Which brass to keep?

[Hoss in IL]

You're brave. When I screw up a case, I drop the EMPTY case in a pistol and fire it to set the primer off and just re-size and de-cap the case. I don't want to try to de-cap a live primer on my progressive press, too close to the tube of live primers.

[skosh69]

Originally Posted by Hoss in IL

You're brave. When I screw up a case, I drop the EMPTY case in a pistol and fire it to set the primer off and just re-size and de-cap the case. I don't want to try to de-cap a live primer on my progressive press, too close to the tube of live primers.

Brave? Nobody's ever called me that, stoopid or dumbazz, is more like it! hahaha

Never thought about that, just "popping it off", might have to try that!

I use a single stage, so no live primers are near, except the ones that I've just punched out that are in the catch.

[GoldenVolt]

Hay Ell,

Keep all the brass. Who knows, you might end up with more of that odd ball stuff. Then you can have a hole box of bastard bullets.

Since you are using a single stage press, you will learn what feels right. You'll know will when you have a bad case. When you start de-primming / resizing and you come across one that has very little resistance, stop and check the casing, make sure there aren't any cracks. If something doesn't seem right then STOP.

As far as separating by head stamp. I have mixed thoughts, yes it would be great if you separated your stash. But if you don't have the time no biggie.

If you are looking for accuracy then by all means separate you brass.

This is a low pressure round you can reload them many more times compared to 9mm. And yes, you can pop out the primer with the press. DO IT GENTLY.
You can also reuse that primer.

[GoldenVolt]

Originally Posted by Hoss in IL

You're brave. When I screw up a case, I drop the EMPTY case in a pistol and fire it to set the primer off and just re-size and de-cap the case. I don't want to try to de-cap a live primer on my progressive press, too close to the tube of live primers.

Terry,
Agreed. I wouldn't recommend de-priming a progressive press.

Greg

[AutoMag]

As long as none of it is aluminum keep it all!!

Just check well for cracks or splits!!

[Grizzman]

With some cartridges, I use different brass brands to make it easy to identify different loads that use the same bullet.

I've used all of the ones listed except CBC with good results.

[DaFadda]

Skosh, keep it all. I load single stage on a Lee Classic Turret press and I prefer to hand prime. Like some of the others, I sort, then tumble, THEN look over the brass for splits etc.... after its clean. It's just easier that way for me. I also don't pay too much attention to headstamps. I used to, but I reload for practice and plinking, not for competition, so the need just isn't really there (again, its just my opinion). Brass that's not in your caliber? Throw it all in a bucket. It's brass. Its worth something on the scrap market. I must have 4 -5 thousand .45 acp brass right now, several thousands of 9 mm, and another few thousands of .40 cal. And I don't load 40 or 9mm. I've got the dies, its just cheaper to by 9mm than to reload it (TODAY... who knows about the WTSHTF day) Don't go bad.... got the room, a few 5 gallon buckets from Home Depot and I'm good to go.

Depriming? Not on a progressive. If you choose to do it on a single stage, be sure you put your "ears" on, and for God's sake... keep your hands clear!!! In fact, just do what the others said. Take it outside and shoot the primer, or throw it in a bucket and dispose of at the range.

Have a great morning!!!
Da

[JohnnyMoses]

I even save the small pistol primer 45ACP cases. Maybe I'll go to a match where I can't police up my brass? They'd work well there.

[Dave Waits]

Ell, don't worry about seperating headstamps, there's not enough difference for general use reloads to worry about it. My reloads are all mixed headstamp.

[NAMVET72]

Originally Posted by Dave Waits

Ell, don't worry about seperating headstamps, there's not enough difference for general use reloads to worry about it. My reloads are all mixed headstamp.

I Totally Agree with Dave, only time ot do that IMHO is if you are shooting competion with it................