aluminum cases

kxkid · April 7, 2011, 06:48 PM

I picked up some today while out shooting and am wondering if they are ok to reload after a inspection just like any other brass you would find on the range. Thanks.

glockcompact · April 7, 2011, 06:51 PM

no. Only brass.

**Mike Irwin** · April 7, 2011, 07:28 PM

No. Aluminum work hardens and becomes brittle to the point of fracture VERY quickly.

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.

kxkid · April 7, 2011, 08:21 PM

Thanks guys Ill be tossing it in the trash. I was lucky today and got about a hundred or so of 223 about 100 of 380 and about 50 of nickel plated 45

April 7, 2011, 06:48 PM	#1
kxkid Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2011 Posts: 207	aluminum cases I picked up some today while out shooting and am wondering if they are ok to reload after a inspection just like any other brass you would find on the range. Thanks.

April 7, 2011, 06:51 PM	#2
glockcompact Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2010 Location: Colorado, United States of America Posts: 396	no. Only brass. __________________ Look I like glocks. I've owned Sig's, HK's, 1911's, S&W, and other fine pistols but Glocks have been a favorite for me. Handguns without safeties are not dangerous. Idiots are dangerous.

April 7, 2011, 07:28 PM	#3
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	No. Aluminum work hardens and becomes brittle to the point of fracture VERY quickly. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

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.

April 7, 2011, 08:21 PM	#5
kxkid Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2011 Posts: 207	Thanks guys Ill be tossing it in the trash. I was lucky today and got about a hundred or so of 223 about 100 of 380 and about 50 of nickel plated 45