If Starline is such good brass why is it less than other brands?

[Rule3]

Not complaining, just found it interesting. I order some dies and brass for my soon to have M 25 MT Gun. First time I ever ordered new brass

Starline was almost half the price of Winchester, Rem, Hornady even MagTech.

Perhaps because that's all they do and do not have huge overhead?

 

[sjmjax]

I use a lot of Starline brass and it has been very good.

I guess the lower price is because Starline specializes only in brass and developed their business model and price structure around that efficiency.

Also, you are generally buying direct from the manufacturer and not after it has been marked up by distributors and retailers.

 

[max]

I have always been happy with Starline. I am not sure the majors really want to sell brass.

 

[Sully]

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I guess the lower price is because Starline specializes only in brass and developed their business model and price structure around that efficiency.

Also, you are generally buying direct from the manufacturer and not after it has been marked up by distributors and retailers.

100% YUP!

I was buying nickle casings here and there on the net and finally said the heck with that and order 500 brass casings direct. I'll keep the 300 nickle cases back for HOT....*S*...loads and use the brass for "everyday shooting"

 

[gregintenn]

Lack of name recognition? I dunno, but I'd just as soon have Starline brass as anyone's.

 

[Wee Hooker]

...because your not paying for a big brand name and the baggage that goes with it?

 

[Harrison]

I have had brass from Win and Rem, that suffered from premature split necks, or had undersized primer pockets. It was not usual, but not unusual either. I have never had any problem with Starline brass. I think their QC may be better.

Price is not always an indicator of quality.

 

[Skip Sackett]

I have only ever bought a smidgen of brass that wasn't at least once fired. Usually, I get mine by the 5 gallon bucket full and have to sort it!

Don't ask how much 9mm I have!

It comes from an indoor range and the paying customer lanes. There could be some that have been reloaded, not may though. If someone reloads and goes in there to shoot, they usually come out with more brass than they went in with!

Fiocchi, Winchester, Remington, Magtech, A-merc and a few others have come home with me. I use almost all of it!

Oh, yeah, the price per 5 gallon bucket? Usually under $10!

I doubt I could buy new brass for that price.

 

[Roadranger]

I've had to buy most of 45 Colt brass at the thread suggests. Very little if it lying around at ranges. I recently bought 1000 Starline 45 Colt brass for $205 at the gun show in Mesquite, Texas. I got 500 brass and 500 nickel. I'm happy with that. I think that the point is not that Starline is underpriced, so much as the others are overpriced. I've never had any issues with Starline brass and it's a family run business. Bob!

 

[tbury]

Profit margins for the Ammo boys is best for loaded ammo not components. Components is a small part of WW, RP, and even Magtech; but they do have overhead including advertising and Liability insurance which I am guessing is much less for Starline.

 

[Rule3]

I have only ever bought a smidgen of brass that wasn't at least once fired. Usually, I get mine by the 5 gallon bucket full and have to sort it!

Don't ask how much 9mm I have!

It comes from an indoor range and the paying customer lanes. There could be some that have been reloaded, not may though. If someone reloads and goes in there to shoot, they usually come out with more brass than they went in with!

Fiocchi, Winchester, Remington, Magtech, A-merc and a few others have come home with me. I use almost all of it!

Oh, yeah, the price per 5 gallon bucket? Usually under $10!

I doubt I could buy new brass for that price.

Well Skip,

We know you get you lead wheel weights for free,and your wife buys your molds for you, now you get you brass for free so I am afraid to ask where your powder comes from and who is pulling the handle on the Dillon that you got at a garage sale for $5.00.

Hope it's really, really cold there.

I sent you a PM

 

[Skip Sackett]

Well Skip,

We know you get you lead wheel weights for free,and your wife buys your molds for you, now you get you brass for free so I am afraid to ask where your powder comes from and who is pulling the handle on the Dillon that you got at a garage sale for $5.00.

Hope it's really, really cold there.

I sent you a PM

I'll answer after I get home from church!

(Jealousy is such an ugly word! )


I'm just like the rest of you! I have to buy my powder! I just have several local sources and from time to time, they have stuff marked down! ( )

 

[GLL]

As has been mentioned the key to buying Starline brass is to always order direct not through a dealer. Shipping is free !

I just ordered a bunch !

.45Colt is $153/1000 !

.44 Special is $146/1000

.45 Auto Rim is $150/1000

Jerry

 

[longranger]

Starline has a niche in that they only make straight wall cases and still popular "obsolete" cartridges that others don't feel is profitable.So with minimal investvment in machines and less steps to make a straight wall case their prices are low and quality is high.You are paying for all of the machines and labor for stuff you won't buy or need from other makers.They make no loaded ammuntion but several loaded ammuntion makers use their brass with a proprietary headstamps.

 

[Rule3]

I'll answer after I get home from church!

(Jealousy is such an ugly word! )


I'm just like the rest of you! I have to buy my powder! I just have several local sources and from time to time, they have stuff marked down! ( )

Probably more green, like Envy!

 

[mkk41]

Why are aftermarket performance automotive & motorcycle parts (Crane/Edelbrock/Holley/Wiseco/S&S/JIMS) cheaper and better than OEM (Ford/GM/MOPAR/HarleyDavidson) parts?

 

[VAdoublegunner]

Man, I don't have a clue. But I sure am glad it's that way!

I can't think of a better brass that meets my needs. You know the old saying about don't look a gift horse in the mouth.

 

[Titegroups]

Starline produces a good product at a fair price.

 

[Rule3]

Why are aftermarket performance automotive & motorcycle parts (Crane/Edelbrock/Holley/Wiseco/S&S/JIMS) cheaper and better than OEM (Ford/GM/MOPAR/HarleyDavidson) parts?

Ooh, ooh, I know the answer to that one!

I dare not say or I might be put in the corner for a time out.

 

[Dave T]

I must not live right (LOL). Every time I've visited the Starline web site they are out of stock for the caliber I'm looking for.

Dave