I just received a bag of 1776 10mm brass. I was a bit hesitant because I've never heard of it before. But for $20 on MidwayUSA I figured what the heck, I'll try it.

The headstamp says GFL if my old eyes are seeing it right. First impressions are great. It actually (in the 15 or so I weighed) is more consistent weight than Starline. And I always use Starline as my go to heavy load brass. Flash holes are clean and have zero issues seating primers.

It's functioned well in the 50 or so rounds I've shot so far. Who knows how it will hold up long term but I'd guess just as good as any other brass.

The GFL headstamp is Fiocchi. Excellent brass.

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I just bought a couple hundred factory S&B 10mm 180gr FMJ for 45¢ per round: I figured with fired brass around that $20 per hundred, large pistol primers (almost unavailable recently?) at a dime, a typical quality (Precision Delta) 180gr FMJ at $150/1000 I was basically getting the loaded ammo for FREE! With FREE $hipping to boot!

Cheers!

P.S. I have never purchased any factory 44 Special or 44 Magnum ammo. When a new rifle caliber appears I have been known to obtain a box (or two?) to have brass available for reloading with known history.

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Didn't know that, thanks.

And yes this brass, so far, seems excellent.

I've often tried to think of how much factory ammo I've bought in the last 30+ years, it's not very much. And now that I think about it I don't think I've ever bought 44 mag factory either. Or 45 LC, and it's been quite some time since I've bought 357 magnum.

Thanks for posting!
I went a head and ordered 2 bags of the 1776 10mm auto brass, seems like a fair deal.

When Walmart was going out of the handgun ammunition (2019) I needed new 38 Special brass so I looked at Midway and Starline. But put off ordering and I just happen to be at Walmart that week and went by the Ammo Counter. Loaded Remington 38 Special was cheaper than the unloaded brass. I bought all they had. I also bought several cases of 9mm and 45 ACP that was cheaper than empty brass too.

Crate Holdings Ammo has Starline for $17.95 for a bag of 100.

I agree, excellent brass from Fiocchi if that's the headstamp.

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