Brass prices....

rc · March 7, 2009, 02:25 PM

What would be a good price to ask for my used brass in 9mm and .45 given the current shortages of loaded ammo? Seems like Midway's prices are through the roof for brass and I could sell these off for 1/2 of what a box of ammo cost me just a few years ago. What are your thoughts? I was thinking somewhere between 5 and 10 cents each casing. rc

blue dingo · March 7, 2009, 02:34 PM

see what they're selling for on gunbroker.com type brass in the search window

Mr Phil · March 7, 2009, 03:33 PM

I sent you a PM I will likley buy

Sevens · March 7, 2009, 04:30 PM

It sounds like you are asking a forum full of reloaders how high you should price your brass given the fact that all of us are having a hard time finding components?

I say you should sell it for 1 cent a piece.

orionengnr · March 7, 2009, 06:55 PM

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see what they're selling for on gunbroker.com

Which is entirely different from what they're asking for on GB.com.

In the real world (if you really want to sell)--
$25-30 per thousand for 9mm
$40-50 per thousand for .45acp

I have bought many cases for less than these prices, and I have actually paid these prices, but I have never paid higher, although I see people asking higher. I don't see it moving at higher prices, so it's up to you. Price it where you like...Capitalism at it's best.

Do some looking and see if I'm lying to you. Brass prices and lead prices (for scrap) are about 1/2 of what they were 9 months ago. Demand is still strong for ammo and components, but panic buying has probably already peaked, and prices are at least stable, if not actually declining.

The_Vigilante · March 7, 2009, 07:56 PM

Orionengnr,

Just curious-on what do you base your remarks that panic buying has peaked? BTW, I hope you are right.

orionengnr · March 8, 2009, 11:11 AM

I attend nearly every gun show here in North Texas, and that is several per month. I am friendly with several of the ammo and component dealers, and always drop by to say "hi" (and pick up another 1000 primers or 500 cast bullets

). That is the idea I get from them, although not in so many words.

Availability of primers and bullets is pretty good, whereas three months ago I was seeing fewer primers, or none at all of a certain type (small rifle). There were also times when they would be "cleaned out" of certain items (like .308 brass). I was literally seeing people (not vendors) dragging hand trucks with ammo stacked up on them. At the last Market Hall show in January, it seemed like every second person had an AR on his shoulder (and they were buying, not selling). I'm not seeing that now. I'm not saying that sales aren't still brisk, because they are, but it seems to have reached the peak and may by easing off a bit. Or maybe it's just wishfull thinking

That said, I am missing the show in Fort Worth today because I jacked up my back this week, but hope to make it to Mesquite next weekend.

RickV · March 8, 2009, 01:01 PM

I actually have been looking around today for some 45acp brass. On GB the sellers must be on drugs they are asking WAY too much. I did a search for brass on here and found a few guys selling at reasonable prices sent email and already heard back from one. I think a good price on is about $40 shipped for the 9mm and $70 shipped for the 45acp at least that is what the moe reasonable sellers are asking. JMHO

Russ5924 · March 8, 2009, 07:21 PM

Down at the club I shoot at you can find 9MM by the hundreds just laying aound. 45ACP just a little harder to find very one grabs them right away

RickV · March 8, 2009, 08:08 PM

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Down at the club I shoot at you can find 9MM by the hundreds just laying aound. 45ACP just a little harder to find very one grabs them right away

Same at my club. I was out there this afternoon came home with about 200 rounds of 9 mm, 100 38spl, 100 40 S&W and 10 45acp.

Tex S · March 8, 2009, 10:14 PM

I have a 3500 acre ranch that I can shoot on anytime, but lately I have been going to the local range for the sole purpose of scrounging brass.

I will pay their $10 fee, follow their silly rules, and walk away with $100 in once fired brass every time I go. Sweet!!!

March 7, 2009, 02:25 PM	#1
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,765	Brass prices.... What would be a good price to ask for my used brass in 9mm and .45 given the current shortages of loaded ammo? Seems like Midway's prices are through the roof for brass and I could sell these off for 1/2 of what a box of ammo cost me just a few years ago. What are your thoughts? I was thinking somewhere between 5 and 10 cents each casing. rc

March 7, 2009, 03:33 PM	#3
Mr Phil Member Join Date: January 23, 2009 Posts: 43	I sent you a PM I will likley buy __________________ Don't bother running away ... you'll only die tired.

March 7, 2009, 04:30 PM	#4
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	It sounds like you are asking a forum full of reloaders how high you should price your brass given the fact that all of us are having a hard time finding components? I say you should sell it for 1 cent a piece. __________________ *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.

March 7, 2009, 07:56 PM	#6
The_Vigilante Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2008 Location: Far West Texas Posts: 200	Brass prices.... Orionengnr, Just curious-on what do you base your remarks that panic buying has peaked? BTW, I hope you are right. __________________ The_Vigilante Keeping the streets safe! A man can never own enough guns!

March 8, 2009, 07:21 PM	#9
Russ5924 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Posts: 1,874	Down at the club I shoot at you can find 9MM by the hundreds just laying aound. 45ACP just a little harder to find very one grabs them right away __________________ Russ5924

March 7, 2009, 02:34 PM	#2
blue dingo Member Join Date: January 16, 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 23	see what they're selling for on gunbroker.com type brass in the search window

March 8, 2009, 11:11 AM	#7
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,173	I attend nearly every gun show here in North Texas, and that is several per month. I am friendly with several of the ammo and component dealers, and always drop by to say "hi" (and pick up another 1000 primers or 500 cast bullets ). That is the idea I get from them, although not in so many words. Availability of primers and bullets is pretty good, whereas three months ago I was seeing fewer primers, or none at all of a certain type (small rifle). There were also times when they would be "cleaned out" of certain items (like .308 brass). I was literally seeing people (not vendors) dragging hand trucks with ammo stacked up on them. At the last Market Hall show in January, it seemed like every second person had an AR on his shoulder (and they were buying, not selling). I'm not seeing that now. I'm not saying that sales aren't still brisk, because they are, but it seems to have reached the peak and may by easing off a bit. Or maybe it's just wishfull thinking That said, I am missing the show in Fort Worth today because I jacked up my back this week, but hope to make it to Mesquite next weekend.

March 8, 2009, 01:01 PM	#8
RickV Senior Member Join Date: November 7, 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 172	I actually have been looking around today for some 45acp brass. On GB the sellers must be on drugs they are asking WAY too much. I did a search for brass on here and found a few guys selling at reasonable prices sent email and already heard back from one. I think a good price on is about $40 shipped for the 9mm and $70 shipped for the 45acp at least that is what the moe reasonable sellers are asking. JMHO

March 8, 2009, 10:14 PM	#11
Tex S Senior Member Join Date: November 12, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TEXAS Posts: 909	I have a 3500 acre ranch that I can shoot on anytime, but lately I have been going to the local range for the sole purpose of scrounging brass. I will pay their $10 fee, follow their silly rules, and walk away with $100 in once fired brass every time I go. Sweet!!!