Starline Brass

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Anyone used this brass before, what's your experience and how many reloads where you able to get out of this brass before you have to toss them. I noticed this is 3 times less than the cost of federal brass. Any info is greatly appreciated.

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[xlsbob]

I have Starline for my .44 magnum and .45 colt. Most have only been loaded only 4-5 times so far but there hasn't been any problems. Starline is good stuff, I plan to buy it for all my revolvers eventually.

 

[2506]

I use it for all my 45 Colt loads, from mild plinkers to super-charged skookum loads with no problems at all. For my plinkers, I'm well beyond 5 reloads with no signs of stress or anything to be concerned about. For hot loads I only reload thrice, then throw them in the plinker bucket. It's great brass, as far as I'm concerned. An internet search will tell you the same. I don't have experience with it in any other caliber.

 

[deadshot2]

In today's market, if any brand of brass is available people tend to consider it good. Beggars tend to be less choosy.

That said, I haven't had any problems with Starline brass. Can't say the same for Federal.

 

[Throckmorton]

I"v e used it for years in my 45colt cowboy loads. No idea how many times it's been loaded,but a dozen would not be an exageation.

 

[bballer182]

Starline is top notch

 

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The reason I asked this question is that, it seem the stock of Starline brass at Sportmans Warehouse is not selling, they have tons of them at their Portland location.

 

[bballer182]

Maybe because their prices are ridiculous and its the last to go because of it... ???

 

[FA9]

I like it.

 

[vertical ascent]

Maybe because their prices are ridiculous and its the last to go because of it... ???

If I am not mistaken, Starline Brass (9mm) $10/100 and Federal (9mm) $30/100

 

[bballer182]

Weird. If it were me I'd go for the starline first over the Federal even if the price was the same for both

 

[Mark W.]

Maybe its because no one can get primers or powder?

 

[Throckmorton]

mayhbe because the market is FLOODED with used brass cheaper? that is a big 'maybe'but ya never know.

 

[RVTECH]

Maybe its because no one can get primers or powder?

Yea, you can't reload the brass you already have so why buy more? But then 'new' brass always seems to be plentiful on the racks at Wholesale Spor, oops! soon to be Sportsman's Warehouse (again) in Bend. (When they re-open their doors)

 

[Papercidal]

Starline is about the best you can get. I am always amazed that win or fed brass is usually only a few dollars less for 100 than live ammo from the same company

 

[Marine Airedale]

I have had excellent results with Starline in .357, 45 Colt and 44 magnum. Like others, even if the price were the same I would buy Starline over other makers brass.

 

[AMProducts]

Starline makes some of the best brass out there, as a company they are a pain in the butt to deal with (delays, cancelled orders, backorders etc) but they do make A+ brass that looks good, and lasts a long time. If you're pushing moderate loads in a revolver or .45 ACP, you can expect 10-20 reloads out of them. Smaller higher pressure cartridges wear out faster...