| Starline
prides itself on producing the highest quality brass case available. With
a production process focused on quality not quantity, Starline makes the
finest brass for more than 27 years. It is their unique manufacturing
process and the commitment of their team of employees that distinguish it
from the competition.
All of Starline brass is produced at a
30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sedalia,
MO.
Their quality
process begins with premium brass comprised of 70 percent copper and 30
percent zinc. Unlike some competitors, Starline’s brass is vertically
drawn, which holds wall thickness variation to a minimum. Starline also
anneal the cases between each draw to ensure consistent metallurgy in all
lots.
The next important
component is their precise tooling. For example, the bunter tools used to
impact the primer pocket during heading are engineered and built in-house.
This allows complete control of the primer pocket diameter and
consistently provides a good radius at the opening for ease in priming.
Another Starline innovation is in the tooling built to pierce the flash
hole. The tooling is designed to punch a perfect burr-free hole every
time, eliminating the need to clean flash holes.
Another unique step
in Starline’s manufacturing process is their close quality control and
hand inspection between each step. Quality control personnel inspect each
case for cosmetic defects and sample cases dimensionally with micrometers
and precision gauges to ensure the tightest tolerances possible.
Every case is run
through their final inspection machines to guarantee 100% flash hole
presence, correct length and diameter. Starline's tight quality control
system means every caliber is inspected a minimum of ten times
during the manufacturing process! Sure, multiple inspections and holding
tight tolerances increase production costs, but Starline will never waiver
in their commitment to quality. |
