Separating brass

[60723]

It seems I may be forced to have 2 rifles of the same caliber. IF I find the need to keep the brass separate(hopefully not), how would be the best way to mark the brass? I do not clean my brass other than wiping after sizing.

 

[ELR LVR]

It seems I may be forced to have 2 rifles of the same caliber. IF I find the need to keep the brass separate(hopefully not), how would be the best way to mark the brass? I do not clean my brass other than wiping after sizing.

You could notch the rim with a needle file (One thing I did to some of my 284 Brass)
Easy to see from the edge

 

[XTR]

If you take a paint pen and mark the bases it will color in the headstamps, and unless you tumble in SS pins it should survive cleaning for many cycles.

 

[JMayo]

Only handle one rifles brass at a time. Keep it in separate containers.

 

[jpx2rk]

Get some plastic coffee tubs and label them for each rifle, process the brass from just one rifle at a time. I have 3 223's, 2 20P's and 2 204R's.

 

[Richard Jones]

Different containers for each barrel. Mark accordingly.

 

[DShortt]

I just use Magic Markers of different colors. I actually do this for load development so I don't mix the charge weights up. I use the larger markers. Red, blue and black. Just color the case heads. Easy removed with alcohol on a rag whenever you want the markings gone. Stays put well otherwise.

 

[JFrank]

It seems I may be forced to have 2 rifles of the same caliber. IF I find the need to keep the brass separate(hopefully not), how would be the best way to mark the brass? I do not clean my brass other than wiping after sizing.

Don’t mix them up, use separate containers for each lot number and chamber. Easy peezy

 

[Linko]

Here are somethings made for the job

Gray Ops Brass Marker

The Gray Ops Brass Marker makes quick, easy, perfect lines on your precious brass. When set up, the Gray Ops Brass Marker will mark in rim

www.altusshooting.com

Brass Marker – Gray Ops CNC

grayopscnc.com

Brass Stencil for Marking Ammo

Elevate your brass marking game with the Armanov Brass Stencil! Perfect for marking and identifying your brass. Shop now and streamline your process.

www.armanov.com

 

[243winxb]

Headstamp & each gets my Lot Number.

243 winchester- Rem 40x/Win brass. REM 600 Mohawk/Remington brass.

100 each. Benchrest prep. Sort by 3/10 gr weight.

 

[CJ6]

It amazes me the amount of money shooters spend to put a Sharpie mark on a piece of brass. Just keep brass for each rifle in separate boxes and write on the box. It's not rocket science.

 

[DShortt]

It amazes me the amount of money shooters spend to put a Sharpie mark on a piece of brass. Just keep brass for each rifle in separate boxes and write on the box. It's not rocket science.

A sharpie is awfully cheap and has multiple uses. I'd rather do that as opposed to hauling multiple boxes to the range, but I can't just step out my back door and shoot any longer, either.
There's no one single best solution. Same as any other aspect of the shooting sports. Personally, I like to hear about multiple solutions. Sometimes I see one that's a better fit for me.

 

[danny]

It seems I may be forced to have 2 rifles of the same caliber. IF I find the need to keep the brass separate(hopefully not), how would be the best way to mark the brass? I do not clean my brass other than wiping after sizing.

You need to keep the brass seperate. Don't ever mix them, label each batch, that's how you mark the brass to the rifle. Problem solved.

Danny

 

[danny]

It amazes me the amount of money shooters spend to put a Sharpie mark on a piece of brass. Just keep brass for each rifle in separate boxes and write on the box. It's not rocket science.

Yep, exactly what I posted before seeing this.

Danny

 

[DocBII]

67023,

I use different brands, one for each rifle. After working up the load for each rifle, doesn't really matter.

HTH,
DocBII

 

[Webster]

It seems I may be forced to have 2 rifles of the same caliber. IF I find the need to keep the brass separate(hopefully not), how would be the best way to mark the brass? I do not clean my brass other than wiping after sizing.

I have a 6br and a 6BRX. At a quick glance they look the same. I just use two MTM boxes clearly marked on top 6BR or 6BRX. No reason to make it complicated. Before I go to the range or hunting I usualy take 1 out of the box and verufy by neck length.

 

[joshb]

I’m just going to ask about the word “forced”. Please explain?

 

[60723]

Forced? Already have a Dasher. Having another rifle built and builder suggested a Dasher. If I built another caliber and rifle didn’t shoot up to expectations, I would always question my decision. I know a Dasher will shoot. Kids won’t hear of me rebarreling current Dasher to anything else.

 

[K22]

I have 10 rifles, all the same caliber, 223 Rem. Each rifle has its own set of dedicated cases. I learn a long time ago that if you are a precision shooter, this is the only way to go to accomplish optimum sizing and case fit.

Here's what I do. Each group of cases has its own MTM containers, labeled with the rifle that it is dedicated to. I've been doing this way since dinosaurs roamed the earth - no need to develop elaborate marking systems - no need to go into the weeds on this. I have never had an issue keeping the case segregated to their assigned rifle.

I stopped tumbling about 2 years ago when my tumbler died. Now I simply clean the necks with 0000 steel wool, which I always did even when I tumbled, then lay on a towel, lightly spray with mineral spirits and wipe clean. Cases are pristine clean.

This allows me to manage my segregated cases much easier, allowed me to eliminate a piece of equipment, a tumbler, and a consumable, media. But the real significant advantage is that I do not have media residue on the cases after tumbling which if not removed, will form a mud and gum up your sizing die.

 

[joshb]

Forced? Already have a Dasher. Having another rifle built and builder suggested a Dasher. If I built another caliber and rifle didn’t shoot up to expectations, I would always question my decision. I know a Dasher will shoot. Kids won’t hear of me rebarreling current Dasher to anything else.

Ok! See above!^^^^^^
PS: Years ago, I asked Bob Green to do a few barrels for me. Three in 223, three in 6br, a 30-47, a 30 br, a 338 Win Mag and a 6.5 x 47. They ALL shoot well! I keep ALL the loads and brass in dedicated boxes clearly marked for each gun. Pretty simple.