Chinese NATO 1x fired cases?

[dfraser]

Hi all

I have been collecting the brass that I fire from my ar. It is Chinese military 556 brass. Are these cases even reloadable? If so, is there something that I should be aware about reloading these. My Lyman book says nothing about these.

Can someone confirm that these are 55 grain?

Regards

 

[Phat Eagle]

They use 55 gr bullets. They are reloadable, but not the best brass in the world.

 

[dfraser]

Kinda figured, thought I would ask before I chuck these to the garbage

Thanks

 

[Phat Eagle]

Just make sure you check closely for splits, etc. I also find they're pretty soft and dent easily.

 

[bobbynewmark]

How many you got.. I reload them all the time

you should trim though.. I found case length all over the place. I have reloaded them twice, maybe three times then recycle

no issues.. A s**t case will probably fail the first time, or so it seems with Norc brass IME

 

[just having some fun]

If you were nearby I would take them off your hands no problem ---- but 223 brass is almost not worth shipping unless you get a good price for them x1k

I would rate them better than some and have less splits than some

name brand and crimped primer are a pita

 

[dfraser]

Sorry about the late response guys, vacationing in BC

I got about 3 spam cans worth of this brass.

I am going to hang on to them then. If I get 1 or 2 reloads, then they will be worth hanging on to for myself.

Thanks for your information guys!

Regards

 

[CanAm]

it is getting older, so annealing will help

 

[dfraser]

it is getting older, so annealing will help

Really, even if it is only 1 x fired? They are all 92 - 95 headstamp years, though.

Regards

 

[saskcop]

I have reloaded tonnes of them with nary a hiccup. Inspect them after each reload and discard if the usual issues come up - same as any other brass. I personally have had good results with Norinco brass. Is it the best in the world? Nope, not even close, but I have gotten 5-6 reloads out of them quite easily with fairly hot loads.

 

[dfraser]

I have reloaded tonnes of them with nary a hiccup. Inspect them after each reload and discard if the usual issues come up - same as any other brass. I personally have had good results with Norinco brass. Is it the best in the world? Nope, not even close, but I have gotten 5-6 reloads out of them quite easily with fairly hot loads.

Cool, thanks for that.

 

[Ganderite]

I reload it. Range pick ups.

My load is mid-power. I just size and reload. No problems yet.

Here is 4,000 waiting to get loaded.

 

[CanAm]

Really, even if it is only 1 x fired? They are all 92 - 95 headstamp years, though.

Regards

yes, the are splitting because of age. Some batches are better than others. An anneal will extend the case life.

 

[dfraser]

yes, the are splitting because of age. Some batches are better than others. An anneal will extend the case life.

Thanks for that, leaned something new!

 

[pmt]

Chinese NATO 1x fired cases?

When did China join NATO?