223 brass - anyone find any?

castnblast · January 27, 2013, 11:20 PM

Can't be picky at this point. Does anyone know where to find it? It's like it's not even being made. No one has it. I stocked up on primers and bullets but only have 300 or so pieces. Would like some more.

bubbacrabb · January 27, 2013, 11:38 PM

I always just go to a busy place people shoot and dont pick up their brass. I seen bass pro has some new brass available for back order if you want new brass, atleast it was last night.

Jimro · January 27, 2013, 11:52 PM

At the prices this guy is charging I'd just wait for Jeff Bartlett to get some more in stock. http://www.topbrass-inc.com/reloadin...?category_id=1

Jimro

bubbacrabb · January 28, 2013, 12:18 AM

Man, more like top price brass. Geez, a year ago I sold off tons of 223 brass for 40 dollars a thousand. Makes me wish I held onto that 25,000 pieces I had.

Xfire68 · January 28, 2013, 12:32 AM

That is nutty prices! Unprocessed 5.56 brass was $60-$80 per k. Processed was $100-$120. New LC brass was $200 and on sale $150 per k.

jibjab · January 28, 2013, 12:37 AM

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Can't be picky at this point. Does anyone know where to find it? It's like it's not even being made. No one has it. I stocked up on primers and bullets but only have 300 or so pieces. Would like some more.

How many are you looking for ?
Can you deal with crimped primer pockets ?
I will sell you some for $3 a LBS + shipping.
I'm guessing I have 500ct. I could spare.
Feel free to PM me.

Niantician · January 28, 2013, 12:44 AM

My work has at least one. Maybe two 55 gal drums filled to the top of mostly .556 with some .40 mixed in. Hard to behave...

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castnblast · January 28, 2013, 09:50 AM

As far as crimped primers go - that is new to me. How do you load the primers? I had some that were crushing the primers and they would not seat. How do you fix that?

castnblast · January 28, 2013, 09:57 AM

Yeah, really missing the good ole days when I used to manage an indoor shooting range. Most people are retrieving their brass now. At least around here.

john1969 · January 28, 2013, 10:15 AM

I have some I'll sell. Give me a few days to count it. Some Mil. and foreign. I have Guatemala that shot well but has some sort of corrosion due to reaction with packaging. I had to hand polish some with Flitz just to feel better about shooting it.

Also have 308/762 mil and commercial. Just lays in the cellar.

ScottRiqui · January 28, 2013, 11:22 AM

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As far as crimped primers go - that is new to me. How do you load the primers? I had some that were crushing the primers and they would not seat. How do you fix that?

Google ".223 removing military crimp", and you'll see a bunch of methods. There are dies for reloading presses that will do it, there are standalone primer pocket swagers like the Dillion Super Swager that will remove the crimp, or some people will just cut away the crimp with a pocket knife.

Also, if you use a primer with a harder cup compound, like the CCI #41 that are designed for .223/5.56mm loads, they're more resistant to crushing. You'll still have to smooth away the crimp slightly, but not nearly as much as if you were fitting regular small rifle primers.

Colduglandon · January 28, 2013, 10:19 PM

I use my swill army knife

4runnerman · January 28, 2013, 10:35 PM

Sorry to say- Your a day late. I just sold 3000 of them full length size and primer pockets uniformed. I have gotten back to about 500 in stock again in the last 2 weeks ,but yes it is getting to be a task to get 223.

chris in va · January 29, 2013, 03:32 AM

Tempted to sell some of my 5 gallon bucket, if the price is right.

john1969 · February 7, 2013, 07:21 PM

I don't have the required 25 meaningful posts. Can't sell my brass here guys sorry.

hounddawg · February 7, 2013, 08:40 PM

here you are

http://www.topbrass-inc.com/reloadin...?category_id=2

January 27, 2013, 11:20 PM	#1
castnblast Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2006 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 1,143	223 brass - anyone find any? Can't be picky at this point. Does anyone know where to find it? It's like it's not even being made. No one has it. I stocked up on primers and bullets but only have 300 or so pieces. Would like some more. __________________ VEGETARIAN...old indian word for bad hunter

January 27, 2013, 11:52 PM	#3
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 4,268	At the prices this guy is charging I'd just wait for Jeff Bartlett to get some more in stock. http://www.topbrass-inc.com/reloadin...?category_id=1 Jimro __________________ "Gorsh" said Goofy as secondary explosions racked the beaten zone, "Did I do that?" http://randomthoughtsandguns.blogspot.com/

January 28, 2013, 12:32 AM	#5
Xfire68 Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2010 Location: Communist State of IL. Posts: 1,292	That is nutty prices! Unprocessed 5.56 brass was $60-$80 per k. Processed was $100-$120. New LC brass was $200 and on sale $150 per k. __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF Member

January 28, 2013, 09:50 AM	#8
castnblast Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2006 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 1,143	As far as crimped primers go - that is new to me. How do you load the primers? I had some that were crushing the primers and they would not seat. How do you fix that? __________________ VEGETARIAN...old indian word for bad hunter

January 28, 2013, 09:57 AM	#9
castnblast Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2006 Location: Corpus Christi TX Posts: 1,143	Yeah, really missing the good ole days when I used to manage an indoor shooting range. Most people are retrieving their brass now. At least around here. __________________ VEGETARIAN...old indian word for bad hunter

January 27, 2013, 11:38 PM	#2
bubbacrabb Member Join Date: April 7, 2011 Posts: 35	I always just go to a busy place people shoot and dont pick up their brass. I seen bass pro has some new brass available for back order if you want new brass, atleast it was last night.

January 28, 2013, 12:18 AM	#4
bubbacrabb Member Join Date: April 7, 2011 Posts: 35	Man, more like top price brass. Geez, a year ago I sold off tons of 223 brass for 40 dollars a thousand. Makes me wish I held onto that 25,000 pieces I had.

January 28, 2013, 12:44 AM	#7
Niantician Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2005 Location: Ct. Posts: 463	My work has at least one. Maybe two 55 gal drums filled to the top of mostly .556 with some .40 mixed in. Hard to behave... Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

January 28, 2013, 10:15 AM	#10
john1969 Junior Member Join Date: January 7, 2010 Location: PA Posts: 12	I have some I'll sell. Give me a few days to count it. Some Mil. and foreign. I have Guatemala that shot well but has some sort of corrosion due to reaction with packaging. I had to hand polish some with Flitz just to feel better about shooting it. Also have 308/762 mil and commercial. Just lays in the cellar. __________________ Boston's Gun Bible........javelin press One Nation Under surveillance...javelin press

January 28, 2013, 10:19 PM	#12
Colduglandon Senior Member Join Date: March 5, 1999 Location: Mass Posts: 478	I use my swill army knife

January 28, 2013, 10:35 PM	#13
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnsota Posts: 1,840	Sorry to say- Your a day late. I just sold 3000 of them full length size and primer pockets uniformed. I have gotten back to about 500 in stock again in the last 2 weeks ,but yes it is getting to be a task to get 223. __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional

January 29, 2013, 03:32 AM	#14
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 11,718	Tempted to sell some of my 5 gallon bucket, if the price is right.

February 7, 2013, 07:21 PM	#15
john1969 Junior Member Join Date: January 7, 2010 Location: PA Posts: 12	I don't have the required 25 meaningful posts. Can't sell my brass here guys sorry. __________________ Boston's Gun Bible........javelin press One Nation Under surveillance...javelin press

February 7, 2013, 08:40 PM	#16
hounddawg Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Posts: 760	here you are http://www.topbrass-inc.com/reloadin...?category_id=2 __________________ Government is like a baby. An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other. - Ronald Reagan