Use Brass Cases—Not Steel or Aluminum

When purchasing used or once-fired pistol cases, make sure you are buying brass cartridge cases intended for reloading.

Steel and aluminum cases should not simply be mixed into a batch of brass cases. They have different characteristics and are not the normal choice for conventional reloading.  Brass is popular with reloaders because it can be resized, reprimed and reused through multiple loading cycles.

Pay Attention to .45 Auto Primer Sizes

One important consideration for .45 Auto (.45 ACP) reloaders is primer-pocket size. Traditionally, .45 Auto brass has used a large pistol primer, but some manufacturers also produce 45 Auto cases with small pistol primer pockets. The simple rule is: sort your .45 Auto brass by primer-pocket size before you begin loading.

Once-Fired Brass Is a Smart Reloading Investment

For shooters who reload regularly, buying once-fired pistol brass is one of the easiest ways to reduce the cost of ammunition. You get a case that has already been fired once, while avoiding the higher price of new brass and the uncertainty of random range pickups.

Good-quality once-fired brass also gives the reloader a consistent starting point for case preparation. After inspection and cleaning, the cases can be prepared and loaded according to the appropriate reloading manual and manufacturer data.

Quality Once-Fired Brass at Duck Creek Sporting Goods

At Duck Creek Sporting Goods, we offer once-fired pistol brass at approximately half the price of new brass. It’s a practical choice for reloaders who want to stretch their shooting budget without paying new-brass prices.

Whether you’re loading a few hundred rounds for the range or stocking up for high-volume shooting, once-fired pistol brass is an economical way to keep your reloading costs down.

Save money on your next reloading project—choose quality once-fired brass from Duck Creek Sporting Goods.