Looking for once fired .223 brass

Ocraknife · November 11, 2016, 11:59 AM

Can anyone recommend a good source for once fired .223 or 5.56 brass?

I'd prefer it without the primer crimp but that's not a deal breaker.

Thank you.

Okra.

Bravo1 · November 11, 2016, 12:36 PM

I got mine from Brassmanbrass.com

2500 mixed headstamps for $129 when they were on sale in September.
80% was Federal, 15% Lake City and the rest mixed between PMC, Wolf, etc.

Almost all had a crimp but was able to process them pretty quickly with my Dillion 600 swagging tool.

Jimro · November 11, 2016, 03:37 PM

I like gibrass.com as Jeff offers a decrimping service for 25 dollars per thousand, right now his prices are 100 bucks per 1000 with the primer crimp removed, which I think is pretty reasonable.

Jimro

Marco Califo · November 11, 2016, 03:53 PM

I, too, purchase from GIBrass.com
It is the real deal, almost all LC, once fired. Generally the same 2 or 3 years production. That makes your entire order very consistent.
It is NOT mixed range pickup (which is worth what you pay for it, . . . if it is free), but actual US mil range empties.

AVirginian · November 11, 2016, 05:01 PM

There is a Facebook group - The Brass Bank, where individuals sell used brass in various stages of reconditioning. I have bought and sold on there, it's a good bunch of guys.

Camnus · November 11, 2016, 06:50 PM

Ive been buying most of my brass from monmouthreloading.com, been pretty happy so far.

weaselfire · November 11, 2016, 09:29 PM

Everglades Ammo.

Jeff

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**Shane Tuttle** · November 11, 2016, 09:33 PM

In the Buy/Sell forum here on TFL...

JeepHammer · November 11, 2016, 09:38 PM

Are you looking for LC (Lake City MO) which is pretty much same as Federal, or the harder WCC?

rebs · November 12, 2016, 08:14 AM

I bought some brand new never primed 5.56 from mid south shooters. I bought two bags of 250 cases each all lake city and all head stamp 16. I know it is more money than once fired but it is brand new never loaded. I use these for precision shooting and other cases for plinking ammo

Reloadron · November 12, 2016, 08:41 AM

I have been happy with brass I have bought from Brass Bombers. Shipping is included and there is always extra brass tossed in.

Once Fired Brass:

Quote:

Military 5.56 Brass, boxer primed, crimped pockets. Headstamp options include: 100% LC, WCC, TAA, FC or LC Stained

As-Is: This brass is in the same condition as when we received it. No cleaning, polishing or other processing has been done.

Cleaned Only: This brass is cleaned and polished only. No processing has been done.

Cleaned, Deprimed & Swaged: This brass is cleaned and polished, deprimed and swaged (crimp removal). No other processing has been done.

*We do not reload ammunition. We do not sell primers, reloading powder or bullets. There are no live rounds. We sell reloading brass only*

FREE SHIPPING!!

Occasionally they will have the brass sorted by manufacturer and down to year. I have always been happy with their 5.56 and 7.62 NATO offerings.

Ron

rebs · November 12, 2016, 10:34 AM

Brass Bombers looks like a very good deal on their all LC cleaned, deprimed and swaged.

Dufus · November 12, 2016, 12:40 PM

I buy most of my once shot from Monmouth Reloading. Haven't been screwed yet.

http://www.monmouthreloading.com/

Average Joe · November 13, 2016, 07:21 PM

monmouthreloading.com

November 11, 2016, 11:59 AM	#1
Ocraknife Senior Member Join Date: March 19, 2002 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,117	Looking for once fired .223 brass Can anyone recommend a good source for once fired .223 or 5.56 brass? I'd prefer it without the primer crimp but that's not a deal breaker. Thank you. Okra. __________________ "The loudest sound you'll ever hear is a "bang" when you weren't expecting one." -Jimro

November 11, 2016, 03:53 PM	#4
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,614	I, too, purchase from GIBrass.com It is the real deal, almost all LC, once fired. Generally the same 2 or 3 years production. That makes your entire order very consistent. It is NOT mixed range pickup (which is worth what you pay for it, . . . if it is free), but actual US mil range empties. __________________ ............

November 11, 2016, 09:33 PM	#8
Shane Tuttle Staff Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 9,448	In the Buy/Sell forum here on TFL... __________________ If it were up to me, the word "got" would be deleted from the English language. Posting and YOU: http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting

November 11, 2016, 12:36 PM	#2
Bravo1 Member Join Date: March 27, 2016 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 35	I got mine from Brassmanbrass.com 2500 mixed headstamps for $129 when they were on sale in September. 80% was Federal, 15% Lake City and the rest mixed between PMC, Wolf, etc. Almost all had a crimp but was able to process them pretty quickly with my Dillion 600 swagging tool.

November 11, 2016, 03:37 PM	#3
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7,097	I like gibrass.com as Jeff offers a decrimping service for 25 dollars per thousand, right now his prices are 100 bucks per 1000 with the primer crimp removed, which I think is pretty reasonable. Jimro

November 11, 2016, 05:01 PM	#5
AVirginian Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2014 Posts: 128	There is a Facebook group - The Brass Bank, where individuals sell used brass in various stages of reconditioning. I have bought and sold on there, it's a good bunch of guys.

November 11, 2016, 06:50 PM	#6
Camnus Member Join Date: May 19, 2016 Posts: 41	Ive been buying most of my brass from monmouthreloading.com, been pretty happy so far.

November 11, 2016, 09:29 PM	#7
weaselfire Member Join Date: January 12, 2013 Posts: 88	Everglades Ammo. Jeff Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

November 11, 2016, 09:38 PM	#9
JeepHammer Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2015 Posts: 1,768	Are you looking for LC (Lake City MO) which is pretty much same as Federal, or the harder WCC?

November 12, 2016, 08:14 AM	#10
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	I bought some brand new never primed 5.56 from mid south shooters. I bought two bags of 250 cases each all lake city and all head stamp 16. I know it is more money than once fired but it is brand new never loaded. I use these for precision shooting and other cases for plinking ammo

November 12, 2016, 10:34 AM	#12
rebs Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2012 Posts: 3,881	Brass Bombers looks like a very good deal on their all LC cleaned, deprimed and swaged.

November 12, 2016, 12:40 PM	#13
Dufus Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2014 Posts: 1,965	I buy most of my once shot from Monmouth Reloading. Haven't been screwed yet. http://www.monmouthreloading.com/

November 13, 2016, 07:21 PM	#14
Average Joe Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,325	monmouthreloading.com