9mm Luger (LoB)

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9mm Cast Bullet Range Testing with Alliant e3

I recently cast bullets for 9mm with the NOE HTC358-133-RN mold, powder coated them with Eastwood Lime Green, and sized them to .358". I am now working up a load with Alliant e3 powder, which is a challenge since there is no published load data for this or a similar bullet. I am shooting these from my Beretta 92S.
Funny 9mm brass
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08:57

Is it Safe to Reload MAXXTech, AMMOLOAD, IMT, FM 9mm Brass?

I came across some AMMOLOAD and IMT 9mm brass that has what appears to be a sleeve (or step or ledge) inside. I assume this is there to reinforce the case head and to prevent bullet set back, but I want to know if it presents a safety issue for reloaders as it reduces the case capacity, and as a result could cause high pressures. I've read that cases with MAXXTech and FM (Freedom Munitions) have a similar extra amount of brass in the case.