it's a WCC 62 head stamped that was retrieved from the sand of a military range and reloaded by me. I have about a half dozen of these and they are all thinner on one side than the other..add the corrosion and kaput...
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it's a WCC 62 head stamped that was retrieved from the sand of a military range and reloaded by me. I have about a half dozen of these and they are all thinner on one side than the other..add the corrosion and kaput...
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can ya just patch it up?
DougE
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Got duct tape ???
VAdoublegunner
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See. See? Used too much Brasso when he polished it up!
(Actually I don't worry about Brasso, but am always amused by the "ammonia" debate. I've always used it.)
(Actually I don't worry about Brasso, but am always amused by the "ammonia" debate. I've always used it.)
Skip Sackett
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I threw a case just like that away tonight. It was a steel Wolf one in the same caliber. Never saw Brasso!
I'm trying to figure out what former Marine hasn't used Brasso on his handgun brass!
I'm trying to figure out what former Marine hasn't used Brasso on his handgun brass!
NFrameFred
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Originally posted by VAdoublegunner:
See. See? Used too much Brasso when he polished it up!
(Actually I don't worry about Brasso, but am always amused by the "ammonia" debate. I've always used it.)
Well, be amused . . .
roperties of Anhydrous Ammonia"Anhydrous (without water) Ammonia is what resides in your media as the liguid binders in the Brasso are absorbed/evaporate.
"Anhydrous ammonia is compatible with carbon steel and iron.
Anhydrous ammonia is not compatible with copper, brass, bronze, zinc or mercury. Ammonia corrodes copper and brass into a blue-green salt."
I'm not a chemist (don't even play one on TV
To me it's like saying, "well, it was a whole pound of hamburger and we only added a little bit of arsenic - how would you like that cooked ?"
I can't say for sure what happened from 1962 until I picked it up in 87. I'm pretty sure it just laid in the sand and the side touching the earth kinda changed colors if ya know what I mean. From the looks of it I'm sure you can tell I never put brasso on it.Well, be amused . . .
Anhydrous (without water) Ammonia is what resides in your media as the liguid binders in the Brasso are absorbed/evaporate.
"Anhydrous ammonia is compatible with carbon steel and iron.
Anhydrous ammonia is not compatible with copper, brass, bronze, zinc or mercury. Ammonia corrodes copper and brass into a blue-green salt."
I'm not a chemist (don't even play one on TV Razzer), but that doesn't sound like it has no effect on brass, however small the exposure or how good results some may get with using Brasso in their tumblers.
To me it's like saying, "well, it was a whole pound of hamburger and we only added a little bit of arsenic - how would you like that cooked ?" Big Grin
bmcgilvray
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J-B Weld would fix that.
Calaveras Slim
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Originally posted by Ernie L:
it's a WCC 62 head stamped that was retrieved from the sand of a military range and reloaded by me. I have about a half dozen of these and they are all thinner on one side than the other..add the corrosion and kaput...
Stay away from the old firing ranges at Ft. Devens. That is the cause of your problems.
With cases like this, Super Glue works well, I understand
VAdoublegunner
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Originally posted by NFrameFred:
Originally posted by VAdoublegunner:
See. See? Used too much Brasso when he polished it up!
(Actually I don't worry about Brasso, but am always amused by the "ammonia" debate. I've always used it.)
Well, be amused . . .
I actually am a chemist. I also play one in court sometimes as an expert witness on environmental junk. Even got a bunch of papers published and stuff. EPA even likes me although I'm more rightwing than Ron Reagan.
I use Brasso. But what do I know. As a professional though, it behooves me to recommend that non-chemist amateurs employ cool goggles, labcoats and gloves when using it, otherwise I can assume no risk for liability in the event of personal injury.
However, 7 out of 8 dentists do not recommend brushing your teeth with it.
MrPhil
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Personally? I'd load 'er a couple more times.
Redhand!!
As much as I tried I never even came close to be being stationed in New England. While on active duty I've scrounged brass from Fort Riley KS, Fort Hood TX ,Fort Benning GA,and Fort A.P. Hill VA. , not to mention firing ranges in Baumholder, Graf, and Vahingen Germany.
I once passed by Devens on my way to Logan airport.
Snapping Twig
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Aww hell... that'll buff right out.
