Any reason 357 brass is hard to find?

Missouri Bullets has Starline .357 Magnum brass in stock.
http://www.missouribullet.com/details.php?prodId=179&category=16&secondary=&keywords=

Doesn't Starline Brass have it?

In answer to your question, .357 Magnum ammunition is not fired in volume by military or law enforcement agencies, nor by individuals; agencies and individuals who have weapons that are chambered for .357 normally load them with .38 special, and reserve the more powerful cartridge for "special occasions" - hence the limited availability of reloadable .357 cases.

Yeah, people like me getting tired of chasing brass ! Haha Catpop

Midway wants $153.99 per 1000 plus shipping for Starline. However, $230 is still cheaper than 1,000 rounds of factory ammo. They don't even list bulk ammo. 500 rounds of Remington runs over $200.
Brass can usually be had at gun shows.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/941123751/starline-reloading-brass-357-magnum


Sorry
My bad, thought it was in stock.

I have noticed that prices for once-fired .357 brass have gone up exponentially over the last few years. IMO, people just don't leave much .357 brass on the ground these days. Most .357 shooters I know reload and, even those who don't are likely to save it for someone in their circle who does.

I would keep my eye open for starline to start taking back orders on it again. I know it sucks to have to wait but you can buy new starline brass cheaper than most once fired brass.

I thought for sure the brass was in stock at Midway and Nickel was out? Oh Well. Here is some on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...vptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_6h044vcqj9_e

If you search the web I am sure there are other places also.

Here is once fired 250 for $45

http://www.topbrassreloading.com/product/once-fired-357-magnum-brass-250-pcs-yellow-brass/

I do not know these people?

http://www.americanspecialtyammo.com/handgun-brass.html

Here ya go and in stock. https://www.upammosupply.com/catalog/104
Dougs a good guy, I have dealt with him many times.

Thanks 2b I marked on favorites. I have another 357, Dan Wesson from the pack I believe 8/3.8'' barrel. just laying up that will be something I will be getting ready to reload for. I'm having a hard time finding some 357.

Put an ad out looking for used brass.

Used .357 brass has been hard to find for 20 years. I used to think it was blasphemy to buy used brass. I only had 1000-1500 pieces for the longest time. I finally sucked up 5 years or so ago and paid for used brass. Even then, it was tough to find.

gonoles_1980 said:

$230 for 1000 pieces is a little high, but it's good to have a backup plan if I start having issues with my current brass. Thanks for the link.

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I wasn't suggesting you buy all 1000 there, only that you might want to get 100 or 200 to hold you over until supplies return to somewhat normal. I agree that price is prohibitive.

I feel lucky, I was on the notification list at Midway for the new Starline 357 brass. I got the notification on my phone, quickly ordered 500, and in a few minutes they were out of stock again. I had been on the notification list for a long time, maybe a year? It was so long I forgot about it.

Ended up paying about $0.17 per, which was cheaper than once-fired brass from other places.

Diamond K has once-fired in stock.

http://www.diamondkbrass.com/.357-MAG-500.html

I'm hoarding it like a jealous miser with a silver dime.
I figure all I need is just one more bucket full and I'll be fine. No, maybe two. Well, just a few more...

Put yourself on the "notify me" list @ Starline. My experience has been that it's not long till you get notified. Once notified, there seems to be plenty to go around. Like any reloading component over the last few years, it's best to get it while you can, as opposed to when you need it.

The most economical and fastest way to buy any new brass is from Starline direct. They are much cheaper than their suppliers that carry it, and, orders for over $50 they ship free.
Just find your cartridge and get your name on the "notify me" list.
They, and I am sure all brass manufacturers, do not run all calibers all the time, they rotate.