Geco/S&B Brass

[Snacker]

Happy New Year, I’ve accumulated a fair bit of Geco and S&B brass. How do you find it to reload? Any good? I’m using Nosler brass but seem to spend more time scrambling about on the ground in the dark looking for it as it’s bloody expensive!

 

[JamesH]

I’ve reloaded .223 Geco a few times and have no complaints. Seems to clean up nicely too if you like shiny.

 

[alun1960]

243 geco good for me and dont mind losing a few compared to Lapua .

 

[Smallholder]

I've also loaded Geco .223 brass. The original primers were crimped so the pockets needed a bit of work but no problems so far after about 4 reloads.

 

[Pete1944]

I reload S&B with good results up to 8 to 10 reloads with annealing each time.

 

[royalewithcheese]

Im using Geco .223 brass, removing the crimp on the primer pockets is a slightly annoying extra step but otherwise its fine

 

[Apthorpe]

I've found it quite good for at least 5+ reloads....of course the number ofnloads you can get away with depends enormously in cartridge and load. Mine are pretty mild. I like it and would definitely use it in preference to Nosler.
On the other hand, if you've got 7x57 it's complete horse****, borderline dangerous and you're lucky you found someone prepared to dispose of it for you..

 

[Snacker]

Thanks for the reply’s guys! Ah that’s good news then, I’ll keep on stashing it. unfortunately it’s 6.5x55.