Pistol reloaders......where do you get your brass?
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BobC357
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I picked up my own used brass plus a bit over 300 rounds of 9mm at the range last weekend. Most folks at the range just leave it on the ground. I ask the range master to borrow a broom and dustpan and pick it up and toss it into a plastic bag. I sort it out when I get home.
LostintheOzone
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Some people have access to large quantities of range brass. I know a county sheriffs dept that piles up a hundred pounds in short order. I buy it from these sellers when it's available. Jim
I know it sounds strange but I buy most of mine on Gun Broker for once fired brass. There are sellers up there selling brass in 500, 1000, and larger piece quantities for decent prices and they usually have decent shipping charges. Now be advised that not all of their brass is once fired as I believe they get it from gun ranges or they are a side line business for gun ranges. Anyway they usually ship fast and the product is decent and after tumbling works well and looks great.
dcxplant
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Usually fired/not cleaned brass at gun shows by the bag....not lately!
At the local indoor range, I keep an eye out for neighbors shooting what I like to reload who are not picking up. I ask if I can pick theirs up and not only do I usually get a 'yes' but many times they help.
Some look at me like I'm crazy.... Yeah, crazy like a fox; Free brass!
Also, at the local shooting hole on BLM land, I look for "glory holes" of brass. Last weekend shooting 5.56, I found a shooting spot with a ton of new looking, I mean shiny, .45 Winchester brass!!
One good thing about the Jonny-come-lately's is they leave perfect brass laying around every time they shoot. Me, I scrounge everything reloadable up and give away what I don't want to a buddy.
At the local indoor range, I keep an eye out for neighbors shooting what I like to reload who are not picking up. I ask if I can pick theirs up and not only do I usually get a 'yes' but many times they help.
Some look at me like I'm crazy.... Yeah, crazy like a fox; Free brass!
Also, at the local shooting hole on BLM land, I look for "glory holes" of brass. Last weekend shooting 5.56, I found a shooting spot with a ton of new looking, I mean shiny, .45 Winchester brass!!
One good thing about the Jonny-come-lately's is they leave perfect brass laying around every time they shoot. Me, I scrounge everything reloadable up and give away what I don't want to a buddy.
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No brass at the range
There is some brass, but in all calibers I can't find enough to do any good. I save brass that I shoot and lately have bought some Starline which seems to be good stuff.
There is some brass, but in all calibers I can't find enough to do any good. I save brass that I shoot and lately have bought some Starline which seems to be good stuff.
venomballistics
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depends on the caliber.
if I'm forming 400 corbon from 45 auto, I buy new.
32 win special .. 30-30 range brass reforms to 32 just fine. its not a massive step. However Ive found maybe 15 pieces of 30-30 since I took on the project months ago. 30-30 just isnt as popular as it was.
revolver cartridges ... good luck finding that laying around. I buy that new.
45 auto, 9MM, 40 and 223. one could live off range brass alone.
However I run both new and range brass ...
range brass gets a moderate loading and is used for informal shooting where I might lose the stuff.
high end loadings are built into new
if I'm forming 400 corbon from 45 auto, I buy new.
32 win special .. 30-30 range brass reforms to 32 just fine. its not a massive step. However Ive found maybe 15 pieces of 30-30 since I took on the project months ago. 30-30 just isnt as popular as it was.
revolver cartridges ... good luck finding that laying around. I buy that new.
45 auto, 9MM, 40 and 223. one could live off range brass alone.
However I run both new and range brass ...
range brass gets a moderate loading and is used for informal shooting where I might lose the stuff.
high end loadings are built into new
howlnmad
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Wherever I can get it free or cheap. Clean or dirty, doesn't matter to me.
ArchAngelCD
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I got most of my handgun brass from buying new factory ammo and saving the brass before I started reloading. I am also willing to buy once fired brass when needed. Check the Classified forums on this forum and see if you can find what you need.
richeyo2
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Keep what I shoot, p/u what I find at the range (which has been slim lately) & buy from a guy that after he shoots a 1,000 rds or so of various pistol calibers calls me.
fredj338
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Except for my 44mags, I don't see the point in paying double for new brass. Once fired from a reliable source is way cheaper & you are only losing on reload. Rilfe brass, I also go once fired for 223 & brass for my M1, but precision & hunting rifles, I buy new & track each reload.
I started shooting IDPA about 18m ago, haven't bought a 45acp case since. I haven't bought 9mm or 40 brass in 20yrs, it's aways around the local ranges.
I started shooting IDPA about 18m ago, haven't bought a 45acp case since. I haven't bought 9mm or 40 brass in 20yrs, it's aways around the local ranges.
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bought some online (once fired)
bought some from somebody in a forum that listed it for sale.
bought some from a local ammo reloader (all cleaned, inspected, deprimed, lubed - nice!)
Bought some mil surp from CMP
Our range rents out at times to LEO - 223 and 40 is most common, 45Gap and 12g 'do not reload' from slugs. I however shoot 9/38/30-30/30-06 so none of it does me any good.
I keep my brass, except around here IDPA is all lost brass (the guy running a stage gets all the brass shot at his stage as reward for working the match)
bought some from somebody in a forum that listed it for sale.
bought some from a local ammo reloader (all cleaned, inspected, deprimed, lubed - nice!)
Bought some mil surp from CMP
Our range rents out at times to LEO - 223 and 40 is most common, 45Gap and 12g 'do not reload' from slugs. I however shoot 9/38/30-30/30-06 so none of it does me any good.
I keep my brass, except around here IDPA is all lost brass (the guy running a stage gets all the brass shot at his stage as reward for working the match)
ArchAngelCD
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I would not and do not shoot any matches where the brass is lost! You pay your entrance fee, they shouldn't take your brass too. Not for me at all!!!
Skip Sackett
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Last time I bought brass, it was $10/5gal bucket. Lots of stuff in there. I had gotten everything I wanted out and gave the last of it to a friend. He got 1500+ 9mm from my leftovers!
Pretty good for him! Free of charge!
Pretty good for him! Free of charge!
Maximumbob54
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If you ever do find yourself in need of brass and can't find once fired or a deal anywhere then try Starline Brass first before trying a big box retail website or store. Starline sells direct and is usually cheaper than anyone else out there.
Now if only they would make .30-30...
Now if only they would make .30-30...
C.S.63
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I usually use new factory ammunition for break in and pick up my brass
I also pickup range brass and buy once fired to supplement my supply
44 spl and mag is purchased new,
And for rifle I usually start with cheap/affordable factory (well that is non existent today) And try and buy about a 100pcs new to keep me in supply
CCW SD ammunition is all new factory!
I also pickup range brass and buy once fired to supplement my supply
44 spl and mag is purchased new,
And for rifle I usually start with cheap/affordable factory (well that is non existent today) And try and buy about a 100pcs new to keep me in supply
CCW SD ammunition is all new factory!
Joewisc
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I bought a 50-cartridge box of MFS Hungarian-made .38 special and was going to save the brass but the LGS owner said he can't reload because it's European ammo and the brass can't be reused. He was busy and couldn't quite explain why -- at least to my satisfaction. Something about "berdan" I think vs. American-made, which goes by another term or word. Any clarification?
Moonman
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New Brass from STARLINE, direct from the manufacturer.
