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View Poll Results: Do you use Steel or Aluminum catridge casings when shooting cheap "blasting ammo?" | |||
Yes, regularly | 24 | 26.97% | |
Yes sometimes | 32 | 35.96% | |
Never have, might in the future | 8 | 8.99% | |
Never have and never will | 25 | 28.09% | |
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October 24, 2008, 07:19 PM | #26 |
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It seems like even CCI admits that some firearms are not suitable for aluminum cased cartridges.Plus many times where a defect might cause a bulged case in brass, catastrophic failures occur with aluminum.
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October 24, 2008, 08:27 PM | #27 |
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Do you have the story behind that picture? It looks like an interesting one...
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October 24, 2008, 10:32 PM | #29 |
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I realize that the question pertains to auto-loader use, but my experience with aluminium in a .357 revolver was not good. The cases seemed to expand due to heat and locked up the revolver to the point where the swelled case would not allow the cylinder to rotate. Had to wait for it cool before I could even open the cylinder. Since then, I do not use aluminum for anything. Steel, okay. I'd use brass or nickle if I reloaded, but I due not reload.
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October 25, 2008, 12:14 AM | #30 |
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Lashlarue,
That appears to be a case rupture from premature ignition, correct? As in the cartridge was not fully chambered before the primer was struck. I think the case wouldn't have unfolded like that if the rupture occured in the chamber. If so, it is more a fault of the firearm than the case material. Brass cartridges will rupture exactly like that. From what I remember, CCI didn't recommend the use of aluminum cased Blazer in certain (Marlin?) lever action rifles due to their extractor design. It had nothing to do with kabooms. I believe that CCI also changed their aluminum alloy several years ago to reduce "sticking" issues in revolvers.
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October 27, 2008, 12:38 AM | #31 |
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Well again, thanks for all the wonderful feedback. I've decided to get a bunch of aluminum and and probably the same amount (1000 rounds) in brass. I found a great deal on brass at Dicks (7.50 a box). Anyone have any opinions on ULTRAMAX remanufactured ammo? Is it still reloadable?
-To Mal H, I made the poll mutiple choice so I could get a wider range of more accurate responses -I am thinking steel will go only in my russian/czeck arms. Thanks again all! -Cal |
October 27, 2008, 11:22 AM | #32 |
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up until recently, i have been using blazer aluminum. i got a shipment of 1000 rounds from AMMO Man and i will be saving the brass from the spent shells. when its time to get some more ammo i will send the spent brass to MASTER CAST for some even less expensive ammo.
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October 29, 2008, 02:27 AM | #33 |
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Sometimes. I generally find better QC with brass cased ammo. I also keep the cases for future reloading...
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