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Watch for Kabooms.Currently tumbling a load of spent aluminum .45 ACP casings. This will be my first attempt to reload aluminum. Basically want to see if it can be done successfully, or what to pay attention to/watch for in case it ever became necessary down the road.
This is something that's been floating around the net for awhile. I am eager to find out how it works out for you.Watch for Kabooms.
If you try it, use in firearm with fully supported chamber.
And while I never considered this (never having shot aluminum in other than fully supported chambered guns) - I agree with this.If you try it, use in firearm with fully supported chamber.
I have brass, that's not the issue. This is more of an experiment/learning point. Appreciate your input though.The procedure is toss them in the trash can and get brass. If you are worried about future availability of brass, stack it deep now.
If you know a little about aluminum it in not a material really suited for a cartridge let along worked multiple times and then subjected to high stress. In factory loaded aluminum cases there is higher failure rates than brass to start with.
From a reloaded cost standpoint, aluminum usually is only used for cartridges that are common. Used brass for those same cartridges is low cost, negating the cost benefit when considering failure risk of aluminum.
Reusing aluminum cases and making primers always pops up more often during high price panic times.
Appreciate the info. My plan is minimal charges with this experiment.Lowd 'em!
'Choot 'em!
Just for funsies, just to try, just to do it.
You will then "know" about reloading aluminum cases.
Just be safety conscious, and diligent.
You might pull down a 45 with 230gn fmj....I was surprised how little powder was in the CCI Blazer.
Joe
One time only with aluminum cases.I like little projects like this. Let us know how they shoot and if you can load them again.