I have decided to add the 10mm to the 9mm and .40 that I reload to bring the per box price down to a more acceptable range. I have saved brass from Underwood and other "store" bought boxes but am curious as to how many loads roughly are people getting out of their brass before discarding it? I dont load max but do get close. I shoot out of both the stock Gen 3 barrel and a Storm Lake 6"
I am reposting this at GT as well.
I max load 2-3 times then back off to practice loads
i get about 10-12 loads before i start to see split mouths.
Inspection!, Inspection!, Inspection! Did I mention Inspection?
One thing I did add is another step in processing/reconditioning my brass, that step is "Pass-Thru Sizing", this provides another opportunity at looking and handling the brass. Please read about this procees here; http://10mm-firearms.com/reloading-10mm-ammo/pass-thru-sizing-using-lee-fcd/ (http://10mm-firearms.com/reloading-10mm-ammo/pass-thru-sizing-using-lee-fcd/)
Also read this about the problematic condition of "Smiled Brass" here; http://10mm-firearms.com/reloading-10mm-ammo/cross-section-of-a-smiley/ (http://10mm-firearms.com/reloading-10mm-ammo/cross-section-of-a-smiley/)
At least one person here has mentioned that his 10mm brass actually shortens after additional usages, and I believe actually gets to the point of being too short to use anymore.
I see a little shrinkage in the first loading or two, but after that i don't notice any additional shrinking. Others may have different results. As I mentioned above after 2-3 loadings my brass no longer gets worked anywhere near as hard. That may be the difference.
I am a big fan of push through sizing and of a good tumbling. Easier to see defects when inspecting clean brass.
It sort of DOES depend on who makes the brass, whether it is brass or nickel plated, and whether you anneal your cases every so often. I EXPECT 8-10 reloads without any effort on my part. Just shoot them till the neck cracks appear, which they will sooner or later.
Quote from: REDLINE on February 10 2013 12:41:01 AM MST
At least one person here has mentioned that his 10mm brass actually shortens after additional usages, and I believe actually gets to the point of being too short to use anymore.
But don't throw it out. Once it gets short enough, start using it in your 40 S&W! ;D ;D ;D
Just kidding!
I think everyone wonders .......some have tried .... and show the results!
Some reading for the curious minds... http://www.thegunzone.com/10v40.html
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Quote from: claimbuster on February 16 2013 06:25:10 PM MST
Quote from: REDLINE on February 10 2013 12:41:01 AM MST
At least one person here has mentioned that his 10mm brass actually shortens after additional usages, and I believe actually gets to the point of being too short to use anymore.
But don't throw it out. Once it gets short enough, start using it in your 40 S&W! ;D ;D ;D
Just kidding!
LOL ;)
Nobody anywhere can say you should get X amount of reloads for any case. Depends on too many variables. How hot you load, you have a tight or loose chamber, fully supported ramp or not, etc. I have some .45's I have reloaded 30-40 times as it's a pretty low pressure round and doesn't create many problems. I've had factory 10mm ammo showing cracks the very FIRST time I fired it. I got some 10mm cases I've probably reloaded at least ten times.