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Cartridge with aluminum case

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Brass is the most commonly used material in the production of the modern cartridge case. Mild steel cartridge cases and bullet jackets are manufactured outside of the United States. Another alternative material is aluminum alloy, which is used to produce centerfire cartridge cases.  Other materials, such as plastic, have been tried but have not been widely accepted.

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