[ARCHIVED THREAD] - brass

Posted: 12/7/2015 6:42:49 PM EDT

Need some 556/223 brass to load..reloaded some federal cases from walmart...doesn't seem very good...a lot of trouble getting primers in. What brass is recommended...what to stay away from...good sources.

Posted: 12/7/2015 7:06:38 PM EDT

[#1]

Quoted:
Need some 556/223 brass to load..reloaded some federal cases from walmart...doesn't seem very good...a lot of trouble getting primers in. What brass is recommended...what to stay away from...good sources.

View Quote

Were the primers crimped? If so, did you remove the crimp before re-priming?

Posted: 12/7/2015 8:27:46 PM EDT

[#2]

If the Federal brass also has the year stamped, it is excellent brass, but does have a crimp which must be removed.

Posted: 12/8/2015 5:09:24 PM EDT

[#3]

Try the Reloading forum under the Armory tab.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - brass

AR Sponsor

Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.

Warning

Confirm Action

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - brass

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - brass