NOOB question

Carryabigstick · April 14, 2009, 09:28 PM

Hello all I'm looking at reloading in the future but for now I'm trying to remove the old primers. The reason for this is recycling the old brass. Would anyone be so kind as to inform me on how to remove the old primers in an inexpensive fashion.

Thanks

Sevens · April 14, 2009, 10:14 PM

When you get set up with the tools for reloading, you'll find that the sizing die pops the old primers out for you while it's re-sizing the brass case.

There is really no good reason to deprime your brass until you are set up to reload.

CortJestir · April 14, 2009, 10:16 PM

Removing the old primers is part of the reloading process, usually when the case is resized -- might as well get a whole reloading kit now if you plan on reloading in the future.

Carryabigstick · April 14, 2009, 10:20 PM

I'm sorry I wasn't clear. I meant to say that I am going to sell the brass that I will not reload. I'm looking for a way to remove them without a lot of expense. I'm selling it for scrap.

Thanks

Dan The Sig Man · April 14, 2009, 10:22 PM

OMG... Why are you selling it for SCRAP? That is a waste of perfectly reloadable Brass. What Calibers do you have? Maybe Some people on here might be interested in buying it...

CortJestir · April 14, 2009, 10:44 PM

Agreed - you can probably sell them here for more than what you'd get for scrap, unless these are cases that were too damaged or deformed to be reloaded.

Anyway if you're gonna scrap 'em, put a bunch in a vise and pop the primers out with a punch or something similar. That should cost you nothing if you have the tools.

Carryabigstick · April 14, 2009, 10:52 PM

Well I don't know too many people looking at reloading 9mm, and other smaller rounds. I would sell them for reloads if I can. I can sell for about 70 cents a pond. I know it's not much but I don't have to worry about selling it as all I have to do is drop off. What is the best way to sell used brass for reload? Also I have mixed rounds of a small quantity so I'm more thinking ahead. If it makes money I will just remove the primers as I get them until I have enough.

PCJim · April 14, 2009, 11:10 PM

Carry, there are ways to remove primers without having a press, but they would not be cost effective for the amount of time you would spend on each individual case.

Like others have said, please don't scrap good brass "just because". There are takers on this board and others who would gladly pay you. May I suggest that you just save up a quantity of brass so as to make the USPS flat rate mailing cost worthwhile to the buyer. Doing so would also save you the time and effort from removing those spent primers.

Dan The Sig Man · April 14, 2009, 11:18 PM

Very good Advice... You should maybe take a small amount of time to sort through and record what you have. Than just post on Firing Line what you have and I am sure that People will start PMin you about what you have. I know that 9mm, 40 and 45 will do well. I might even be interested in some once you post what you have.

dahermit · April 14, 2009, 11:41 PM

If the brass cases are being sold for scrap, there is no need to remove fired primers. The metal parts of the spent primer are brass. However, I am sure a scrap yard would not appreciate any cases with a live primer.

Carryabigstick · April 15, 2009, 10:41 PM

Thanks a lot everyone. I don't have too much right now but that will change. I just started collecting the brass I shoot. I will do as you all recomend once I have stored up enough to make it worth while.

RamSlammer · April 15, 2009, 10:47 PM

Collect up a bunch, sort by caliber (and count 'em) then post here in the Buy/Sell/Trade, Holsters, Gear, Accessories Section. Folks will likely beat down the door to your PM inbox with offers to buy.

April 14, 2009, 09:28 PM	#1
Carryabigstick Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 176	NOOB question Hello all I'm looking at reloading in the future but for now I'm trying to remove the old primers. The reason for this is recycling the old brass. Would anyone be so kind as to inform me on how to remove the old primers in an inexpensive fashion. Thanks

April 14, 2009, 10:14 PM	#2
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	When you get set up with the tools for reloading, you'll find that the sizing die pops the old primers out for you while it's re-sizing the brass case. There is really no good reason to deprime your brass until you are set up to reload. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

April 14, 2009, 10:16 PM	#3
CortJestir Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Southern CT Posts: 1,406	Removing the old primers is part of the reloading process, usually when the case is resized -- might as well get a whole reloading kit now if you plan on reloading in the future. __________________ "They have men amongst them who know very well what they are about..." - Lord Hugh Percy, on the events of April 19, 1775 Do you know what you're about? Find out at an Appleseed near you.

April 14, 2009, 10:44 PM	#6
CortJestir Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Southern CT Posts: 1,406	Agreed - you can probably sell them here for more than what you'd get for scrap, unless these are cases that were too damaged or deformed to be reloaded. Anyway if you're gonna scrap 'em, put a bunch in a vise and pop the primers out with a punch or something similar. That should cost you nothing if you have the tools. __________________ "They have men amongst them who know very well what they are about..." - Lord Hugh Percy, on the events of April 19, 1775 Do you know what you're about? Find out at an Appleseed near you.

April 14, 2009, 10:20 PM	#4
Carryabigstick Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 176	I'm sorry I wasn't clear. I meant to say that I am going to sell the brass that I will not reload. I'm looking for a way to remove them without a lot of expense. I'm selling it for scrap. Thanks

April 14, 2009, 10:22 PM	#5
Dan The Sig Man Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 191	OMG... Why are you selling it for SCRAP? That is a waste of perfectly reloadable Brass. What Calibers do you have? Maybe Some people on here might be interested in buying it...

April 14, 2009, 10:52 PM	#7
Carryabigstick Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 176	Well I don't know too many people looking at reloading 9mm, and other smaller rounds. I would sell them for reloads if I can. I can sell for about 70 cents a pond. I know it's not much but I don't have to worry about selling it as all I have to do is drop off. What is the best way to sell used brass for reload? Also I have mixed rounds of a small quantity so I'm more thinking ahead. If it makes money I will just remove the primers as I get them until I have enough.

April 14, 2009, 11:10 PM	#8
PCJim Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 2008 Location: FL Posts: 570	Carry, there are ways to remove primers without having a press, but they would not be cost effective for the amount of time you would spend on each individual case. Like others have said, please don't scrap good brass "just because". There are takers on this board and others who would gladly pay you. May I suggest that you just save up a quantity of brass so as to make the USPS flat rate mailing cost worthwhile to the buyer. Doing so would also save you the time and effort from removing those spent primers.

April 14, 2009, 11:18 PM	#9
Dan The Sig Man Senior Member Join Date: March 6, 2009 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 191	Very good Advice... You should maybe take a small amount of time to sort through and record what you have. Than just post on Firing Line what you have and I am sure that People will start PMin you about what you have. I know that 9mm, 40 and 45 will do well. I might even be interested in some once you post what you have.

April 14, 2009, 11:41 PM	#10
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	If the brass cases are being sold for scrap, there is no need to remove fired primers. The metal parts of the spent primer are brass. However, I am sure a scrap yard would not appreciate any cases with a *live* primer.

April 15, 2009, 10:41 PM	#11
Carryabigstick Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Location: Spokane, Wa Posts: 176	Thanks a lot everyone. I don't have too much right now but that will change. I just started collecting the brass I shoot. I will do as you all recomend once I have stored up enough to make it worth while.

April 15, 2009, 10:47 PM	#12
RamSlammer Senior Member Join Date: November 5, 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 722	Collect up a bunch, sort by caliber (and count 'em) then post here in the Buy/Sell/Trade, Holsters, Gear, Accessories Section. Folks will likely beat down the door to your PM inbox with offers to buy.