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cryogenic419 · February 10, 2013, 06:41 AM

A big part in that is how hot are you loading these. Next would be what brand of brass. Then it would come down to barrels. I know the older Glock barrels did not have the supported chamber, but it seems the newer ones do have it so I am sure that plays a factor in brass life too.

I have some Starlines that have made it through at least 6 moderately hot loadings. Various other ones Remington/UMC, Winchester, Hornady, and Doubletap that some have held up as long, other have had split case mouths.
I cannot remember what brand (I keep leaning toward Winchester) it was that was nickel plated but those seemed to last the least amount of time.

FWIW
The Starline brass seems to be holding up the best as I have yet to trash any of them. The Hornady and Doubletap brass are right behind it.

February 10, 2013, 06:41 AM	#2
cryogenic419 Senior Member Join Date: March 29, 2009 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 569	A big part in that is how hot are you loading these. Next would be what brand of brass. Then it would come down to barrels. I know the older Glock barrels did not have the supported chamber, but it seems the newer ones do have it so I am sure that plays a factor in brass life too. I have some Starlines that have made it through at least 6 moderately hot loadings. Various other ones Remington/UMC, Winchester, Hornady, and Doubletap that some have held up as long, other have had split case mouths. I cannot remember what brand (I keep leaning toward Winchester) it was that was nickel plated but those seemed to last the least amount of time. FWIW The Starline brass seems to be holding up the best as I have yet to trash any of them. The Hornady and Doubletap brass are right behind it.