Been away awhile back with brass questions?

[Canuck Bob]

Nice to be back. Health keeps me busy but all is well. I have picked up a 30-30 Handi and a second CZ 527 lefty 223 recently.

My question is regarding current quality of 30-30 and 32 Special brass. I am stocking up and want to buy same lot number quality cases or loaded ammo with good cases. My needs are modest so the cost is secondary within reason. Please be aware I realize many will find this utter nonsense for these cartridges but no range scrap or mixed case 1X fired for me. Also I searched and the web is full of advice but it became apparent that there are many more complaints about brass the newer the posts are.

I bought some Winchester Hornet ammo and was not impressed with the resulting brass as an example. I have some Hornady 223 ammo and the brass seems good. Hornady is one brand I'm interested in except for outrageous new brass pricing. Ammo abounds at a reasonable price, particularly the new American Whitetail 30-30.

Thanks in advance.

Bob

[M. M. Wright]

I buy Starline and have had outstanding service from it.

[JerryB]

I can speak highly of Starline brass also, never had any trouble with it.

[Sixgun]

Bob....any major brand will be fine....the 30-30 is a low pressure round so there is no real need to be fancy. I buy it by the thousand, once fired and make a half dozen other calibers out of it.---6

[M. M. Wright]

What 6 said. I even make 41 Colt or 300 Savage out of it. Takes a little lathe work but I got plenty of time.

[3leggedturtle]

Been using W-W 223 brass since 2006, really pushed the velocity limits and cases are still fine. Well I lost 2 cause they got smashed they were resized, lost some skin too. Good catch on the LH CZ. I passed on one a few years back cuz it wasn't a 222, not my smarter thought. Glad your feeling well. Todd/3leg

[Canuck Bob]

Well I gave my head a shake. I'm going with Winchester brass or ammo for cases. 30-30 and 32 Special should be in Winnie brass maybe! If it isn't junk I'm going to standardize. It is half price and most reports are quite satisfactory. I'll report on quality once I pull the trigger.