Who reloads steel case .223?

[zxcvbob]

I've wet-tumbled steel cases using weak phosphoric acid cleaner and SS pins, and they come out nice and shiny-black. They almost look like gun bluing. Citric acid might do the same thing. I dry them on a hotplate that has a cast iron top, turned up to the "warm" setting. They dry quickly and don't rust.

I think brass is a better material, but I also like being able to use alternatives when I can't find brass. It's nice to have options.

 

[Potatohead]

Their was a pretty good thread a while back on this...wish I could remember the name. A couple fellas were arguing the merits of it. Sounded like he wasnt having any problems with the steel. Maybe someone can post that thread.