I reload a LOT of 9mm. I have started to notice a couple of split cases lately, so I figure I'm reaching the total reload lifespan of the brass. So I wonder if anyone has a real world round count before failure that you stick to?
Now of the 5 split 9mm cases I have, 4 happen to be winchester, and 1 is blazer. I have had some issues in the past reloading winchester rifle cases, so in general I avoid them.
So do you guys keep track of number of reload cycles for pistol brass, and if so, how do you do it for large batches? Right now I sort of have them in 5 gallon pails, and sort of just cycle the pails as they empty out. I know 9mm isn't that $ if you buy in bulk lots, but even if I save 2-5₵ on each round, it adds up.
Now of the 5 split 9mm cases I have, 4 happen to be winchester, and 1 is blazer. I have had some issues in the past reloading winchester rifle cases, so in general I avoid them.
So do you guys keep track of number of reload cycles for pistol brass, and if so, how do you do it for large batches? Right now I sort of have them in 5 gallon pails, and sort of just cycle the pails as they empty out. I know 9mm isn't that $ if you buy in bulk lots, but even if I save 2-5₵ on each round, it adds up.