I have loaded some old mil. surplus .45 brass so many times the head stamp is hard to read. Yes I reload them until they break or I loose them.
Yes it is safe. 45ACP doesn't develop anywhere near the pressure a bottle necked rifle cartridge does. .45 max pressure is 21000 psi whereas some rifle pressures are around 60000 psi.
how many times you can reload a case depends on many factors so there is no hard and fast rule.
I don't do 9mm but I expect it would be the same.
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Originally Posted by RJH245
I am reloading mostly 9mm and .45 ACP.
I friend of mine tells me he reloads 45 and 9mm until the cases develop splits. He told me that he has 9mm with over 15 loadings and 45 with over 20. He also told me that he reloads until the primer holes are so expanded that the primers almost fall out.
Is this safe?
How many times can i expect to get? Does anyone else reload pistol brass until the cases start to split?
Thanks,
Rob
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