Im not saying its a substitute for brass, simply it can be used if needed, and youll likely get more than one loading out of most of it.Well, that performance (splitting) is about ten times as bad as what I get from brass cases. If that much.
Looked at from the other perspective, it is 5 times the number of useful reloads than if you left them on the groundWell, that performance (splitting) is about ten times as bad as what I get from brass cases. If that much.
...or tumble them in dry media with a capful of Nu-finish addedI don't recommend reloading aluminum cases, but if you do, you might consider leaving the sizing lube on.
Because I reload whatever cases I shoot, I won't go near the aluminum stuff, since it is non-reloadable.
What’s the status of aluminum case ammo for handguns today?
Interesting that you can reload aluminum in a pinch. I doubt I ever would but I might be less inclined to leave them for the lawn mower now.
Actually, as AK103K noted, it's possible to reload some of the Boxer-primed Blazer aluminum cases, though I would not use them in a semi-auto. I loaded some .45 ACP Blazer aluminum cases with light loads to try out of my Dad's 625, they worked fine, though I consider doing that a one-shot (pun intended) deal, I don't think I'd try getting two reloads out of them. I have some Blazer .45 ACP cases sized, deprimed and flared, ready for when I get a .45 ACP revolver. Note: These .45 ACP cases use small pistol primers.Because I reload whatever cases I shoot, I won't go near the aluminum stuff, since it is non-reloadable.
It’s always a question of when they tested the cases, technology is a moving target, better manufacturing techniques, better alloys, better designs, etc. The 1st Blazers were of dubious quality but that was back in the late 70’s ... going on 40 years ago.Since they are available for civilian sale, you can bet they were tested and evaluated (and obviously found wanting) long ago, as were the polymer/brass based ones. You don't see them in use in the military, now do you?
Are you differentiating that from domestic steel cased ammo?I have also been told that steel-cased commie ammo can also be reloaded, it just has the opposite problem, it's too hard on your dies.