Brass

[chevellenut71]

I'm new to the reloading. I haven't started to reload yet as I'm still gathering components. I have a chance to get Military once fire 9mm brass 3000 for 75 and Military once fire 5.56 brass 3000 for 100. wanted to know if that is a good price or a normal price. Or do not buy.

Thanks

 

[iH8DemLibz]

Have you priced new brass lately???

That is 2.5 and 3.0 cents a piece respectively.

I'm just spit-balling here, but I would say buy it.

 

[Melnic]

I paid $90 for 1000 back over a year ago. (turned out I did not need to as my Dad started shooting so much 9mm I had lots left over).
Question, would the Military 9mm have a crimp on it that then needs extra time to make it reloadable? That may offset the savings unless you are willing to spend the time. May be worth it to some folks

 

[iH8DemLibz]

I paid $90 for 1000 back over a year ago. (turned out I did not need to as my Dad started shooting so much 9mm I had lots left over).
Question, would the Military 9mm have a crimp on it that then needs extra time to make it reloadable? That may offset the savings unless you are willing to spend the time. May be worth it to some folks

That is the one, huge, drawback to military brass.

When I made oodles of 300BLK brass out of military 556, de-crimping was a must.

Never re-loaded 9mm, so I can't comment there.

 

[Winterborn]

I've gotten military once fired in 5.56, 9mm, and .45 before. All have the crimped primers that require the primer pocket to be swaged or reamed.

OP, its a good price for once-fired. Military brass is a bit thicker and thus will last longer.

 

[iH8DemLibz]

And Red Lacquer Too

I got a ton of 9mm.

Could be a good Gun Karma.

 

[chevellenut71]

So I would only have to do the extra work on the brass once? Unless I use a factory crimp die..

 

[iH8DemLibz]

So I would only have to do the extra work on the brass once? Unless I use a factory crimp die..

Yes.

Use a 45 degree chamfering tool to remove the primer pocket crimp.

Once only.

My advice is to buy a reloading bible.

 

[chevellenut71]

ok

Thanks


My advice is to buy a reloading bible.



That is on my must get list.

 

[anil]

So I would only have to do the extra work on the brass once? Unless I use a factory crimp die..

Not sure what a Lee crimp die had to do with anything here. That is for crimping the bullet.

Military brass had a crimped primer. So that it doesn't fall out during transport or machinegun fire or whatnot.

Buy a rcbs primer pocket swager kit. Or if you can drill mount a reamer, you could go with that. Would not want to ream 3000 cases by hand.

Also you are correct. Only needed to do this one.

How much brass can you get? Maybe we can do as group buy on 30000 cases. :-)

Eta: fix some words. Stupid phone.

 

[Reloader]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdkA7vDeaes

This is what you need, only need to do it once

 

[chevellenut71]

Not sure what a Lee crimp die had to do with anything here. That is for crimping the bullet.

Military brass had a crimped primer. So that it doesn't fall out during transport or machinegun fire or whatnot.

Buy a rcbs primer pocket swager kit. Or if you can drill mount a reamer, you could go with that. Would not want to ream 3000 cases by hand.

Also you are correct. Only needed to do this one.

How much brass can you get? Maybe we can do as group buy on 30000 cases. :-)

Eta: fix some words. Stupid phone.

Ok thanks I misunderstood


I will ask and see how much he has..

 

[iH8DemLibz]

RCBS 17-45 Tool

Works great for primer pockets and the inside and outside of necks.

Worth every penny and will last forever.

Note small bevel of primer pocket on the top case.

View attachment 118098

 

[chevellenut71]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdkA7vDeaes

This is what you need, only need to do it once

Thanks doent look to bad, it will just take a couple years to do...

 

[Sticky]

I'm new to the reloading. I haven't started to reload yet as I'm still gathering components. I have a chance to get Military once fire 9mm brass 3000 for 75 and Military once fire 5.56 brass 3000 for 100. wanted to know if that is a good price or a normal price. Or do not buy.

Thanks

That's a good price, buy it.. as long as you are ready to prep once fired, or range pickup brass.. it can sometimes be a bit nasty, but once cleaned and prepped, works great!

 

[Sticky]

Thanks doent look to bad, it will just take a couple years to do...

You can speed it up by just using a countersink in a cordless drill. I can do a thousand rounds of primer pocket crimp removal in a couple evenings of watching tv for an hour or so and spinning brass.. lol

Though I do use that RCBS hand tool to clean up the inside and outside of the case mouths as you work the brass.. another step you need to take..

 

[iH8DemLibz]

This Is Much Faster

It's mind numbing work, but it gets it over with quickly.

 

[engineerbrian]

ok

Thanks


My advice is to buy a reloading bible.



That is on my must get list.

I have the ABC's of reloading, I got it a year ago. I'll give it to you the next time I see you.

 

[armed ferret]

It's mind numbing work, but it gets it over with quickly.

View attachment 118114

I do the same with my drill press.

 

[anil]

I'm always afraid I'll make the primer pocket too big if I don't use a task specific tool.