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[WIB3]

For the past 35 years or so, every time I visited my local range to either test for data or just shoot for fun I would always pick brass off the ground. I would look through all of the barrels set at each bench and pick out mainly once fired brass. Fellow shooters would look at me like I had something wrong, but over the years I was able to accumulate 15 barrels of brass. Up until about 6 months ago I thought that the scrap price would enable me to get a new BAT action and some barrels, but now I’m thinking that I might be able to pay off my house. Reloading components are going through the roof. Also, don’t over look shotgun hulls, they will be next.

 

[tommeboy]

Brass is not being jacked up YET across about 15 gun forums I am on. Price at the scrap yards are at a 20 year low. 4 years ago it was $3/lb here. Now it is about $1/lb. I have more brass than you do and I am hanging onto it for now. I think I am going to get some brass sorting trays and start selling. most of it is 556, 9mm, 40. The rest I have sorted off over the years and sold.

 

[JohnKielly]

Here in Australia they won't take it. Seems there have been issues with primed brass .....

 

[JB10]

I keep all that i can for my stash or if i dont own that caliber i keep it for friends. I kind of look at it as with them wanting to ban things and tax the crap out or gun related things its just one more component i already own. I have been picking up every caliber that is boxer primed for 8 years.

 

[Bill K]

Save it for your own use or for trading material, the way things are going or seem to be headed.

 

[PatMiles]

I excelled at being a brass whore for many years. About 4 years ago I decided to sell all the scavenged brass to get it out of my way and put a few $$$ in my pocket. The $$$ I made blew me away, it paid for a ShotMarker which I was lusting for.

 

[edwardware]

Here in Australia they won't take it. Seems there have been issues with primed brass .....

I believe you that they won't take it, but I don't believe it's for "issues". If you imagine the equipment, temperatures, and attendant hazards, necessary to melt and pour brass, a few primers cooking off doesn't amount to diddly.

I call FUD, not real world issues.

 

[Geronimo Jim]

What a waste. Sorted by cal and sold to reloaders will bring so much more!

 

[jasophil1]

Keep picking it up won't be long they will be lot people wish they had saved it .

 

[GotRDid]

Been a Brass Rat for 55 years; not going to stop picking up $$ on the ranges now.
GotRDid.