Brass reloading question

[jrguns]

I was wondering if you can reload the Blaser 45acp aluminum cases?

And what problems should I look for expect.

 

[minihawk1]

you ussually can reload aluminum cases just make sure its not a berdan cases (two small holes on the side of the primer pocket) and its also ussually a one and done thing too.

 

[jrguns]

My worry was it was one and done the first time. I presume to look close at the shell and inspect it well before each load as done with any shell before reloading.

 

[WessonOil]

I was wondering if you can reload the Blaser 45acp aluminum cases?

And what problems should I look for expect.

Don't do it.

Buy used cases instead.

A quick Google of the topic will show that it's not a very good idea.

 

[swampratt]

I have shot the cci aluminum cases 3 times now from my 45acp do not over work the brass.
I barely flare the case mouth and no crimp when done...I use lee carbide dies and lee 200gr lee liquid alox lubed bullets
They do not move in the case..not a hot load..just low to medium plinker stuff.

after 3 firings these aluminum cases still look like day one..
OH the steel Tula 45's are also Great for reloading...fact these will take pretty high pressures

 

[Fyrtwuck]

It can and has been done but not recommended.

 

[swampratt]

here is some reading...in fact that sight has plenty of good info..
http://www.handloadersbench.com/forum20/25449.html

 

[turkeyrun]

BLAZER (aluminum) IS NOT RELOADABLE ------------ DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Buy some good brass. new or once fired doesn't matter.

 

[swampratt]

How many of you people here that say do not reload it, have ever reloaded it?????
Or are you all sheep..?
All ammo cases can fail.
Had a buddy here saturday and i was showing him the aluminum cases...Notice the flare on the aluminum case..that is too much flair.
Over working the case.....now that aluminum case i allowed him to flare to get the feel of it..It has been fired 3 times.
Notice the brass winchester case on the right in the pic..It has been fired 4 times....always below max loads..NOTICE the split in the brass case....Only one that split in the entire bunch that i shot sunday...That load was 4.5gr bullseye and 200gr cast bullet.
Maybe a week spot maybe a stress riser...

 

[Toney]

I wont even shoot alum ammo much less than reload it.