Prefered Brass For 45ACP

AzMandella · March 25, 2016, 10:18 PM

So I picked up a Sig P227 Carry SAS Gen 2 today. I have had 44Mag , 357 Mag , 9mil , 380 auto , and 40 cal but this is my first.45. I was just wondering what might be a concensus on preferable brass for reloading . Figure since I am starting out buying factory ammo I would try to buy factory loaded in a certain shell manufacturer.

Navistar · March 25, 2016, 10:35 PM

Winchester white box

Hammerhead · March 25, 2016, 10:44 PM

I like Blazer factory ammo so I can have more of the small primer brass.

People have been reporting lately that some Win White Box has crimped in primers, something to be avoided.

Nick_C_S · March 25, 2016, 10:45 PM

Winchester White Box.

I have extensive experience loading a variety of handgun cartridges; not the least of which is 45 ACP. I am convinced that Winchester brass is at least as good, and usually better than other brands. When I need more brass, I reach for WWB.

Most other brands are fine. But WWB is consistently solid and of excellent quality.

Hammerhead · March 25, 2016, 10:46 PM

http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloadi...cp-issues.html

Navistar · March 25, 2016, 10:50 PM

Must be a newer method. Most of my wwb has been in storage for a few years. I pull a box when I need brass. For the past couple years I mostly shoot 44mag and 308. I don't "plink" that much

Nick_C_S · March 25, 2016, 10:51 PM

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People have been reporting lately that some Win White Box has crimped in primers, something to be avoided.

First I've heard of this.

Over this past autumn, I bought 800 rounds of WWB from my LGS to break in a couple 1911's (I like to break new semi-autos with factory ammo). None of them had crimped primers.

chris in va · March 25, 2016, 11:00 PM

Blazer is good, really it's better if we make a list of what not to use.

Hammerhead · March 25, 2016, 11:22 PM

I dunno, Blazer brass works for me.
I don't see myself ever going back to large primer brass.

Hammerhead · March 25, 2016, 11:31 PM

AzMandella, just a thought since you're new, but you are aware there are now 2 primer sizes for .45 auto brass, small and large primer?

AzMandella · March 26, 2016, 09:24 AM

Yes I am aware there are two primer sizes. I assumed that would enter the equation during the discussion .

1100 tac · March 26, 2016, 09:30 AM

Starline

noylj · March 26, 2016, 11:15 AM

Free.
.45 Auto is VERY indifferent to case head stamp.

mtlucas0311 · March 26, 2016, 11:59 AM

noylj beat me to it. Bullseye shooters have been shooting mixed brass for many many years. I've got about all makes and years in mine, and my leg gun will still hold about 3" from the 50 yard line.

mikld · March 26, 2016, 12:43 PM

Me too; the absolute best brass are those that are free! Most of the time I may sort the brass by headstamp, but keep them all; small primer, large primer, commercial and military. I have read of Amerc brass being junk, but haven't run across any yet. so as long as they are brass, and boxer primed, I'll re-stuff them...

rodfac · March 26, 2016, 08:08 PM

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Bullseye shooters have been shooting mixed brass for many many years.

Yep...but I do separate brass from nickeled brass as the case neck tension seems to be different...whether this equates to drifting groups, I can't say...but I do feel better doing it.

I will say that .45 ACP that uses small pistol primers (Federal is the only one I've run across but there are others) is an abomination! I save mine only to give me brass for field use where I usually can't fine my ejected cases. Keeping the small primer size brass separate from the usual large primer types is a royal PITA...

Rod

William T. Watts · March 26, 2016, 09:56 PM

Winchester white box, I have 3 boxes of 50 and 3 boxes of 100, none of them have crimped in primers. I have new and once fired Winchester 45ACP cases in my inventory also.. William

4runnerman · March 26, 2016, 10:08 PM

Never paid any attention to it other them primer size.

Hawg · March 26, 2016, 10:15 PM

*-* Starline

zeke · March 27, 2016, 07:03 AM

Winchester white box. if the current loads are similar to those in the past. And that is a pretty big if the way manufacturing is sourced. Used to be cheaper than buying all the separate components, and handloading.

Very accurate, very dirty.

AzMandella · March 27, 2016, 01:02 PM

So why the different primer sizes and is there any specific reason to use one or the other ?

rodfac · March 28, 2016, 09:37 AM

Nope as to using one vs. the other. Accuracy is the same for me. Just a PITA keeping them separated. Rod

Don P · March 28, 2016, 11:35 AM

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I like Blazer factory ammo so I can have more of the small primer brass.

Or any other manufacturer that uses small pistol primers. Certain large pistol primers are hard to come by like Federal

ammo.crafter · March 28, 2016, 11:43 AM

Like others have said, 45acp seems to digest just about anything.

Personally, I use Federal brass with large primer pockets.

Good luck and enjoy.

Sure Shot Mc Gee · March 28, 2016, 02:17 PM

Since you asked:
I'm kind'a partial to Hornady/ Frontier & Federal as my choice in store bought ammo and too their new and first fire (not only pistol >all calibers brass.) My experiences. I've found all -3- brass excellent candidates for home reloading.

March 25, 2016, 10:18 PM	#1
AzMandella Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2016 Posts: 14	Prefered Brass For 45ACP So I picked up a Sig P227 Carry SAS Gen 2 today. I have had 44Mag , 357 Mag , 9mil , 380 auto , and 40 cal but this is my first.45. I was just wondering what might be a concensus on preferable brass for reloading . Figure since I am starting out buying factory ammo I would try to buy factory loaded in a certain shell manufacturer.

March 25, 2016, 10:45 PM	#4
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,523	Winchester White Box. I have extensive experience loading a variety of handgun cartridges; not the least of which is 45 ACP. I am convinced that Winchester brass is at least as good, and usually better than other brands. When I need more brass, I reach for WWB. Most other brands are fine. But WWB is consistently solid and of excellent quality. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

March 26, 2016, 12:43 PM	#15
mikld Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2009 Location: Southern Oregon! Posts: 2,891	Me too; the absolute best brass are those that are free! Most of the time I may sort the brass by headstamp, but keep them all; small primer, large primer, commercial and military. I have read of Amerc brass being junk, but haven't run across any yet. so as long as they are brass, and boxer primed, I'll re-stuff them... __________________ My Anchor is holding fast! I've learned how to stand on my own two knees... Last edited by mikld; March 27, 2016 at 05:47 PM.

March 26, 2016, 10:08 PM	#18
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,577	Never paid any attention to it other them primer size. __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional

March 28, 2016, 09:37 AM	#22
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Nope as to using one vs. the other. Accuracy is the same for me. Just a PITA keeping them separated. Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

March 25, 2016, 10:35 PM	#2
Navistar Member Join Date: January 27, 2015 Location: Denver CO Posts: 75	Winchester white box

March 25, 2016, 10:44 PM	#3
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	I like Blazer factory ammo so I can have more of the small primer brass. People have been reporting lately that some Win White Box has crimped in primers, something to be avoided.

March 25, 2016, 10:46 PM	#5
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	http://smith-wessonforum.com/reloadi...cp-issues.html

March 25, 2016, 10:50 PM	#6
Navistar Member Join Date: January 27, 2015 Location: Denver CO Posts: 75	Must be a newer method. Most of my wwb has been in storage for a few years. I pull a box when I need brass. For the past couple years I mostly shoot 44mag and 308. I don't "plink" that much

March 25, 2016, 11:00 PM	#8
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Blazer is good, really it's better if we make a list of what not to use.

March 25, 2016, 11:22 PM	#9
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	I dunno, Blazer brass works for me. I don't see myself ever going back to large primer brass.

March 25, 2016, 11:31 PM	#10
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	AzMandella, just a thought since you're new, but you are aware there are now 2 primer sizes for .45 auto brass, small and large primer?

March 26, 2016, 09:24 AM	#11
AzMandella Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2016 Posts: 14	Yes I am aware there are two primer sizes. I assumed that would enter the equation during the discussion .

March 26, 2016, 09:30 AM	#12
1100 tac Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2012 Posts: 299	Starline

March 26, 2016, 11:15 AM	#13
noylj Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2007 Location: Between CA and NM Posts: 858	Free. .45 Auto is VERY indifferent to case head stamp.

March 26, 2016, 11:59 AM	#14
mtlucas0311 Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: Shelby Township MI Posts: 125	noylj beat me to it. Bullseye shooters have been shooting mixed brass for many many years. I've got about all makes and years in mine, and my leg gun will still hold about 3" from the 50 yard line.

March 26, 2016, 09:56 PM	#17
William T. Watts Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2010 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 1,074	Winchester white box, I have 3 boxes of 50 and 3 boxes of 100, none of them have crimped in primers. I have new and once fired Winchester 45ACP cases in my inventory also.. William

March 26, 2016, 10:15 PM	#19
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	- Starline

March 27, 2016, 07:03 AM	#20
zeke Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 1999 Location: NW Wi Posts: 1,671	Winchester white box. if the current loads are similar to those in the past. And that is a pretty big if the way manufacturing is sourced. Used to be cheaper than buying all the separate components, and handloading. Very accurate, very dirty.

March 27, 2016, 01:02 PM	#21
AzMandella Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2016 Posts: 14	So why the different primer sizes and is there any specific reason to use one or the other ?

March 28, 2016, 11:43 AM	#24
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	.45 brass Like others have said, 45acp seems to digest just about anything. Personally, I use Federal brass with large primer pockets. Good luck and enjoy. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

March 28, 2016, 02:17 PM	#25
Sure Shot Mc Gee Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2012 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,876	Since you asked: I'm kind'a partial to Hornady/ Frontier & Federal as my choice in store bought ammo and too their new and first fire (not only pistol >all calibers brass.) My experiences. I've found all -3- brass excellent candidates for home reloading.