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scalce · 05-15-2007, 06:16 PM

A local pawn shop that has a 2 lane indoor range had a bunch of brass on hand.

I paid $40 for the following:

My buddy who reloads said that it is about 120 pounds at least.

I sorted for about an hour by myself and only reduced the big white tub by about 1.25".

I was going to be a hoard and keep it all for myself but I think I need my buddy's help sorting or I will be there for about 2 weeks.

It's mostly 40, 9, and 45 with some 38/357 and random other smaller calibers.

Not too bad right?

jdavionic · 05-15-2007, 06:19 PM

Outstanding! I can give you an address to mail the 9mm

Krackels · 05-15-2007, 07:05 PM

You did well. Is it too early to ask you how much you want for your .38/357?

dan8480 · 05-15-2007, 07:38 PM

if anyone in in new jersey, or close by, I saw some really good prices on some brass, it was 700.00 for 1000 lbs of 9mm and .223, and 17 55 gallon drums full of .38, 9mm, .40, .357, .45, and .223 for like 6500 bucks. Thats some bulk brass...its too bad they wont sell the drums individually...

scalce · 05-15-2007, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan8480

if anyone in in new jersey, or close by, I saw some really good prices on some brass, it was 700.00 for 1000 lbs of 9mm and .223, and 17 55 gallon drums full of .38, 9mm, .40, .357, .45, and .223 for like 6500 bucks. Thats some bulk brass...its too bad they wont sell the drums individually...

Holy crap I thought I had alot.

MrBug · 05-15-2007, 09:14 PM

According to a story in the paper today used brass without the primers can fetch about 1.73 per pound. How much might you be asking for some 45 brass for say around a thousand of em?

Broadside · 05-15-2007, 10:25 PM

Got to admit every time I go to a certain indoor range I dump about 1/2 the bucket of brass into my range bag. I'm getting quite a collection and am going to have the kids sort it out for me when I get into reloading.

scalce · 05-16-2007, 07:34 AM

I am on a mission to sort this by next week so then I will have a better idea of how many cases I have.

A buddy wanted to split it with me but it just seems like a lot of work for just me to sort it and then give half of it away.

Having someone help for 3 hours as opposed to me doing it for 15 just doesn't seem even.

Sharpsshooter · 05-16-2007, 07:55 AM

If you find any 45 Colt, would you be willing to sell it?

Sweet deal BTW

**beardman2** · 05-16-2007, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scalce

A local pawn shop that has a 2 lane indoor range had a bunch of brass on hand.

I paid $40 for the following:

My buddy who reloads said that it is about 120 pounds at least.

I sorted for about an hour by myself and only reduced the big white tub by about 1.25".

I was going to be a hoard and keep it all for myself but I think I need my buddy's help sorting or I will be there for about 2 weeks.

It's mostly 40, 9, and 45 with some 38/357 and random other smaller calibers.

Not too bad right?

the story about the dumbass shooting himself while taking apart loaded ammo with a hammer

said the recycler is paying $1.70 a pound so... $204 worth of brass. I'd say good job!

05-15-2007, 06:16 PM	#1
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,415	So Did I Score On Brass? A local pawn shop that has a 2 lane indoor range had a bunch of brass on hand. I paid $40 for the following: My buddy who reloads said that it is about 120 pounds at least. I sorted for about an hour by myself and only reduced the big white tub by about 1.25". I was going to be a hoard and keep it all for myself but I think I need my buddy's help sorting or I will be there for about 2 weeks. It's mostly 40, 9, and 45 with some 38/357 and random other smaller calibers. Not too bad right?

05-15-2007, 07:05 PM	#3
Krackels XDTalk 15K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 19,820 Blog Entries: 6	You did well. Is it too early to ask you how much you want for your .38/357? __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin PA Roll Call

05-15-2007, 07:38 PM	#4
dan8480 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scaggsville, MD Posts: 111	if anyone in in new jersey, or close by, I saw some really good prices on some brass, it was 700.00 for 1000 lbs of 9mm and .223, and 17 55 gallon drums full of .38, 9mm, .40, .357, .45, and .223 for like 6500 bucks. Thats some bulk brass...its too bad they wont sell the drums individually... __________________ Blue Collar by Choice... USN Avionics -XD 40 Service Bi-Tone, 4# Springer Precision trigger job, and TFO'S -Sig Pro 2009 -Desert Eagle .357

05-15-2007, 09:14 PM	#6
MrBug XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 211	According to a story in the paper today used brass without the primers can fetch about 1.73 per pound. How much might you be asking for some 45 brass for say around a thousand of em? __________________ How we conduct ourselves defines us. At the end of the day we answer to ourselves. At the end of our days we answer to God.

05-15-2007, 10:25 PM	#7
Broadside XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,935	Got to admit every time I go to a certain indoor range I dump about 1/2 the bucket of brass into my range bag. I'm getting quite a collection and am going to have the kids sort it out for me when I get into reloading. __________________ XD - 9 Subcompact XD - 357 Service w/ SA Custom Carry Pro Pkg SA - Mil Spec 1911 A1

05-15-2007, 06:19 PM	#2
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	Outstanding! I can give you an address to mail the 9mm

05-16-2007, 07:34 AM	#8
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,415	I am on a mission to sort this by next week so then I will have a better idea of how many cases I have. A buddy wanted to split it with me but it just seems like a lot of work for just me to sort it and then give half of it away. Having someone help for 3 hours as opposed to me doing it for 15 just doesn't seem even.

05-16-2007, 07:55 AM	#9
Sharpsshooter XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 76	If you find any 45 Colt, would you be willing to sell it? Sweet deal BTW

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