Starline brass

Micro man · March 31, 2015, 08:27 PM

While checking the midwayuse web site tonight I noticed Starline 38 special plus P brass for the same price as the regular brass. I usually reload at regular velocities so at this time do not need the plus P brass but who knows down the road. Would I need to do anything differently in my reloading steps with regular vs the Plus P.? If not I would think plus P would be the way to go.
Appreciate any input
Micro man

Beagle333 · March 31, 2015, 08:30 PM

From Starline's site:

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38 SPL+P has no difference from the standard 38 SPL, other than headstamp designation for load segregation. This is due to the fact that our standard case design will handle +P pressures with no problems.

It's the same brass. It just says "+P" so you'll know you loaded it hotter and can keep it separate.

hanno · March 31, 2015, 08:37 PM

The only thing I can add is that it is cheaper to order the brass direct from Starline.

https://www.starlinebrass.com/order-.../all-cases.cfm

Nick_C_S · March 31, 2015, 09:19 PM

Beagle333 and hanno both stole my thunder.

I just purchased another thousand (2K perviously) 38 Special brass (non +P headstamp) directly from Starline.

MightyMO1911 · March 31, 2015, 09:42 PM

I will agree its cheaper to buy directly from them. We stopped by their plant a couple weeks ago and bought 500 pcs of 357 magnum brass for 80 bucks.

Micro man · April 1, 2015, 03:24 PM

Thanks for the information! NICK_C_S. I don't think I would want to be your UPS man.

Nick_C_S · April 1, 2015, 05:19 PM

I have also purchased directly from Starline:

500 Nickel 38 Special "+P"
500 44 Special
500 38 Short Colt
1000 10mm Auto
1000 357 Mag (non-nickel)

I'm very pleased with Starline. Good prices, and even better quality.

My UPS driver isn't as upset as my USPS driver - she seems to get all my lead purchases lol.

Micro man · April 1, 2015, 05:49 PM

See that Nick_C_S purchased Nickel brass is there any advantage or disadvantage to it? Does it reload the same as yellow brass? Just trying to pick FLF members minds for the details in reloading.

Nick_C_S · April 2, 2015, 01:25 PM

The only reason why I purchased 38+P brass in nickel is that the ammo I made from them may sit around for a long time and I was concerned about tarnishing. I'll just leave it at that.

Brass/Nickel - they pretty much load the same.

At any rate, my preference for all but highly specialized applications (as above) is for regular brass brass. It seems more durable and polishes up real nice n pretty when tumbled with SS pins - but that's another post by itself.

P5 Guy · April 2, 2015, 04:29 PM

357 Mag Brass: Basically a lengthened version of the .38 special, the 357 Magnum is one of the most popular handgun calibers in the world. Almost every revolver manufacturer makes a firearm in this chambering. Also used in many lever action carbines. 357 Magnum Brass.

Box Size: 500 ($80.00) • 1000 ($135.50)
Status: Out of Stock/No Backorders at this time

Same goes for 44SPL

A forerunner to the .44 Magnum, the .44 Special is a very versatile revolver cartridge suited for uses spanning target shooting, self defense, and hunting.

Box Size: 500 ($101.00) • 1000 ($174.50)
Status: Out of Stock/No Backorders at this time

When did you Nick_C_S buy those cases?

I guess I'll have to click to be notified.

Nick_C_S · April 2, 2015, 06:17 PM

I've made my various Starline purchases over the last couple years or so.

My most recent purchase - the 1K of 38 Special - was about a week n a half ago. It was showing backorder about three weeks ago. So I set up the notification. I got notified; I ordered. It worked.

March 31, 2015, 08:27 PM	#1
Micro man Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2014 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 134	Starline brass While checking the midwayuse web site tonight I noticed Starline 38 special plus P brass for the same price as the regular brass. I usually reload at regular velocities so at this time do not need the plus P brass but who knows down the road. Would I need to do anything differently in my reloading steps with regular vs the Plus P.? If not I would think plus P would be the way to go. Appreciate any input Micro man

March 31, 2015, 09:19 PM	#4
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,524	Beagle333 and hanno both stole my thunder. I just purchased another thousand (2K perviously) 38 Special brass (non +P headstamp) directly from Starline. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

April 1, 2015, 05:19 PM	#7
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,524	I have also purchased directly from Starline: 500 Nickel 38 Special "+P" 500 44 Special 500 38 Short Colt 1000 10mm Auto 1000 357 Mag (non-nickel) I'm very pleased with Starline. Good prices, and even better quality. My UPS driver isn't as upset as my USPS driver - she seems to get all my lead purchases lol. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

April 2, 2015, 01:25 PM	#9
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,524	The only reason why I purchased 38+P brass in nickel is that the ammo I made from them may sit around for a long time and I was concerned about tarnishing. I'll just leave it at that. Brass/Nickel - they pretty much load the same. At any rate, my preference for all but highly specialized applications (as above) is for regular brass brass. It seems more durable and polishes up real nice n pretty when tumbled with SS pins - but that's another post by itself. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

April 2, 2015, 06:17 PM	#11
Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,524	I've made my various Starline purchases over the last couple years or so. My most recent purchase - the 1K of 38 Special - was about a week n a half ago. It was showing backorder about three weeks ago. So I set up the notification. I got notified; I ordered. It worked. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association

March 31, 2015, 08:37 PM	#3
hanno Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2008 Posts: 394	The only thing I can add is that it is cheaper to order the brass direct from Starline. https://www.starlinebrass.com/order-.../all-cases.cfm

March 31, 2015, 09:42 PM	#5
MightyMO1911 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2014 Posts: 122	I will agree its cheaper to buy directly from them. We stopped by their plant a couple weeks ago and bought 500 pcs of 357 magnum brass for 80 bucks.

April 1, 2015, 03:24 PM	#6
Micro man Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2014 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 134	Thanks for the information! NICK_C_S. I don't think I would want to be your UPS man.

April 1, 2015, 05:49 PM	#8
Micro man Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2014 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 134	See that Nick_C_S purchased Nickel brass is there any advantage or disadvantage to it? Does it reload the same as yellow brass? Just trying to pick FLF members minds for the details in reloading.

April 2, 2015, 04:29 PM	#10
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,804	357 Mag Brass: Basically a lengthened version of the .38 special, the 357 Magnum is one of the most popular handgun calibers in the world. Almost every revolver manufacturer makes a firearm in this chambering. Also used in many lever action carbines. 357 Magnum Brass. Box Size: 500 ($80.00) • 1000 ($135.50) Status: Out of Stock/No Backorders at this time Same goes for 44SPL A forerunner to the .44 Magnum, the .44 Special is a very versatile revolver cartridge suited for uses spanning target shooting, self defense, and hunting. Box Size: 500 ($101.00) • 1000 ($174.50) Status: Out of Stock/No Backorders at this time When did you Nick_C_S buy those cases? I guess I'll have to click to be notified.