Originally Posted by joeintexas

I can't really tell you how many reloads of 45acp I get, I just reload until I find a defect in them or I hear the "bell". 25 or 30 times is not out of the question, but then again I don't load max either. I shoot with a guy who refuses to pick up his brass and only shoots it one time. We made friends immediately!

Originally Posted by Houlton

My son brought me almost 2K of 223. A man he works with is the same way. Only new ammo. He keeps the brass and when he gets a bag full he gives it away.