Brass in Range Bucket.... Take it? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

jeff221 · 05-24-2007, 08:39 PM

Ok, Ok... Here's my deal.. I want to start collecting my spent brass for reloading.. I went to the range today and fired 150 - 200 rounds of .40SW.. Afterward, generally I sweep up and dump in the range brass buckets.. Today, I dumped it in my range bag.. As I did I noticed the bucket had 100-200 of .40SW in the bottom from the previous shooters... Do you take it, or do you leave it for the range to bag & sell?

zac07 · 05-24-2007, 08:44 PM

My range does not sell it, so I take whatever I find. Some people will pick theres up and leave it on the table for whoever wants it.

**jgrauman** · 05-24-2007, 08:46 PM

just ask and see if they care, at my range they love for you to take whatever brass you can. i was told "whatever you take, i don't have to pick up"

qcpunk · 05-24-2007, 09:23 PM

I dont usually shoot at the range, there is plenty of open desert for me to use. However, when I do go to the range, I typically just keep my own brass and quickly glance thru my casings and throw any of my rejects into the bucket. That way I can make sure every casing is once fired and I dont have to waste my time with a lot of rejects at home. I dont spend a lot of time sorting my brass at the range, but if I notice rejects as I pick em up, I toss em.

ThirtyAcres · 05-24-2007, 09:52 PM

I sell all the brass I accumulate to the local scrap yard. Got $ 1.85 per pound for the last load. Ain't getting rich, but the money helps to feed my XD habit.

Myk9noseknows · 05-24-2007, 09:59 PM

I'd probably leave it. It's not exactly larceny, but it can't be good Karma.

The thing that bites my ass is that indoor ranges are so particular about selling/reloading the members spent brass, I'm told I can't shoot certain 'non brass' cartriges.

I mean, I'm a paying member! Just because they don't want to have to sort out brass from aluminum or steel doesn't mean I should be forced to shoot brass only. I'm not exactly a cheap SOB, but if I get a good deal on Wolf, I'm gonna buy a few hundred rounds, especially with the price of metal, gasoline, and member dues going up.

I crunched some numbers and realized it costs me over $120 to drive down and shoot apprx. 250 rounds of pistol cartridges.

Ok, I'm just ranting now, sorry

scalce · 05-24-2007, 10:16 PM

So many people at my range reload that the buckets are usually empty or full of 22s.

When I shoot Blazer I sweep just the non brass and toss em.

I do pickup whatever brass I find while waiting for the range to go hot or when I need a rest.

I am becoming a brasshole now that I am getting into reloading.

The recent IDPA and 3 gun matches have added to my stash.

jdavionic · 05-25-2007, 06:51 AM

The poll is a little misleading in the title...the title asks whether you take it from the bucket. In my mind, I consider the bucket brass to be the range's brass. But any brass on the floor that I sweep up, I consider that to be up for grabs.

**Fennellco** · 05-25-2007, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgrauman

just ask and see if they care, at my range they love for you to take whatever brass you can. i was told "whatever you take, i don't have to pick up"

+1

Krackels · 05-25-2007, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdavionic

The poll is a little misleading in the title...the title asks whether you take it from the bucket. In my mind, I consider the bucket brass to be the range's brass. But any brass on the floor that I sweep up, I consider that to be up for grabs.

+1

If it's already in the bucket it's the range property. If you're sweeping it up then you can take it.

My range has about 10 open topped 55 gallon drums that have sorted and cleaned range brass lined up to the left of the bucket.

What's the difference between taking the brass that's in the bucket before sorting and cleaning and taking the brass in the barrels that have already been sorted and cleaned?

View Poll Results: Do you take the brass? (read post first)
Take it?	38	53.52%
Leave it?	33	46.48%
Voters: 71. You may not vote on this poll

05-24-2007, 08:39 PM	#1
jeff221 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 2,364	Brass in Range Bucket.... Take it? Ok, Ok... Here's my deal.. I want to start collecting my spent brass for reloading.. I went to the range today and fired 150 - 200 rounds of .40SW.. Afterward, generally I sweep up and dump in the range brass buckets.. Today, I dumped it in my range bag.. As I did I noticed the bucket had 100-200 of .40SW in the bottom from the previous shooters... Do you take it, or do you leave it for the range to bag & sell? __________________ Springfield XD40 Sub-Compact Bi-Tone (.40S&W) Springfield XD9 Tactical Black (9mm) Springfield G.I. Milspec Stainless 1911-A1 (.45 ACP) Kimber Raptor II 1911 (.45 ACP) Kel-Tec P-3AT (.380 ACP) Charter Arms "Off Duty" Revolver (.38 Spl) Ruger 22/45 Mark III (.22 LR) Smith&Wesson M&P15A 16in AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO) BushMaster Carbon-15 (.22 LR) BushMaster XM15 E2S 20in AR-15 (.223/5.56 NATO) Stoeger P350 Tactical Pump Shotgun (12 Gauge) Winchester Black Model98 Canon (10 Gauge)

05-24-2007, 08:46 PM	#3
jgrauman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 445	just ask and see if they care, at my range they love for you to take whatever brass you can. i was told "whatever you take, i don't have to pick up" __________________ You see, none of us choose our end really. A king may move a man, a father may claim a son. But remember that, even when those who move you be kings or men of power, your soul is in your keeping alone. When you stand before God you cannot say, "but I was told by others to do thus," or that "virtue was not convenient at the time." This will not suffice. Remember that.

05-24-2007, 09:23 PM	#4
qcpunk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 175	I dont usually shoot at the range, there is plenty of open desert for me to use. However, when I do go to the range, I typically just keep my own brass and quickly glance thru my casings and throw any of my rejects into the bucket. That way I can make sure every casing is once fired and I dont have to waste my time with a lot of rejects at home. I dont spend a lot of time sorting my brass at the range, but if I notice rejects as I pick em up, I toss em. __________________ Springfrield XD 40 Tactical, Don's Guide Rod, SERPA holster. C75, AR-15, SKS, S&W .357, numerous other long guns

05-24-2007, 09:52 PM	#5
ThirtyAcres XDTalk Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Missouri Ozarks Posts: 2	I sell all the brass I accumulate to the local scrap yard. Got $ 1.85 per pound for the last load. Ain't getting rich, but the money helps to feed my XD habit. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Been There.......Still Haven't Done It

05-24-2007, 08:44 PM	#2
zac07 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,119	My range does not sell it, so I take whatever I find. Some people will pick theres up and leave it on the table for whoever wants it.

05-24-2007, 09:59 PM	#6
Myk9noseknows XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,993	I'd probably leave it. It's not exactly larceny, but it can't be good Karma. The thing that bites my ass is that indoor ranges are so particular about selling/reloading the members spent brass, I'm told I can't shoot certain 'non brass' cartriges. I mean, I'm a paying member! Just because they don't want to have to sort out brass from aluminum or steel doesn't mean I should be forced to shoot brass only. I'm not exactly a cheap SOB, but if I get a good deal on Wolf, I'm gonna buy a few hundred rounds, especially with the price of metal, gasoline, and member dues going up. I crunched some numbers and realized it costs me over $120 to drive down and shoot apprx. 250 rounds of pistol cartridges. Ok, I'm just ranting now, sorry

05-24-2007, 10:16 PM	#7
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,415	So many people at my range reload that the buckets are usually empty or full of 22s. When I shoot Blazer I sweep just the non brass and toss em. I do pickup whatever brass I find while waiting for the range to go hot or when I need a rest. I am becoming a brasshole now that I am getting into reloading. The recent IDPA and 3 gun matches have added to my stash.

05-25-2007, 06:51 AM	#8
jdavionic XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: GA Posts: 5,105	The poll is a little misleading in the title...the title asks whether you take it from the bucket. In my mind, I consider the bucket brass to be the range's brass. But any brass on the floor that I sweep up, I consider that to be up for grabs.

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