are most of the rest.

Case life is solely determined by your load and the chamber (and gun) it gets fired in.

rclark · February 24, 2014, 01:17 PM

All, I 'buy' is starline. I use/used .44Mag, .44Spec, .45 Colt, .45 ACP, and .357 Star-line brass. Nary a problem. Keeping track of reloads, I usually see my first case mouth crack at around 15-16 reloads per 100 cases (a box). Just replace and keep going. Some cases are well over 20 reloads now and still going strong. Not sure how long taper crimp cases last as I don't have much experience with them. I know I have not replaced a .45 ACP case yet, but then I don't shoot much of it in my revolvers.

Also use range brass, but 'usually' you don't find many straight wall cases 'laying around'

. .45 ACP once in awhile, and of course plenty of the peanut 9mm caliber or .40 stuff which I don't use.

That said, I've had good luck with other vendors as well. Just Starline has been a bit cheaper to buy in bulk... and hey, if it works... keep using it!

Gadawg88 · February 24, 2014, 01:40 PM

I have used their 9mm, 45acp, 38sp and 357mag. All good stuff.

chiefr · February 24, 2014, 01:55 PM

IMHO Starline is a step above, R-P, WW, and FC.
The only brass I would consider superior is Lapua, Norma, and Prvi.
Plus they make runs of obsolete cases such as 50-70. I am a big fan of Starline

mnoirot64 · February 24, 2014, 02:42 PM

Other than perhaps Nosler, Norma and Lapua, Starline is my favorite new brass. High quality and high value.

Nick_C_S · February 24, 2014, 06:23 PM

I'm old school. Until recently, I found the thought of purchasing new brass absurd. And this is now. There is no "free range brass" any more - those days are gone. I must confess to buying new brass. And it would seem that Starline makes an excellent product. I'm still a bit partial to Winchester, but I won't hesitate getting Starline.

As for the number of reloads, that's highly variable. The 9-Luger and 380 will probably go quite a few loads. The 357 Mag's, probably not so much. Not sure about 357 Sig. I suspect not so much either - just a guess, because it's a high pressure round.

iraiam · February 24, 2014, 06:50 PM

Starline is great brass.

I use it in

9mm
.357 mag
45 auto

Ifishsum · February 24, 2014, 09:11 PM

I don't always buy new brass, but when I do it's Starline (for pistol cases anyway). The better price is a bonus; it is generally better quality than WW, RP, Fed, or most others. Good luck finding 500 of any of those right now though....been on backorder forever it seems. It's good stuff.

steveNChunter · February 24, 2014, 09:47 PM

I use it to load .45 acp. It's good brass, but I see no advantage over it compared to the once-fired factory stuff I load. It takes a loooong time to wear out brass in a straight walled pistol cartridge shooting target loads. I've mixed it in with everything else I have, which is everything imaginable picked up from the range.

precision_shooter · February 24, 2014, 09:54 PM

You're right about the out of stock on every caliber I want, except .357 sig...

mnoirot64 · February 24, 2014, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by precision_shooter

You're right about the out of stock on every caliber I want, except .357 sig...

I will be shooting the 357 SIG as soon as my barrel arrives. I bought a SIG P229R EE in 40 S&W just because I could not find that pistol in the 357 SIG. But, I guess that discussion would be more appropriate for a different forum.

New Starline brass is hard to come by. Midsouth is getting some bulk Remington brass and Midway had some Starline brass in mixed calibers. Good luck with your search.

steveNChunter · February 25, 2014, 05:16 PM

Midway is where I get my Starline. A lot of stuff isn't always in stock but I just click the "notify me" button and it's usually not long before they have whatever I need. They have always been a pleasure to deal with and they always seem to get stuff shipped fast. They don't always have the best price but I'd rather have the peace of mind dealing with a reputable business

bledsoeG19 · February 25, 2014, 10:57 PM

Star line is top notch. Ive ran it in several different calibers to include 357 sig. It lasts a long time in 357 sig. But keep in mind this is a relative term. 357 sig is a very high pressure bottle neck round. Long case life in 357 sig may only be 5 loadings. Could be more if you run the minimum load data, but if you're not running it to the top end, you're just shooting expensive 9mm.

Rifletom · February 25, 2014, 11:05 PM

Yes. Starline is very good brass. If you can find it, buy it.

twobit · February 26, 2014, 09:43 AM

They have great brass. I buy it direct from them. I use .38spl and 45 colt.

North East Redneck · February 27, 2014, 05:12 PM

I use it for .45 Colt. Good brass.

Misssissippi Dave · February 27, 2014, 08:50 PM

I have only purchased .357 mag and Sig brass from Star Line so far. If I were to purchase any more brass, they are my first choice. I have not shot the .357 Sig brass enough times to find out how long they will last. As to 9 mm, .38 special, .357 magnum and .45 acp, those cases will last a very long time.

Shootest · February 28, 2014, 09:16 AM

Starline is top notch brass.

357 Sig can be orderd now for shipping next week.

https://www.starlinebrass.com/order-.../all-cases.cfm

you are going to have to wait on 9mm and 380, unless you can find it at Midway or something.

coldbeer · February 28, 2014, 03:51 PM

I use Starline brass exclusively for 357 Mag and 45-70 Gove reloads. Two cartridges you're not likely to find spent brass for at the range. It's top notch stuff imo.

February 24, 2014, 11:46 AM	#1
precision_shooter Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,475	Starline Brass I recently purchased a couple new pistols. Looking to stock up on some brass for 2 new calibers and one that I've owned for years but never reloaded for, until now. What are your thoughts on Starline brass? How is the quality? How many reloads can I expect from them with mid level pressures? I'm looking at buying probably 500 of each: .357sig 9mm (Luger) .380 Auto And maybe some more .357 magnum brass. Worth the cost savings to go with Starline or spend a little more and get another mfg? If another, which do you prefer and why? __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes...Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson, 1776

February 24, 2014, 12:31 PM	#3
Bill Daniel Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2000 Location: Bowling Green, KY. Posts: 518	Starline Brass I have used there pistol and straight walled rifle brass and as far as value to I think they are top notch. Since mine are all straight wall cases and I don't load HOT I have not worn any out yet. All the best, Bill __________________ Prosecute criminals to the fullest extent of the law and their weapons will become harmless. "Let us speak courteously, deal fairly, and keep ourselves armed and ready." Theodore Roosevelt 1903

February 24, 2014, 12:57 PM	#4
madmo44mag Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Ft.Worth, Texas Posts: 1,522	Starline is GREAT brass. I have some 44mag brass I bough a long time ago from the and has been loaded to the max charge many, many times and still loads and shoots great. __________________ Texas - Not just a state but an attitude! For monthly shooting events in DFW visit http://www.meetup.com/TexasGunOwner-DFW

February 24, 2014, 01:10 PM	#5
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	Starline is very good. So are most of the rest. Case life is solely determined by your load and the chamber (and gun) it gets fired in. __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

February 24, 2014, 01:17 PM	#6
rclark Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 2,622	All, I 'buy' is starline. I use/used .44Mag, .44Spec, .45 Colt, .45 ACP, and .357 Star-line brass. Nary a problem. Keeping track of reloads, I usually see my first case mouth crack at around 15-16 reloads per 100 cases (a box). Just replace and keep going. Some cases are well over 20 reloads now and still going strong. Not sure how long taper crimp cases last as I don't have much experience with them. I know I have not replaced a .45 ACP case yet, but then I don't shoot much of it in my revolvers. Also use range brass, but 'usually' you don't find many straight wall cases 'laying around' . .45 ACP once in awhile, and of course plenty of the peanut 9mm caliber or .40 stuff which I don't use. That said, I've had good luck with other vendors as well. Just Starline has been a bit cheaper to buy in bulk... and hey, if it works... keep using it! __________________ A clinger and deplorable, MAGA, and life NRA member. When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Single Action .45 Colt (Sometimes colloquially referred to by its alias as the .45 'Long' Colt or .45LC). Don't leave home without it. That said, the .44Spec is right up their too... but the .45 Colt is still the king.

February 24, 2014, 12:27 PM	#2
mdmtj Member Join Date: March 4, 2013 Posts: 80	For the calibers you mentioned I would just use free range pickup. I have done this with 9mm forever, load and shoot until it gets lost. I've yet to have a piece fail. I've yet to spend a penny for brass with the exception of the few times I've bought some commercial rounds.

February 24, 2014, 01:40 PM	#7
Gadawg88 Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2013 Location: Georgia Posts: 241	I have used their 9mm, 45acp, 38sp and 357mag. All good stuff.

February 24, 2014, 01:55 PM	#8
chiefr Senior Member Join Date: January 27, 2010 Location: AR Posts: 1,401	IMHO Starline is a step above, R-P, WW, and FC. The only brass I would consider superior is Lapua, Norma, and Prvi. Plus they make runs of obsolete cases such as 50-70. I am a big fan of Starline

February 24, 2014, 02:42 PM	#9
mnoirot64 Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2013 Location: Clarksville, Tennessee Posts: 365	Other than perhaps Nosler, Norma and Lapua, Starline is my favorite new brass. High quality and high value. __________________ Michael Noirot Life Member - NRA Clarksville, Tennessee

February 24, 2014, 06:23 PM	#10
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	Starline Brass I'm old school. Until recently, I found the thought of purchasing new brass absurd. And this is now. There is no "free range brass" any more - those days are gone. I must confess to buying new brass. And it would seem that Starline makes an excellent product. I'm still a bit partial to Winchester, but I won't hesitate getting Starline. As for the number of reloads, that's highly variable. The 9-Luger and 380 will probably go quite a few loads. The 357 Mag's, probably not so much. Not sure about 357 Sig. I suspect not so much either - just a guess, because it's a high pressure round. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

February 24, 2014, 06:50 PM	#11
iraiam Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2012 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 1,057	Starline is great brass. I use it in 9mm .357 mag 45 auto __________________ NRA Lifetime Member Since 1999 "I ask, sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people except for a few public officials." George Mason

February 24, 2014, 09:11 PM	#12
Ifishsum Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,033	I don't always buy new brass, but when I do it's Starline (for pistol cases anyway). The better price is a bonus; it is generally better quality than WW, RP, Fed, or most others. Good luck finding 500 of any of those right now though....been on backorder forever it seems. It's good stuff.

February 24, 2014, 09:47 PM	#13
steveNChunter Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Southern Appalachian Mtns Posts: 1,520	I use it to load .45 acp. It's good brass, but I see no advantage over it compared to the once-fired factory stuff I load. It takes a loooong time to wear out brass in a straight walled pistol cartridge shooting target loads. I've mixed it in with everything else I have, which is everything imaginable picked up from the range. __________________ DEO VINDICE

February 24, 2014, 09:54 PM	#14
precision_shooter Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 2,475	You're right about the out of stock on every caliber I want, except .357 sig... __________________ "Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes...Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man." - Thomas Jefferson, 1776

February 25, 2014, 05:16 PM	#16
steveNChunter Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Southern Appalachian Mtns Posts: 1,520	Midway is where I get my Starline. A lot of stuff isn't always in stock but I just click the "notify me" button and it's usually not long before they have whatever I need. They have always been a pleasure to deal with and they always seem to get stuff shipped fast. They don't always have the best price but I'd rather have the peace of mind dealing with a reputable business __________________ DEO VINDICE

February 25, 2014, 10:57 PM	#17
bledsoeG19 Senior Member Join Date: March 25, 2013 Posts: 135	Star line is top notch. Ive ran it in several different calibers to include 357 sig. It lasts a long time in 357 sig. But keep in mind this is a relative term. 357 sig is a very high pressure bottle neck round. Long case life in 357 sig may only be 5 loadings. Could be more if you run the minimum load data, but if you're not running it to the top end, you're just shooting expensive 9mm.

February 25, 2014, 11:05 PM	#18
Rifletom Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2011 Location: So-Cal Posts: 789	Yes. Starline is very good brass. If you can find it, buy it.

February 26, 2014, 09:43 AM	#19
twobit Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2010 Location: Coyote Creak, SW Texas Posts: 597	They have great brass. I buy it direct from them. I use .38spl and 45 colt. __________________ Twobit, Strive to live up to the opinion that your dog has of you.

February 27, 2014, 05:12 PM	#20
North East Redneck Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2012 Location: Berkshire Hills Posts: 741	I use it for .45 Colt. Good brass. __________________ NRA Patron Member SAF Life Member GOAL Member

February 27, 2014, 08:50 PM	#21
Misssissippi Dave Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2009 Posts: 1,411	I have only purchased .357 mag and Sig brass from Star Line so far. If I were to purchase any more brass, they are my first choice. I have not shot the .357 Sig brass enough times to find out how long they will last. As to 9 mm, .38 special, .357 magnum and .45 acp, those cases will last a very long time.

February 28, 2014, 09:16 AM	#22
Shootest Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2011 Location: Just outside Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 722	Starline is top notch brass. 357 Sig can be orderd now for shipping next week. https://www.starlinebrass.com/order-.../all-cases.cfm you are going to have to wait on 9mm and 380, unless you can find it at Midway or something. __________________ The private ownership of firearms is an American Heritage. Anyone who disputes that is Anti-American and unpatriotic. NRA Life Member

February 28, 2014, 03:51 PM	#23
coldbeer Junior member Join Date: February 21, 2012 Location: Woodhaven MI Posts: 477	I use Starline brass exclusively for 357 Mag and 45-70 Gove reloads. Two cartridges you're not likely to find spent brass for at the range. It's top notch stuff imo.