Is aluminum cased ammo OK?

The only thing that is aluminum is the cartridge case. And that, in itself, is harmless to your firearms. Now what can happen comes from the fact that aluminum is more brittle than brass. Many defensive guns today have very loose chambers.

What ammo is better brass or aluminum?

They’re basically both fine. Aluminum and brass are softer than the metal in your chamber and, as such, won’t cause damage. In practice the aluminum-cased ammunition tends to be dirtier and a bit less consistent than its brass counterpart.

What’s wrong with aluminum casings?

So the downside of aluminum bullets? Well, you’re looking at two key points: The first one is that aluminum has a lower melting point, meaning that it heats up faster. If this happens in your firearm, the aluminum casing will expand in the barrel chamber and can get stuck.

Is Blazer aluminum case ammo good?

There are currently two companies producing aluminum-cased ammo: CCI’s Blazer line and Federal Premium Ammunitions. Both of these companies are held in high regard and would not risk their reputation for an untested and unproven product. The reality is, aluminum bullets are neither untested nor unproven.

Is aluminum good for bullets?

Although you could theoretically make bullets out of aluminum, it does not have properties usually associated with good bullets. It tends to disintegrate when it strikes a target, it is extremely light (this is bad in bullets. You want enough weight to really hammer someone, but not enough that your ballistics suffer.

Why is steel cased ammo bad?

The other problem with steel cased ammo is that the cases don’t expand the same way that brass cases do. This causes carbon build up between the case and the chamber wall. This build up can cause stuck cases. Sometimes these cases will stick so severely that it is difficult to remove them even with a cleaning rod.

What is wrong with aluminum ammunition?

If this happens in your firearm, the aluminum casing will expand in the barrel chamber and can get stuck. This can cause a failure to eject the casing and create a malfunction called a “double feed.” The second downside of aluminum bullets is the fact that you’re not supposed to reload them.

Is steel cased ammo really that bad?

There is nothing about steel-cased ammo that says it’s of inherently lower quality than brass. That said, it’s important to note that a lot, if not most, steel-cased ammo is produced to less-strict tolerances and with less consistency than brass ammo.

Is aluminum ammo any good?

Cartridges with an aluminum casing are a great choice for people who have no interest in reloading their spent brass casings. The aluminum cases also provide an excellent choice for long-term storage ammo, as they are extremely corrosion-resistant. Finally, the competitive price makes aluminum-cased ammo a great choice for casual shooting.

Is Blazer brass ammo good?

Blazer Brass feeds as any ammo should, but the aluminum-cased ammo may be more likely to jam or cause timing issues with the slide of a semi-automatic pistol. It’s because aluminum is not as smooth as brass. It’s more likely to hang up if you’re gun has a rough chamber. Still, it’s unlikely and is considered a reliable ammo option.

Can aluminum ammo be reloaded?

No Reloading. You’ll find reloading debates on firearms and ammunition forums, but the official stance is just don’t do it. Though it is very strong, aluminum does have a lower melting point than brass or steel and the structural integrity of the casing simply isn’t guaranteed to hold up successfully through one or more reloads.