Brass life

[ny32182]

I usually try for 6 loadings in brass that is fired through my ARs.

I just started loading for my .308 bolt gun, and am actually wondering what the first signs of trouble will be there. In the ARs I get tiny mouth/neck splits if I've loaded them too many times. Not sure if this will be the same wit the bolt gun.

For pistol, I don't even keep track; if the case isn't split, and drops in the chamber after sizing I will shoot it. I've done mostly 9mm though, and am just getting into loading .40.

 

[Afy]

I toss my brass when the primer pockets become too loose. i.e. start showing signs of leakage or are just too easy to seat.
I do anneal my brass every five or so loadings, and consistently trim to under the min length by .001 every time I am at the trim to or above it. Normally check every 5 loads.
I have reloaded my .22-250 about 6 times now, 6 BR now on their tenth loading, and tossed a lot of .260 after 22 loadings, because some of the primers had dark rings around them.
I do not mix my lots of brass, and do keep records. Also recently have gone from tumbling to ultasonic cleaning, dont know if it will make a difference. But the brass is really clean though not as shiny.

 

[Offfhand]

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"I read an article recently that stated that you should not reload brass more than three times. From a practical standpoint, what is the average you life you get from your brass?"

Fatcpa, Please tell us where you read this and who wrote it. We'd love to know..
Thank you