Brass for guns you don't own? - Page 2

oo0juice0oo · August 9, 2011, 11:10 PM

I mainly shoot on a popular piece of public land where people shoot just about every weekend, however, it seems that almost NOBODY else picks up their brass there. That's where I get all of the extra calibers of brass. One person's trash another person's treasure!

dmazur · August 10, 2011, 12:30 AM

So far I've resisted the Dark Side and I only reload for 3 calibers (.45 ACP, .30-06 Sprg and .243 Win)

If I'm picking up brass, I leave the ones I can't use for someone else.

Edit:

Can't count, or can't remember. I also reload .44 Mag, and I'll pick that up, too.

Ike666 · August 10, 2011, 10:28 AM

Father, forgive me for I have sinned.

Found 100 .44 Mag tucked away in a plastic bag. Ran out a bought the dies. Don't have the durn gun though.

Maybe my son will let me use his.

Jim243 · August 10, 2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

I picked up a 500 S&W Magnum just because it looks huge. Is this the beginning of a "problem"?

YES!!!

Ambishot · August 10, 2011, 10:44 PM

Great post! I really can relate to this! Before I could own any firearms I had a brass collection (age 12). My grandfather was huge on hunting/shooting, so I had a good source for different calibers. I took one moderate step between collecting brass and buying the firearms when I got of age. I was and am hellbent on shooting the type of gun first to see if I like it. Thankfully I had enough time to go shooting with uncles and friends before I was able to legally purchase firearms, so I've at least narrowed down the calibers on my "shoot or own someday" list.

Hog Buster · August 11, 2011, 01:27 AM

You ain’t a real handloader unless you’ve got brass that you’ll never use in caliber's that you’ll never own. Molds and bullets too.

TXGunNut · August 11, 2011, 08:15 PM

Thanks, Hog Buster. I was starting to think there was something wrong with me.

FM12 · August 12, 2011, 09:11 PM

I pick up anything except .22LR Any I dont need or use, I sell as scrap or trade for something I can use.

August 10, 2011, 12:30 AM	#27
dmazur Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2007 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,310	So far I've resisted the Dark Side and I only reload for 3 calibers (.45 ACP, .30-06 Sprg and .243 Win) If I'm picking up brass, I leave the ones I can't use for someone else. Edit: Can't count, or can't remember. I also reload .44 Mag, and I'll pick that up, too. Last edited by dmazur; August 10, 2011 at 11:48 AM.

August 10, 2011, 10:28 AM	#28
Ike666 Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2009 Location: SW VA Posts: 491	Father, forgive me for I have sinned. Found 100 .44 Mag tucked away in a plastic bag. Ran out a bought the dies. Don't have the durn gun though. Maybe my son will let me use his. __________________ ___________________ "I'm your huckleberry."

August 10, 2011, 10:44 PM	#30
Ambishot Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2011 Location: US Posts: 274	Brass collection...mostly Great post! I really can relate to this! Before I could own any firearms I had a brass collection (age 12). My grandfather was huge on hunting/shooting, so I had a good source for different calibers. I took one moderate step between collecting brass and buying the firearms when I got of age. I was and am hellbent on shooting the type of gun first to see if I like it. Thankfully I had enough time to go shooting with uncles and friends before I was able to legally purchase firearms, so I've at least narrowed down the calibers on my "shoot or own someday" list.

August 9, 2011, 11:10 PM	#26
oo0juice0oo Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 50	I mainly shoot on a popular piece of public land where people shoot just about every weekend, however, it seems that almost NOBODY else picks up their brass there. That's where I get all of the extra calibers of brass. One person's trash another person's treasure!

August 11, 2011, 01:27 AM	#31
Hog Buster Senior Member Join Date: October 26, 2009 Location: Pointe Coupee, Louisana Posts: 772	You ain’t a real handloader unless you’ve got brass that you’ll never use in caliber's that you’ll never own. Molds and bullets too.

August 11, 2011, 08:15 PM	#32
TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	Thanks, Hog Buster. I was starting to think there was something wrong with me.

August 12, 2011, 09:11 PM	#33
FM12 Senior Member Join Date: February 5, 2007 Location: Monroeville, Alabama Posts: 1,683	I pick up anything except .22LR Any I dont need or use, I sell as scrap or trade for something I can use.