I know this has been asked a lot, I did google and read, but my question is slightly different.
First off, my understanding is there are several things that play a factor, primarily quality of brass, how hot it is loaded, the action type, and sizing type.
For me this means
9mm, mixed range brass, semi auto gun, loaded near max, FL sized
223, mixed range brass, semi auto gun, loaded near max, FL Small base sized
30-06, good quality virgin brass, bolt gun, loaded near max, currently FL sized, considering neck sizing.
The Question!
How long do primer pockets last? I am looking into getting an annealing machine to try to extend brass life. If the primer pockets get loose it will not matter if I can keep the necks going...
Based on my understanding rifle brass will typically last 5 firings before the necks need annealed. I am trying to understand how much more life I can get out of a casing if I can anneal. I would be happy if I could get 10 firings out of 223 brass, brass and 15 or more from the 30-06. But again, if the primer pockets go early there is no point.
First off, my understanding is there are several things that play a factor, primarily quality of brass, how hot it is loaded, the action type, and sizing type.
For me this means
9mm, mixed range brass, semi auto gun, loaded near max, FL sized
223, mixed range brass, semi auto gun, loaded near max, FL Small base sized
30-06, good quality virgin brass, bolt gun, loaded near max, currently FL sized, considering neck sizing.
The Question!
How long do primer pockets last? I am looking into getting an annealing machine to try to extend brass life. If the primer pockets get loose it will not matter if I can keep the necks going...
Based on my understanding rifle brass will typically last 5 firings before the necks need annealed. I am trying to understand how much more life I can get out of a casing if I can anneal. I would be happy if I could get 10 firings out of 223 brass, brass and 15 or more from the 30-06. But again, if the primer pockets go early there is no point.
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