Quality of PMC brass for reloading?

[lrrifleman]

Hello! I am looking into shooting and reloading the 44 Special. As many of you know, this round can be expensive, whether purchasing the complete round or the brass!

I am looking to purchase some loaded ammo to start, and the most affordable appears to be PMC sjhp rounds. For those who reload PMC brass, how does this brand hold up? Have you experienced any quirks with it? Does it hold up to repeated reloads? My plan is to load light to medium charges behind a home cast 232gr SWC.

Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[OKFC05]

My experience with .40 S&W PMC brass is OK. Your sizing affects brass life more than your load. Some people expand excessively for home cast lead.

 

[Imissedagain]

We’ve been loading PMC 5.56 brass for decades without issue.
Get a quality manual... Lyman’s works... read aloud... and welcome to the real America.

 

[mikld]

I have been reloading PMC brass in several different calibers for many, many years. Just as good as any brass I've purchased. I started my 44 Magnum reloading with PMC brass in '87 or so when I had a hard case of "Magnumitis". The PMC brass stood up to my heavy (max and near max) loads as well as any other brass...

 

[Rule3]

Its brass. As good or better than any of the other regular stuff.
44 special is not a demanding, hard on brass caliber.

 

[robertrwalsh]

I have never deliberately bought any PMC brass but I have picked up a fair bit of it over the years. Never had any complaints about it.

If you want to just plain buy some brass and can't find it locally I have had good luck on the net with both Sleeping Giant and Diamond K for buying once fired and range brass. Decent prices, very reliable, prompt shipping.

 

[Freischütz]

No problem other than occasional off-center flash holes.

 

[ddixie884]

New brass is fairly economical straight from Star=Line when buying in bulk. Their free shipping is the secret. Most commercial brass is usable for reloading, but I've not tried PMC in .44spl...............

 

[growr]

I use it (PMC casings) in my 6.5x55 Swede with great results!

Randy

 

[68Dave]

They have good 223 cases. I’m sure the 44 would also be very reloadable.
David

 

[MyDads38]

You might try looking/searching on Etsy - Shop for handmade, vintage, custom, and unique gifts for everyone. I found some exceptional prices on once fired brass in most calibers. Most with free shipping.

 

[Turn4811]

For 9mm I will reload it and shoot it at the foo-foo range near the house that discourages policing your own brass. Like others have said it should work OK. But how much more is Winchester white box? WIN is great brass.

 

[AJ]

Like a Timex, works good and lasts a long time.........

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

PMC Brass: I have a couple hundred 44 Mag and a couple hundred 44 Special, that are mixed in with my Cowboy Action brass. To get the longest life avoid over flaring the case mouth and either taper crimp or light roll crimp.

For bullets 180 to 240 grain all work fine, but for Cowboy action I liked 205 RNFP best. For target loads I liked 240 SWC/Keith design best. I sold my last 44 Special revolver, but still have a M73 in 44 Special. In handgun I prefer the magnum length brass in magnum length chambers. I find the 240 LSWC to be the best performer at any velocity! But if you use speed loaders you might want to try RNFP or Truncated FP, for easier/quicker reloads!

Ivan

 

[fredj338]

I shoot quite a bit of 9mm a year, 9-10k. The only foreign brass I will reload is pmc. The other foreign stuff has given me issues with proper fit.

 

[Nevada Ed]

I have shot their 38. 357magnum , 9mm and 30-06 ammo without any problems.

I have reloaded the '06 cases four times and the pistol cases twice, w/o any problems.

It works.

 

[The Norseman]

PMC

I would not hesiate to use PMC brass for
reloading.

Poongsan Metal Manufacturing Company Ltd.,
of Seoul, South Korea manufactures PMC (Precision
Made Cartridge).

I have not had the opportunity to find, and reload
any Revolver cartridges.

I have reloaded PMC 223 brass, and it for some
reason in my AR15, produces better accuracy than
Lake City Military Brass.

PMC to me, appears to last several full length sizing's.
I also get the same accuracy from Remington and
Winchester brass.

I hope you find this useful information. The Best to
you and your Endeavors.

 

[Valmet]

I’ve never had issues when using PMC 44 Spl brass

 

[fredj338]

I have shot their 38. 357magnum , 9mm and 30-06 ammo without any problems.

I have reloaded the '06 cases four times and the pistol cases twice, w/o any problems.

It works.

Loaded a bunch of PMS in 223 as well, no issues.

 

[sophie]

I've reloaded PMC brass in 9mm for a long time and PMC and Federal are my favorite for load after load consistency. I have measured the wall thickness, length, and case opening and don't bell the top of the case much at all, just enough to start the base of the bullet and don't have problems with the PMC being reloaded quite a few times. I don't number the times I have reloaded my 9mm brass like I used to because I am blessed with plenty of 9mm brass to choose from. I've never bought new brass for my 9mm loads, only what I shoot and pick up at the range.