input on the caseing

[rayrayz]

Hi Calguns members.
Just had a question about the different types of "brass" used in bullets. I was wondering what the big difference is between brass and aluminum. does one ware the gun more than the other? I can get CCI Blazers (Al jackets) for about $10 for 50rounds or I can go to Wally world and pick up Winchesters with brass jackets for about $20 for 100 rounds. I just use these for the range. Kind of like the CCi better because it is cleaner than the Winchester. TIA

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The aluminum casings cannot be reloaded.

Not sure on the relative wear they put on your firearm.

[rayrayz]

thanks for the reply

[CSACANNONEER]

The aluminum casings cannot be reloaded.

Not sure on the relative wear they put on your firearm.

Well, they can be reloaded but, it's not easy. You need a couple special tools and berdan primers to do it. To put it simply, it's not worth reloading them.

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Ah, yes, I forgot about the berdan primers.

I've seen some writeups on reloading Wolf steel cases. I don't think they're supposed to be worth the effort either.

[rayrayz]

so in your experience is it better to shoot CCI blazer (al) or winchester threw a P6. yeah I got in on one of thoes. likeing it very much. just wished ammo was a little cheaper.

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likeing it very much. just wished ammo was a little cheaper.

This is the point where you either go buy lots of reloads from gun shows or you have everyone here tell you to start reloading your own.