Lube Question on 45ACP - Page 2

**Unclenick** · November 17, 2018, 05:31 PM

I started using mostly Starline some time back. It lasts as long as old Winchester bulk brass did for me, and some of that handled up to 50 target level reloads, plus the Starline seems to have about half the weight variation of most other cases and was generally more consistent in every way. Remington would start splitting after fewer reloads for me because of the work-hardening problem.

cw308 · November 17, 2018, 07:16 PM

Unclenick
What I have been doing with my 45auto brass mixed brands , have 400+ fired rounds , I'll load mixed one week , same brand the next week . When I have 50 reloadable cases left I'll clean them and start all over on my 5th cycle .after firing I'll pop the primers . Handgun is just for fun , benchrest 308 is accuracy , enjoyable but fun in a different way , powder charges , sizing and seating more precise . Got to love it or get out of the sport . I even love cleaning my firearms . Thanks for all your help full advise .

Chris

**Unclenick** · November 18, 2018, 03:53 PM

You're welcome. BTW, you can combine the .45 and 308 projects. As you wear out brass from one, you can set it up along a horizontal board as targets for the other. Of course, the ranges won't be quite the same.

cw308 · November 18, 2018, 05:38 PM

Our range is pretty strict , only one centered target on the target board at a time . Not many ranges left on Long Island NY . Majority of the people here want all the ranges closed if they had there way . Have to travel one hour to the nearest range . Even though every day at the range is a good day .

Chtis

November 17, 2018, 05:31 PM	#26
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	I started using mostly Starline some time back. It lasts as long as old Winchester bulk brass did for me, and some of that handled up to 50 target level reloads, plus the Starline seems to have about half the weight variation of most other cases and was generally more consistent in every way. Remington would start splitting after fewer reloads for me because of the work-hardening problem. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

November 18, 2018, 03:53 PM	#28
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	You're welcome. BTW, you can combine the .45 and 308 projects. As you wear out brass from one, you can set it up along a horizontal board as targets for the other. Of course, the ranges won't be quite the same. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

November 17, 2018, 07:16 PM	#27
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	Unclenick What I have been doing with my 45auto brass mixed brands , have 400+ fired rounds , I'll load mixed one week , same brand the next week . When I have 50 reloadable cases left I'll clean them and start all over on my 5th cycle .after firing I'll pop the primers . Handgun is just for fun , benchrest 308 is accuracy , enjoyable but fun in a different way , powder charges , sizing and seating more precise . Got to love it or get out of the sport . I even love cleaning my firearms . Thanks for all your help full advise . Chris

November 18, 2018, 05:38 PM	#29
cw308 Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2010 Location: Plainview , Long Island NY Posts: 3,863	Our range is pretty strict , only one centered target on the target board at a time . Not many ranges left on Long Island NY . Majority of the people here want all the ranges closed if they had there way . Have to travel one hour to the nearest range . Even though every day at the range is a good day . Chtis