WWB Brass

CaptainRazor · May 23, 2005, 10:52 PM

What's the general take on Winchester White Box brass?
I recently aquired a good bit of it in 45ACP (free range pickups) and I'm sure it's once fired.
Upon close inpection, it looks kinda cheaply made. The flash holes don't seem to be centered on a lot of them and they aren't very uniform, kinda oblong looking.
Also, a lot of it was scorched down the case wall, that would indicate to me that they don't load it very heavy. Either to save money, or they just load it for general plinking.
I'll probably load it regardless (eventually), but I was just wondering what you all have found in your experiences with this stuff.

**Johnny Guest** · May 23, 2005, 11:18 PM

Seemed to work fine. My typical range and tactical match load is about 5.4 of W231 with a 230 LRN bullet, or 5.6 with a 230 FMJ. No complaints about the brass.

Best,
Johnny

farmall · May 23, 2005, 11:20 PM

CaptainRazor, I can't speak for 45acp, but have had great luck with 9mm, 223 and 22-250. All of my friends shoot this stuff, so I have an almost unlimited supply, as all but one think reloaded ammo is substandard. As long as I keep getting free brass, I'm not going to try too hard to convince them otherwise.

LAH · May 24, 2005, 08:57 AM

I'd load and shoot it Captain. Where did you get it, Kanawha State Forest?

donkee · May 24, 2005, 10:24 AM

Been recycling 9mm WWB through my CZ without any problems. Just seems to keep going. I still have 2000 once fired in some coffee cans that I haven't had to touch yet. When the ones I'm usin now get too long (some day) I'll pitch em and open up the coffee cans. Good stuff..................

willsjeep · May 24, 2005, 10:33 AM

I have only been reloading about a year, but all of my brass is WWB. I reload 38/357 and 45ACP.
So far the only brass problems I have had were my own beginner mistakes.
It may not be the best, but it serves my purposes well.
Will

Dave R · May 24, 2005, 10:47 AM

I use it in 9mm and .223. No problems with it.

Ben Swenson · May 24, 2005, 11:52 AM

Sounds pretty awful. If you have any concerns, I'll pay shipping to me.

Load it, shoot it, reload it.

CaptainRazor · May 24, 2005, 06:07 PM

Thanks guys, I was just wondering a little (very little) about it. Of course I'll load it and shoot it. I guess I got used to military cases, they are better stuff, but are getting scarce.
I do like farmall's suggestion though, "substandard" that's good! (Also very sneaky of you).

LAH,
Yes, I picked it up at the Kanawha State Forest range, seems to be a lot of Wal-Mart empties out there. It's the closest range, so I frequent it about once a week or so. It's not to bad out there, you just have to pay attention to your surroundings. I go there anytime AFTER deer season closes and I stop going about 3 to 4 weeks BEFORE season opens and during.
It just ain't worth it during that time.

LAH · May 24, 2005, 06:28 PM

I've been there Captain. Had an interesting chat with a fellow shooting a 40/65 Sharps once.

May 23, 2005, 10:52 PM	#1
CaptainRazor Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2005 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 302	WWB Brass What's the general take on Winchester White Box brass? I recently aquired a good bit of it in 45ACP (free range pickups) and I'm sure it's once fired. Upon close inpection, it looks kinda cheaply made. The flash holes don't seem to be centered on a lot of them and they aren't very uniform, kinda oblong looking. Also, a lot of it was scorched down the case wall, that would indicate to me that they don't load it very heavy. Either to save money, or they just load it for general plinking. I'll probably load it regardless (eventually), but I was just wondering what you all have found in your experiences with this stuff.

May 23, 2005, 11:18 PM	#2
Johnny Guest Moderator Emeritus Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,115	I've reloaded a bunch of it. Seemed to work fine. My typical range and tactical match load is about 5.4 of W231 with a 230 LRN bullet, or 5.6 with a 230 FMJ. No complaints about the brass. Best, Johnny __________________ MOLON LABE! Amendment II ensures the rest of the Bill of Rights. Blog: Expert Witness

May 24, 2005, 08:57 AM	#4
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 736	I'd load and shoot it Captain. Where did you get it, Kanawha State Forest? __________________ Dry Creek Bullet Works Dry Creek Firewood

May 24, 2005, 10:47 AM	#7
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,068	I use it in 9mm and .223. No problems with it. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

May 24, 2005, 11:52 AM	#8
Ben Swenson Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,213	Sounds pretty awful. If you have any concerns, I'll pay shipping to me. Load it, shoot it, reload it. __________________ News, opinion, pictures and more. (formerly known as Cordex)

May 23, 2005, 11:20 PM	#3
farmall Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2004 Location: Beatrice Nebraska Posts: 598	CaptainRazor, I can't speak for 45acp, but have had great luck with 9mm, 223 and 22-250. All of my friends shoot this stuff, so I have an almost unlimited supply, as all but one think reloaded ammo is substandard. As long as I keep getting free brass, I'm not going to try too hard to convince them otherwise.

May 24, 2005, 10:24 AM	#5
donkee Senior Member Join Date: November 7, 2004 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 431	Been recycling 9mm WWB through my CZ without any problems. Just seems to keep going. I still have 2000 once fired in some coffee cans that I haven't had to touch yet. When the ones I'm usin now get too long (some day) I'll pitch em and open up the coffee cans. Good stuff..................

May 24, 2005, 10:33 AM	#6
willsjeep Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2005 Posts: 180	I have only been reloading about a year, but all of my brass is WWB. I reload 38/357 and 45ACP. So far the only brass problems I have had were my own beginner mistakes. It may not be the best, but it serves my purposes well. Will

May 24, 2005, 06:07 PM	#9
CaptainRazor Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2005 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 302	Thanks guys, I was just wondering a little (very little) about it. Of course I'll load it and shoot it. I guess I got used to military cases, they are better stuff, but are getting scarce. I do like farmall's suggestion though, "substandard" that's good! (Also very sneaky of you). LAH, Yes, I picked it up at the Kanawha State Forest range, seems to be a lot of Wal-Mart empties out there. It's the closest range, so I frequent it about once a week or so. It's not to bad out there, you just have to pay attention to your surroundings. I go there anytime AFTER deer season closes and I stop going about 3 to 4 weeks BEFORE season opens and during. It just ain't worth it during that time.

May 24, 2005, 06:28 PM	#10
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 736	I've been there Captain. Had an interesting chat with a fellow shooting a 40/65 Sharps once. __________________ Dry Creek Bullet Works Dry Creek Firewood