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Sevens · April 7, 2011, 07:50 PM

Some folks have tried... mostly just to find out whether or not it is possible, or simply to prove that they can.

You probably shouldn't.

One good way to look at it before you go further is to take a long hard look at the job that brass does and ask yourself if it's worth it to try and fool around with aluminum. The producers of that ammo will tell you right up front that the aluminum cases are NOT meant to be reloadable.

Think about how much you like your handguns, your fingers and your eyes.

With some chamberings, you are looking at 37,500 PSI. Not a place where you want a thin, cheap piece of aluminum.

April 7, 2011, 07:50 PM	#4
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	Some folks have tried... mostly just to find out whether or not it is possible, or simply to prove that they can. You probably shouldn't. One good way to look at it before you go further is to take a long hard look at the job that brass does and ask yourself if it's worth it to try and fool around with aluminum. The producers of that ammo will tell you right up front that the aluminum cases are NOT meant to be reloadable. Think about how much you like your handguns, your fingers and your eyes. With some chamberings, you are looking at 37,500 PSI. Not a place where you want a thin, cheap piece of aluminum. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.