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Posted On: 4/1/2020
By: Donald Ledgewood
A: Technically, yes – but you definitely wouldn't want to bother! A steel shell casing doesn't have the elasticity of a brass one, so it won't return to its original dimensions after it's been fired. This round's Berdan primer means its casing has two flash holes instead of one, which presents a real pain during the reloading process. What's more, a Berdan primer doesn't have an internal anvil – the shell casing actually provides the hard part for the firing pin to smash the priming mixture against. A Berdan-primed casing's anvil is therefore permanently flattened down when it's fired, and becomes less capable of inducing ignition afterward as the result. Like we said, this round's casing is technically reloadable with the right tools, but you'd only want to bother if was literally your only option during the end of the world.
Posted On: 3/24/2020
By: Symple
A: Thank you for asking! The terms "casing" and "case" refer to the same thing: The container for all the other components that comprise a cartridge. In reference to this cartridge, its casing/case is made of steel. Its 62 grain projectile is brass jacketed. We hope this helps clear things up!
