So, seeing as I lucked into finding an AK (7.62x39) as my first rifle, I can't seem to find ammo that is not steel cased, but it appears that many ranges don't allow steel cased? I'm hoping to finally get out to a range soon, and of the three ranges that are closest to me, I see from the website that Close Quarters Tactical does not allow steel-cased, and I couldn't find info on Action Impact in Eastpointe, or Peter's in Roseville. The one time I've been to a range, in TN, they did not allow steel-cased, either. A quarter per round for the steel-cased is already pushing the budget for what I was hoping to be a new fun hobby. Does anyone know if they allow steel-cased at Action Impact or Peter's?
Granted, I could take a drive out to Pontiac Lake or the like, but was hoping to find somewhere that was easier to go for some quick target practice now and again. As an aside, what is the stated reason for a range not allowing steel-cased, and what is the real reason? Do they just not want to sort the steel from the brass?