[AndrewA74]

Hey guys,
Just wanted you guy's opinions on shooting and reloading old shell casings? I have a few 38 special casings and was wondering if it would be safe to shoot them? My only concern is if they made it with sub-standard brass? Thanks.
Andrew

[Pilgrim Still]

Safe to load and shoot, assuming you are not loading to +P pressures. 38 Spl is not a high pressure cartridge. So, unless you visually detect defects in the brass, you are good to go.

[maddogg]

Send them to me.
I'll inspect them and send you only the good ones back.

[AndrewA74]

Quote:       Originally Posted by maddogg

Send them to me. I'll inspect them and send you only the good ones back.

Only if I get to inspect your rifle collection. There's been reports of a moth infestation and I need to clear the barrells for you.....

[deadzero]

as long as they are brass or nickel plated and in good shape, and not covered with green corrosion of course, there is no reason that I can think of as to why they should not be fine for loading.

[maddogg]

Quote:       Originally Posted by AndrewA74

Only if I get to inspect your rifle collection. There's been reports of a moth infestation and I need to clear the barrells for you.....

Andrew, look this one over do you see any signs of infestation?
I did put some moth balls in the butt stock just to be on the safe side.

[gandog56]

Quote:       Originally Posted by AndrewA74

Hey guys, Just wanted you guy's opinions on shooting and reloading old shell casings? I have a few 38 special casings and was wondering if it would be safe to shoot them? My only concern is if they made it with sub-standard brass? Thanks. Andrew

Define how old. SAAMI specs haven't changed much at all in a lot of years. I have 30+ year old .38 Spec. cases I have reloaded 40-50 times.