reproduction brassers

springfield 720 · May 2, 2013, 03:40 PM

I too, have found that, upping the dose of powder in these can be done and shoots very well.. But, I guess recommendations are there for a reason.. Kind of like, using paper instead of a corn cob.. Eventually, something will ware out..

Doc Hoy · May 2, 2013, 06:47 PM

You get the idea

chickenmcnasty · May 2, 2013, 08:59 PM

So what kind of longevity can you expect from these? I keep picking up more from the boxes at cabelas and the smell of that new gun oil reminds me of when my Walker was new. I think I may need a few more...

Doc Hoy · May 2, 2013, 09:13 PM

They will last a long time.

But you definitely need a couple more.

chickenmcnasty · May 2, 2013, 09:16 PM

Ha! If my wife knew about this forum she would forbid me from using it and beg me to keep drinking.

Beagle333 · May 2, 2013, 09:55 PM

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If my wife knew about this forum she would forbid me from using it and beg me to keep drinking.

Ditto!

springfield 720 · May 2, 2013, 10:52 PM

My wife knows I'm here, which is better than me drinking... go figure..

Doc Hoy · May 3, 2013, 01:37 AM

I don't ask my wife to go shooting and she does not ask me to go to church. She thinks its an even trade.

North East Redneck · May 3, 2013, 01:39 AM

When I first started shooting repro revolvers, I bought brassers. No more, steel or SS only. Like any other tool I purchase, I run em hard. Nothing wrong with brass framed guns, I just prefer non brass for shooting strong loads and lots of them.

Doc Hoy · May 3, 2013, 02:21 AM

I'd be interested in more brass frame revolvers but I would apply some caveats.

If it was unique or cheap, I'd be interested. That includes revolvers that are in poor condition and can be bought for song.

Prolly would buy it and figure on not shooting it much.

springfield 720 · May 3, 2013, 04:47 PM

I only bought the brassers to start the NEXT generation into BP.. The little turds handle them pretty good and can hit more than the old man..

..It's a good start for them and I don't have to go to the store every week to buy powder...

Captainkirk · May 3, 2013, 09:03 PM

I have a ****load of BP revolvers, so the few brassers I own get shot very seldom in terms of hard and/or frequent use. From a "hobby" standpoint, they are cheap, look really good when shined up, are easy to work with (brass is very simple to shape and file and requires no re-bluing afterwards) don't rust (brass parts, anyway) and are just as fun to play with on a cold winter's evening.
If all I had were brassers, I might feel somehow "restricted" by not being able to pack in full-house loads.
They make an excellent way to build up one's collection on the cheap, though.

springfield 720 · May 3, 2013, 09:17 PM

I have a Walker for that..

May 2, 2013, 03:40 PM	#1
springfield 720 Member Join Date: November 17, 2012 Location: Minn Posts: 60	reproduction brassers I too, have found that, upping the dose of powder in these can be done and shoots very well.. But, I guess recommendations are there for a reason.. Kind of like, using paper instead of a corn cob.. Eventually, something will ware out.. Last edited by springfield 720; May 2, 2013 at 04:19 PM.

May 2, 2013, 06:47 PM	#2
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Yep You get the idea __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

May 2, 2013, 08:59 PM	#3
chickenmcnasty Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 158	Re: reproduction brassers So what kind of longevity can you expect from these? I keep picking up more from the boxes at cabelas and the smell of that new gun oil reminds me of when my Walker was new. I think I may need a few more...

May 2, 2013, 09:13 PM	#4
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	With light loads They will last a long time. But you definitely need a couple more. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

May 2, 2013, 09:16 PM	#5
chickenmcnasty Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 158	Re: reproduction brassers Ha! If my wife knew about this forum she would forbid me from using it and beg me to keep drinking.

May 2, 2013, 10:52 PM	#7
springfield 720 Member Join Date: November 17, 2012 Location: Minn Posts: 60	My wife knows I'm here, which is better than me drinking... go figure..

May 3, 2013, 01:37 AM	#8
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	I have the solution I don't ask my wife to go shooting and she does not ask me to go to church. She thinks its an even trade. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

May 3, 2013, 01:39 AM	#9
North East Redneck Senior Member Join Date: June 6, 2012 Location: Berkshire Hills Posts: 741	When I first started shooting repro revolvers, I bought brassers. No more, steel or SS only. Like any other tool I purchase, I run em hard. Nothing wrong with brass framed guns, I just prefer non brass for shooting strong loads and lots of them. __________________ NRA Patron Member SAF Life Member GOAL Member

May 3, 2013, 02:21 AM	#10
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Agree I'd be interested in more brass frame revolvers but I would apply some caveats. If it was unique or cheap, I'd be interested. That includes revolvers that are in poor condition and can be bought for song. Prolly would buy it and figure on not shooting it much. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

May 3, 2013, 04:47 PM	#11
springfield 720 Member Join Date: November 17, 2012 Location: Minn Posts: 60	I only bought the brassers to start the NEXT generation into BP.. The little turds handle them pretty good and can hit more than the old man....It's a good start for them and I don't have to go to the store every week to buy powder...

May 3, 2013, 09:03 PM	#12
Captainkirk Senior Member Join Date: September 21, 2012 Posts: 144	I have a ****load of BP revolvers, so the few brassers I own get shot very seldom in terms of hard and/or frequent use. From a "hobby" standpoint, they are cheap, look really good when shined up, are easy to work with (brass is very simple to shape and file and requires no re-bluing afterwards) don't rust (brass parts, anyway) and are just as fun to play with on a cold winter's evening. If all I had were brassers, I might feel somehow "restricted" by not being able to pack in full-house loads. They make an excellent way to build up one's collection on the cheap, though. __________________ "You gonna pull those pistols, or whistle Dixie?"

May 3, 2013, 09:17 PM	#13
springfield 720 Member Join Date: November 17, 2012 Location: Minn Posts: 60	Captain I have a Walker for that..

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