once fired brass

XHODZAX

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i'm looking into buying some once fired brass in .223
is this a good idea or not?
and how do i know if brass was fired once or 5 times
where should i buy it from?
any sugestions?
thanks
 
Re: once fired brass

If you are buying military surplus look for the crimp on the primer. SOME but not all mil surp you see on the 'Net is once fired.

Some ranges sell brass that has been used by departments or agencies. They usually only shoot factory ammo. If it is in fact once fired, usually it will have a claim for that.
 
Re: once fired brass

but if its brass that still has the primer crimped in you will have to get a tool to punch them out.all so will have to get rid of the crimp.and don't for get to full lenght them.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You may want to check with crod1972 I have bought a lot of brass from him and he has real good stuff at a great price shipped. IMHO </div></div>

I agree. I've bought a lot of once fired brass from him and all has been excellent.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: xhodzax</div><div class="ubbcode-body">how do i contact him
i found his profile but his e-mail adress is not working ? </div></div>

Just PM him. I just sent him one yesterday. He is a good guy. Pricing on the brass is great and the quality is as advertised.
 
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alot of the mil brass that I see doesnt have the old crimp newer brass has a crimp ring in the pocket,just use your deburring tool 1-2 turns and your gtg
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: M855</div><div class="ubbcode-body">alot of the mil brass that I see doesnt have the old crimp newer brass has a crimp ring in the pocket,just use your deburring tool 1-2 turns and your gtg </div></div>

+1

That's exactly what I do.