For all you people that like to load virgin brass but don't care to ever reuse that case, Shell Shock Technologies has a deal for you. The Firearm Blog notes that Shell Shock Technologies has released unloaded cases for the .308.
If you don't know who is Shell Shock, they developed bi-metallic cartridges using a nickel allow wall and a stainless steel base, which they say weighs half that of normal brass cases, and is supposed to offer better lubricity for easier feeding and extraction. Those are all great features, and probably worth the 76 cents per case price but for one issue: Shell Shock says they cannot be reloaded (and, yes, I double checked this on the FAQ at their website). Specifically, it states, in response to the question of whether the cases can be reloaded:
No, Shell Tech’s rifle cases are precision-engineered, military-grade ammunition cases and are not designed to be reloaded. Reloading these cases can compromise their performance and safety, so we do not recommend or support reloading them.
Which, unless you are a manufacturer or have deep pockets, pretty much defeats much of the purpose of loading your own ammunition.
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