BEWARE MAXXTECH ammo/brass

[Rustystud]

The issues should be self explainatory. See photos. This ammo will bring motorized ammo processors to a screaching halt.

 

[GotRDid]

Thread 'Maxxtech 9mm ammo and brass'

Apr 7, 2024

What is the advantages of making brass like Maxxtech does?

• cheek9075
• Replies: 2
• Forum: Reloading Forum (All Calibers)

 

[GotRDid]

Thread 'Avoid Maxxtech Pistol Brass'

Mar 20, 2021

Forum Boss: Another member explained that this brass has an inner sleeve that may interfere with bullet seating.

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I saw a video on you tube a couple days ago. The guy showed a couple types he couldnt reload and I think he didnt know how to swage or cut the crimp out of 9mm of all cartridges. But the one 9mm brand is MAXXTECH. He tried to seat a 147 grain bullet and it was sticking way out and couldnt push it in. If you have any the inside of the case is stepped inside.The wall thickness jumps from normal .013 thick and it goes down .198 thou and the wall thickness goes to about .070...

• jonbearman
• Replies: 3
• Forum: Main Message Board

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[Leo_B]

Let me guess. It was less expensive than reputable brass like Starline from a reputable seller like Midway. SMH. Caveat Emptor

 

[GotRDid]

Rustystud, thank you for the refreshment of this topic. These casings are still in circulation.







“FM” is another, albeit unknown source, and only nominally overweight.

 

[GotRDid]

R-P casing for reference.


FM case


Maxxtech.

 

[BHP9]

R-P casing for reference.
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FM case
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Maxxtech.
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That's a hellofaway to load ammo through the flash hole. Even more difficul with stick powder! LOL!

I've loaded similar brass. The ledge is to stop bullet setback.

 

[RegionRat]

These features are useful for full auto ammo or duty ammo, to mitigate set-back and such.

Those loads and the processes are set up for this kind of brass.

If you gather brass from ranges where LEO/MIL are practicing with autos and such, you may run into this type more often. Unless you have enough of it, this isn't worth the trouble.