December 28, 2012, 12:47 PM | #1 |
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Is this 9mm
So my empty nine mil brass is a conglomeration of brass from new ammo I've shot myself, range scrounging, and a bag of used brass I bought at the range. In it all I've got a few that seem to be the right size, but nothing on the head stamp notes that it's 9mm. The markings are "WCC" "11" and a circle with a plus in it. Are these 9mm.
Also I have some other brass that are 9mm but also have a "p+" I'm assuming those are okay to use, but just thought I'd ask. Thanks for all the help you all have offered in the past. Lots to learn. Live well, be safe Prof Young |
December 28, 2012, 01:05 PM | #2 |
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The circle with a plus in it, stands for NATO. As a Nato standard, yes that would be 9mm. The WCC 11 is Winchester 2011.
The +P is fine. I will add, As you sort the brass have a hammer handy, If you run across a piece with A-Merc stamped on it, Smash it nine times with the hammer. HTH |
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^ This!
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You will need to check the WCC brass for crimped primer pockets.
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A-merc????
Okay . . . I'm prepared to smash them, but I don't know why. What is "A-Merc?"
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A-Merc is poor quality brass.
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What is AMERC?
Appalachian Ministries Educational Resource Center
or it might be http://www.afte.org/ExamResources/ga..._MERC.jpg.html Google is your friend. But it isn't always very discerning. Lost Sheep |
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I know from experience it crappy ...... but what I'd like to know is why. Why does it not size well like every other brand I've run across?
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I believe there is something in the brass alloy in the AMERC head stamped brass that just makes it harder ...almost like steel ....and it just won't resize properly.
I also toss out all the S&B brass and anything that is marked with that nato marking ...the primer cups are tapered a little....and seating new primers is aggravating... |
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Thanks
Thanks for all the info. Very helpful.
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