Author Topic: Federal/American Eagle Rifle brass for reloading (Read 373 times)

jpuke · « **on:** December 16, 2005, 08:00:01 AM »

Has anyone used this ammo and then reloaded the cases? I heard that the brass is not good for reloading but I've used the 45 Auto brass for years with no problems - I don't know if the rifle brass will be different. I'm specifically planning on buying the 30-06 150gr stuff.

jgalar · « **Reply #1 on:** December 16, 2005, 11:38:30 AM »

It should be the same brass as other Federal cartridges. It would cost more to make different brass. The cost savings is with the bullets and powder not the brass.

Questor · « **Reply #2 on:** December 16, 2005, 03:06:02 PM »

I've used it in 44 magnum. It is perfectly good. However, in the case of 44 magnum Federal brass has the reputation of having a smaller case capacity than other brands. This can mean higher pressures. Be sure to check into this for your cartridges. It's not a bad thing, but it means that the maximum charge will probably be smaller than for another brand of brass that has a larger case capacity. I have no idea of whether this applies to Federal bottleneck cases.

ricciardelli · « **Reply #3 on:** December 17, 2005, 10:21:02 AM »

Use it and enjoy it...and when it gives-out, buy yourself a couple of hundred pieces of brass from any manufacturer, as long as it all has the same lot number.