IMI, Magtech 45 ACP brass

Selfdfenz · May 17, 2002, 05:12 PM

Periodically I have noticed IMI and Magtech brass for sell from Widners and Midway respectively at pretty fair prices.

I have tried the Magtech 45 Colt brass and its fine. Takes a bit of effort to size but reloads fine for my Cowboy pistol.

Have any of you used the IM or Magtech brass for 45 ACP?
Are these good products?

The alternative is to buy a case of loaded S&B 45 ACP. Its not too much more that the seperate components. Tight primer pockets however in my experience.

As always, thanks in advance.

S-

bernie · May 17, 2002, 06:01 PM

I use IMI brass and love it. When all of the USGI once fired dried up several years ago and it is just as good, if not much much better!

maxwayne · May 17, 2002, 06:42 PM

IMI is first rate stuff in my experience.

WESHOOT2 · May 17, 2002, 06:48 PM

IMI offers the finest case available in 45 ACP.

colima · May 17, 2002, 08:03 PM

My experience supports yours - S&B brass has tight pockets. Otherwise, I can't really complain much about .45 brass. I mostly use range pickups with no regard for stamps. Occasionally I crunch one in the press, or split one while shooting. I've never really noticed much difference between brands.

For high pressure rounds like .44 Mag or .45 Colt, I prefer Starline.

JAF

bowhnter · May 18, 2002, 07:34 AM

No problems...when I need *new* brass I buy a few boxes of magtech and fire it away pin shooting. Ta Daa new brass. cheap and reliable.

Stephen A. Camp · May 18, 2002, 08:27 AM

Hello. IMI is always on my "short list" when buying 9mm or .45 ACP brass by the thousand.

Best.

stans · May 19, 2002, 10:27 AM

There is nothing wrong with IMI brass, I try to avoid S&B because of the tight pockets.

Chemistry · May 19, 2002, 12:57 PM

I've had excellent results with IMI and TZZ (the same?) brass.

As for Magtech (CBC headstamp?), I've never had a problem with it. So far, so good.

what, another gun? · May 19, 2002, 07:48 PM

I've just started reloading and using Magtech .45 brass... no problems at all. The primers fit well and the mouth expansion and crimping are very easy and uniform.
Tom

stans · May 20, 2002, 06:24 AM

I think TZZ is IMI brass made for military use. I had a batch of once fired TZZ years ago. It was excellent brass until I lost all of it in IPSC matches.

Selfdfenz · May 20, 2002, 11:56 AM

Thanks for the PsOV.
I think I'll give the IMI a chance if Widners still has it.
And maybe some of the Magtech too. The price sure is right.
Take care all.
S-

May 17, 2002, 05:12 PM	#1
Selfdfenz Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2001 Location: The Gas Tax State Posts: 949	IMI, Magtech 45 ACP brass Periodically I have noticed IMI and Magtech brass for sell from Widners and Midway respectively at pretty fair prices. I have tried the Magtech 45 Colt brass and its fine. Takes a bit of effort to size but reloads fine for my Cowboy pistol. Have any of you used the IM or Magtech brass for 45 ACP? Are these good products? The alternative is to buy a case of loaded S&B 45 ACP. Its not too much more that the seperate components. Tight primer pockets however in my experience. As always, thanks in advance. S-

May 17, 2002, 06:48 PM	#4
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	IMNSHO IMI offers the finest case available in 45 ACP.

May 19, 2002, 07:48 PM	#10
what, another gun? Member Join Date: April 12, 2002 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 47	Magtech .45 acp I've just started reloading and using Magtech .45 brass... no problems at all. The primers fit well and the mouth expansion and crimping are very easy and uniform. Tom

May 17, 2002, 06:01 PM	#2
bernie Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2000 Posts: 145	I use IMI brass and love it. When all of the USGI once fired dried up several years ago and it is just as good, if not much much better!

May 17, 2002, 06:42 PM	#3
maxwayne Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2001 Posts: 402	IMI is first rate stuff in my experience.

May 17, 2002, 08:03 PM	#5
colima Member Join Date: October 10, 2001 Location: Del Mar Posts: 36	My experience supports yours - S&B brass has tight pockets. Otherwise, I can't really complain much about .45 brass. I mostly use range pickups with no regard for stamps. Occasionally I crunch one in the press, or split one while shooting. I've never really noticed much difference between brands. For high pressure rounds like .44 Mag or .45 Colt, I prefer Starline. JAF

May 18, 2002, 07:34 AM	#6
bowhnter Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 173	No problems...when I need new brass I buy a few boxes of magtech and fire it away pin shooting. Ta Daa new brass. cheap and reliable.

May 18, 2002, 08:27 AM	#7
Stephen A. Camp Staff In Memoriam Join Date: April 17, 1999 Posts: 2,570	Hello. IMI is always on my "short list" when buying 9mm or .45 ACP brass by the thousand. Best.

May 19, 2002, 10:27 AM	#8
stans Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2001 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 838	There is nothing wrong with IMI brass, I try to avoid S&B because of the tight pockets.

May 19, 2002, 12:57 PM	#9
Chemistry Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2001 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 158	I've had excellent results with IMI and TZZ (the same?) brass. As for Magtech (CBC headstamp?), I've never had a problem with it. So far, so good.

May 20, 2002, 06:24 AM	#11
stans Senior Member Join Date: November 9, 2001 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 838	I think TZZ is IMI brass made for military use. I had a batch of once fired TZZ years ago. It was excellent brass until I lost all of it in IPSC matches.

May 20, 2002, 11:56 AM	#12
Selfdfenz Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2001 Location: The Gas Tax State Posts: 949	Thanks for the PsOV. I think I'll give the IMI a chance if Widners still has it. And maybe some of the Magtech too. The price sure is right. Take care all. S-