Ok, so it seems we need a gun discussion thread

[The Ninja]

brass is what typically ammo cases are made out of. Some companies use a very soft steel, which is acceptable but is not reloadable due to the properties of steel and i believe the primers they use are not removable. I believe some companies use aluminum cases, these too are not reloadable to my knowledge.

Brass is by for the most desirable, it can be reused time and time again and is soft but strong (not harmful on the gun, but very safe).

And just for kicks and giggles:

BRASS


STEEL with polymer coating


ALUMINUM

AH, I understand now. Before I thought "reloading" meant replacing the clip and continuing firing. I didn't know it meant reusing the bullet casing or whatever. Thanks.

[Danny]

AH, I understand now. Before I thought "reloading" meant replacing the clip and continuing firing. I didn't know it meant reusing the bullet casing or whatever. Thanks.

reloading is taking the magazine out and replacing with another one.

but "ammutnition reloading" is taking the spent brass (the shell thats ejected after the gun fires) and puting fresh powder, primer and a new bullet in it. You do this all at you own house using seperatly purchased materials. It saves money versus store bought ammunition.

here is what a reloading press looks like. You can see three cases (brass) in the photo, each is at a different station. Each station preforms a different task (press the bullet on, pour powder, reshape case, deprime, and primer). just a lil fyi thats the general idea.

[SL65AMG]

reloading is taking the magazine out and replacing with another one.

but "ammutnition reloading" is taking the spent brass (the shell thats ejected after the gun fires) and puting fresh powder, primer and a new bullet in it. You do this all at you own house using seperatly purchased materials. It saves money versus store bought ammunition.

here is what a reloading press looks like. You can see three cases (brass) in the photo, each is at a different station. Each station preforms a different task (press the bullet on, pour powder, reshape case, deprime, and primer). just a lil fyi thats the general idea.

nice turret press.... is that yours???

[Danny]

nice turret press.... is that yours???

not yet.. hopefully in the future sometime