Do not reload "IMT" or "AMMOLOAD" Marked 9mm Cases

NH Photo Shooter · 01-15-2016, 01:41 PM

They are easy to spot when reloading. Instead of the normal taper of the case wall thickness, , they have a very visible step 3/8" from the case mouth. I had one separate on me while shooting - only the case head up to the step ejected. The 3/8" from the mouth back stayed in the chamber. I was shooting a very light load in my Sig, so it was not a pressure issue. Fortunately the part still in the chamber was easy to remove (fell out when I stripped the pistol actually). But I didn't know it was going to be easy, so I was done with that gun for the day.

I did some Internet research, and found that I am not the only one that this has happened to. Apparently these cases are made in Turkey, and are also sometimes marked "AMMOLOAD". Same design, same problem.

One brand that uses these cases is Freedom Munitions.

I grabbed this photo from another forum, but it shows the inside of the case.

And, yes, I do mean IMT, not IMI.

01-15-2016, 01:41 PM	#1
NH Photo Shooter User Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 18 Thanks: 17 Thanked 17 Times in 5 Posts	Do not reload "IMT" or "AMMOLOAD" Marked 9mm Cases They are easy to spot when reloading. Instead of the normal taper of the case wall thickness, , they have a very visible step 3/8" from the case mouth. I had one separate on me while shooting - only the case head up to the step ejected. The 3/8" from the mouth back stayed in the chamber. I was shooting a very light load in my Sig, so it was not a pressure issue. Fortunately the part still in the chamber was easy to remove (fell out when I stripped the pistol actually). But I didn't know it was going to be easy, so I was done with that gun for the day. I did some Internet research, and found that I am not the only one that this has happened to. Apparently these cases are made in Turkey, and are also sometimes marked "AMMOLOAD". Same design, same problem. One brand that uses these cases is Freedom Munitions. I grabbed this photo from another forum, but it shows the inside of the case. And, yes, I do mean IMT, not IMI. Attached Images