Just getting started in reloading and wondered your preferences. Do you guys buy new brass? Once fired? Pick up your factory loads after shooting? Range scavenge?
Also do you keep track of how many times you've fired them or just keep checking over and using them as many times as possible?
I have purchased brass new and used. Often times I pick up my brass and a little more at the range if a fellow shooter offers it up. I do inspect every case after cleaning and before handloading.
All of the above
Pistol brass is shot until it starts to split
Rifle brass (from semi auto) is usually lost before I have any issues
What caliber are you needing brass for?