Brass-Number of times through a semi auto

flyingtorpedo

March 25, 2008 16:00

Before I ask I know there are TONS of variables that will change the answer. Just wanted a range to give me a general clue as to how many times a piece of brass can go through a garand/m1a. Thus far I've been sticking to 8mm mauser. Most of my brass is military. So how many loadings are you getting out of brass for your garand/m1a? Thanks! [:)]

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  jonk

  March 25, 2008 16:49

  5. More than that I don't trust- don't want it to rip off a rim.
  
  For bolt guns pretty much forever or until they crack.

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  ww2buff9067

  March 25, 2008 16:52

  5 max, then they become dummies or garbage.
  
  My bullets shipped today, as soon as they come in I'll get photos up of the slugs.
  
  BTW, make sure you full-length size the cases for semi-auto, neck sizing should be all you need for bolt rifles.
  
  Cheers,
  
  Mike

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  bpost

  March 25, 2008 17:48

  I have some LC67 brass that I shot at least 15 times in a Garand with 46gr IMR4895 pushing a 168 MK. I still have and use the brass in a 1903A3!!!

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  flyingtorpedo

  March 29, 2008 11:36

  Thanks, it appears 5 is the general rule. I'll have to clean some brass and load them up.

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