308 Brass from Starline

Marco Califo · October 15, 2016, 10:52 PM

308 Brass from Starline
https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.c...=1&clicks=rot2
Reading the product description, it sounds as if they are making mil-spec 7.62x51. $43.53 per 100.
I have always liked their handgun brass.

**Unclenick** · October 17, 2016, 08:51 AM

You can get them in 250, 500, and 1000 quantity direct from Starline. I ordered the smaller number from Midsouth, though, just to check them out. Their description of using thicker brass does sound like they may have aimed at mil-spec, but the hardness of the head will tell the tale.

Marco Califo · October 17, 2016, 11:31 PM

The headstamp, in the Midsouth page photo is not the familiar star and line symbol used on their handgun brass. It is Starline spelled out.
But on Starline's site, a photo does show the symbol marking.
I am wondering if it is made by someone else for Starline. LC (excess capacity?) comes to mind, and would explain the milspec.

**Unclenick** · October 18, 2016, 08:13 AM

Marco,

I think the illustrations at Starline's site are computer drawings, while Midsouth has actual photos. They may have planned to use the stars and arc symbol originally and made the drawing that way, but changed it to work-harden the head more. Hatcher described having case heads for the 30-06 additionally hardened by increasing the amount of metal displaced during head stamping. It was the only way he could get a case strong enough to withstand loading to the point it would damage a Garand receiver.

Road_Clam · October 19, 2016, 07:10 AM

No experience with Starline bottleneck brass but I have been reloading 460 S&W mag SL pistol brass with excellent success. The 460 S&W packs some serious pressures and the brass is holding up very well to repetitive sizings and crimps. Primer pockets are also holding up well. Only random issue i'm seeing is a few of my SL 460 casings are getting some odd tarnish discoloring.

October 15, 2016, 10:52 PM	#1
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,598	308 Brass from Starline 308 Brass from Starline https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.c...=1&clicks=rot2 Reading the product description, it sounds as if they are making mil-spec 7.62x51. $43.53 per 100. I have always liked their handgun brass. __________________ ............

October 17, 2016, 08:51 AM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	You can get them in 250, 500, and 1000 quantity direct from Starline. I ordered the smaller number from Midsouth, though, just to check them out. Their description of using thicker brass does sound like they may have aimed at mil-spec, but the hardness of the head will tell the tale. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 17, 2016, 11:31 PM	#3
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,598	The headstamp, in the Midsouth page photo is not the familiar star and line symbol used on their handgun brass. It is Starline spelled out. But on Starline's site, a photo does show the symbol marking. I am wondering if it is made by someone else for Starline. LC (excess capacity?) comes to mind, and would explain the milspec. __________________ ............

October 18, 2016, 08:13 AM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,060	Marco, I think the illustrations at Starline's site are computer drawings, while Midsouth has actual photos. They may have planned to use the stars and arc symbol originally and made the drawing that way, but changed it to work-harden the head more. Hatcher described having case heads for the 30-06 additionally hardened by increasing the amount of metal displaced during head stamping. It was the only way he could get a case strong enough to withstand loading to the point it would damage a Garand receiver. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

October 19, 2016, 07:10 AM	#5
Road_Clam Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2013 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,695	No experience with Starline bottleneck brass but I have been reloading 460 S&W mag SL pistol brass with excellent success. The 460 S&W packs some serious pressures and the brass is holding up very well to repetitive sizings and crimps. Primer pockets are also holding up well. Only random issue i'm seeing is a few of my SL 460 casings are getting some odd tarnish discoloring. __________________ "To be old an wise you must have been young and stupid"

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