Why can't I find Federal brass?

colima · February 15, 2002, 10:23 PM

I've been reloading .45 ACP for about three years (~20K rounds). I started with range pickup brass and have been recycling/adding since then. I really like the Federal brass - partly just because of the really cool deeply incised headstamp. But I can't find an online source that sells new Federal brass. Am I doomed to recycle the Federal range pickups I find? Or does someone sell new Federal brass for .45? Or maybe a source of once-fired Federal brass?

JAF

P.S. Yes, I have discovered Starline, and I am really happy with their brass for those special loads. But I still think the Federal brass is cool.

Ben Shepherd · February 15, 2002, 11:54 PM

There are many of us on this board that do heavy handloads, and wish to high heaven that you could get it new. But if you want it, you have to buy once-fired from a trusted source or make it once fired yourself. They don't sell it unloaded.

WESHOOT2 · February 16, 2002, 07:02 AM

Best 45 ACP case = IMI

Timothy · February 16, 2002, 08:59 AM

colima

Federal "Top Gun" unprimed pistol brass in 45ACP.
Stock number...FAQTG45UP

It is wholesaled by Jerry's Sport Center, Inc. 1-800-234-2612
give them a call for a retailer in your area.

February 15, 2002, 10:23 PM	#1
colima Member Join Date: October 10, 2001 Location: Del Mar Posts: 36	Why can't I find Federal brass? I've been reloading .45 ACP for about three years (~20K rounds). I started with range pickup brass and have been recycling/adding since then. I really like the Federal brass - partly just because of the really cool deeply incised headstamp. But I can't find an online source that sells new Federal brass. Am I doomed to recycle the Federal range pickups I find? Or does someone sell new Federal brass for .45? Or maybe a source of once-fired Federal brass? JAF P.S. Yes, I have discovered Starline, and I am really happy with their brass for those special loads. But I still think the Federal brass is cool.

February 15, 2002, 11:54 PM	#2
Ben Shepherd Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 1,462	There are many of us on this board that do heavy handloads, and wish to high heaven that you could get it new. But if you want it, you have to buy once-fired from a trusted source or make it once fired yourself. They don't sell it unloaded. __________________ From my cold dead hands......... NRA certified rifle, pistol and shotgun instructor. Hunter education instructor

February 16, 2002, 07:02 AM	#3
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	www.wideners.com Best 45 ACP case = IMI __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

February 16, 2002, 08:59 AM	#4
Timothy Member Join Date: November 26, 2000 Posts: 97	colima Federal "Top Gun" unprimed pistol brass in 45ACP. Stock number...FAQTG45UP It is wholesaled by Jerry's Sport Center, Inc. 1-800-234-2612 give them a call for a retailer in your area. __________________ "There ain't no use runnin' if you're on the wrong road."