How's Lake City brass in .223?

Dave R · September 18, 2005, 11:18 PM

Or should I say 5.56 NATO....

I usually don't buy brass, because I have finely-developed scrounging skills. But this was $2 per hundred for Lake City brass. So, how good is it? Should this be relegated to plinking ammo, or should I use this for the serious varmit hunting in the spring?

Tim R · September 19, 2005, 03:09 PM

Lake City brass is what the High Power shooters like to use in their ARs. I understand the 223 brass is simular to Winchester. I need some brass for my match AR.....shoot me a PM with the location of your find Please.
Machine gun brass is pretty much a waste of time however.

arthurrh · September 19, 2005, 05:24 PM

Those seeking brass for .223 can find it in a variety of types (LC, R&P, etc) for very inexpensive from the brassman. I just got 3,000 pieces of once-fired R&P from him for $60.00 plus shipping.

http://www.brassmanbrass.com

Ben Shepherd · September 19, 2005, 10:37 PM

If you can verify that lake city as "once-fired" you did very well indeed. One of the best cases there is.

Dave R · September 20, 2005, 10:07 AM

Glad to hear its a good case. Can't verify that it was once-fired. It was on a clearance rack. But the primer pockets are pretty clean.

Dave R · September 27, 2005, 12:05 PM

Just an update. Yes, LC brass can make an accurate load. I shot it at the range yeasterday, and best 2 groups were 3 shots at .65" and 5 shots at .7". Target pic in this thread.

September 18, 2005, 11:18 PM	#1
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	How's Lake City brass in .223? Or should I say 5.56 NATO.... I usually don't buy brass, because I have finely-developed scrounging skills. But this was $2 per hundred for Lake City brass. So, how good is it? Should this be relegated to plinking ammo, or should I use this for the serious varmit hunting in the spring? __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

September 19, 2005, 03:09 PM	#2
Tim R Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2004 Location: God's side of Washington State Posts: 1,601	Lake City brass is what the High Power shooters like to use in their ARs. I understand the 223 brass is simular to Winchester. I need some brass for my match AR.....shoot me a PM with the location of your find Please. Machine gun brass is pretty much a waste of time however. __________________ God Bless our Troops especially our Snipers.

September 19, 2005, 10:37 PM	#4
Ben Shepherd Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: Utah Posts: 1,462	If you can verify that lake city as "once-fired" you did very well indeed. One of the best cases there is. __________________ From my cold dead hands......... NRA certified rifle, pistol and shotgun instructor. Hunter education instructor

September 20, 2005, 10:07 AM	#5
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	Glad to hear its a good case. Can't verify that it was once-fired. It was on a clearance rack. But the primer pockets are pretty clean. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

September 27, 2005, 12:05 PM	#6
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	Just an update. Yes, LC brass can make an accurate load. I shot it at the range yeasterday, and best 2 groups were 3 shots at .65" and 5 shots at .7". Target pic in this thread. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

September 19, 2005, 05:24 PM	#3
arthurrh Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2004 Posts: 189	Those seeking brass for .223 can find it in a variety of types (LC, R&P, etc) for very inexpensive from the brassman. I just got 3,000 pieces of once-fired R&P from him for $60.00 plus shipping. http://www.brassmanbrass.com