Okay guys-
I have a Geissele Super Duty on the way. Now I want to stock some ammo so I’ll have plenty to learn, practice, and train with.
First question: Steel-case or brass-case ammo? And, as a subset, brass jacketed projectiles or steel/alloy?
Here’s my understanding:
- Brass case / copper jacketed is the ideal. Least wear on the gun, chamber, and bore. Probably most accurate, and with best potential for terminal performance. And it seems to start at $300/1000 rds.
- Steel case / non-copper jacketed is the economy choice. A steel case is obviously less malleable - would it be harder on the gun? If it’s lacquered, is there a risk of the lacquer transferring to a hot chamber and building up, causing cases to stick in the chamber? Will non-copper jacketed bullets cause more wear on the bore? But it costs about $200/1000 rds, shipped.
So, I’ve got a very nice gun coming. Does it make sense to save $100 a case and get cheap, 55 or 62 gr steel ammo? Or is it worth it to pay 50% more for brass/copper ammo? It seems like over 5000 rds, it’d save $500, enough to replace a barrel. But it pains me to feel like I’d be “abusing” a nice gun.
What are the thoughts of the P-F shooters on this topic?