LeatherNuts Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Not trying to stir the proverbial pot here, but does/has anyone ever loaded steel? I have one of those stereotypical old guys at the range i use that swears as he's picking up my spent steel that it loads just fine and anyone who says otherwise is playing right into "The Man's" hands. Anyone have any experience? I'm also aware this flags me for being a steel shooter, but in my defense i haven't put any steel through my 308 yet,all 556. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malig8r Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I know of a guy that reloads steel. He swears it's just fine too. To each their own. I know about the LuckyGunner.com ammo test between steel and brass and I've heard the argument that in the amount of money saved on steel you could buy a new barrel. For me I just figure that while there is plenty of brass to be had I would rather use it since it obturates better than steel and thereby should reduce the possibility of problems in the functionality of the weapon...at least in theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I have one of those stereotypical old guys at the range i use that swears as he's picking up my spent steel that it loads just fine and anyone who says otherwise is playing right into "The Man's" hands. Anyone have any experience? He's doing some pretty cool stuff to get those Berdan primers out of the case - I'd mess with him about it, and ask him how he's doing it - how's he depriming and resizing? This is the coolest video I've seen on it: The ticket will be converting them from Berdan primed to Boxer primed - don't know if you can do that with steel: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 The cartridge case is a seal to keep the gasses headed down the barrel behind the bullet, and not out the breach. Brass makes a better gasket than steel, but steel works for fewer loadings, then it starts to work harden and becomes a less efficient seal. And it's harder on reloading dies. AND berdan primers come in goofy sizes, and are harder to find on this side of the pond. If I wasn't such an avid reloader I'd probably only shoot steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Why ? <dontknow> not worth it on many levels . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJL Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 steel isn't as flexible as brass so although its possible, the likelihood of catastrophic failure is also much higher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeatherNuts Posted March 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I've looked at all the reasons not to i was just curious if anyone did. I talked a little with him and his big steel reloads are 762x54R. I believe he said pistol magnum primers fit for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJL Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I haven't done it myself, have talked to others who have. They say they just reload them twice max, so they keep them labeled, etc and cautiously examine between rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Back years ago I had some steel 45 ACP cases that I reloaded. That schit was hard to resize! I finally threw the stuff away after I managed to pull the carbide sizing ring out of the die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted March 21, 2015 Report Share Posted March 21, 2015 Back years ago I had some steel 45 ACP cases that I reloaded. That schit was hard to resize! I finally threw the stuff away after I managed to pull the carbide sizing ring out of the die. Sounds like a story from the book "Tales From Squatch's Bench". <laughs> "After placing about a ton of lead on the bench, I was finally able to get enough lift on the arm to get the ram to lower." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Sounds like a story from the book "Tales From Squatch's Bench". <laughs> Just remember - It's all fun-n-games until you piss off a Larry... :eek: :bat: <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
392heminut Posted March 22, 2015 Report Share Posted March 22, 2015 Just remember - It's all fun-n-games until you piss off a Larry... :eek: :bat: <lmao> Yup! :bat: Jon has already built up a pretty sizable account! :fawkdance: <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Aw Larry...I'm just funnin' with you. Next time we meet I'll treat you to some Jack's Links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malig8r Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 (edited) Aw Larry...I'm just funnin' with you. Next time we meet I'll treat you to some Jack's Links. Here ya go:https://youtu.be/k8W9U0qhLz8https://youtu.be/FJI9OG5QKYE Edited March 23, 2015 by Malig8r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 The one with the guitar was hilarious! <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 The flaming bag is awesome. Good shot Larry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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