crovello Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I am buying a STI in 38 super. Up to now I have only loaded .40 and .45. These are easy to identify by caliber. I would also load these till the brass failed I want to be more careful tracking my brass with the 38 super. I went through my junk brass bin and found empty cases to compare. I as suspected I found that the .38 super, .38 super comp, 9x21 and 9x25 could easily be mixed up if not careful. I have new brass coming in a few days along with everything else I need to load this caliber. What I wanted to do is to mark my brass so as not to confuse it with other shooters brass. When loading rounds for chrono I would mark each different load with different color markers so I could see what effect the loads had on my brass. But this mark does not stay on for long. Does anyone have a method of marking their brass that would last longer? It sounds like tedious work inspecting each head stamp before tossing brass in my tumbler. There must be a better way. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
achard Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Dave, You can easily track your brass in practice but in competition, the brass will mix up. I pick up any brass as long as it is .40 cal. It's not easy to pick/choose your brass in competition. There's always a next shooter on deck and I don't think you have still or RO's would allow you to pick and choose your brass. In chorono- What I do is, I chose my bullet weight and group them. Eg: I set aside all 180 grains and set aside another 200 grains Or tape them with a mark on tape. Marking will not last long specially when you tumbler after or before reloading. You can also mark each time after reload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 check this out: http://www.hosercam.com/ look for shooting products. lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPSCDRL Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 The most common method is to mark them after loading while theyare in Dillon or similar ammo boxes. Just run a magic marker over the bottom of the cases. Different colors can be used to denote loads, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 I mark all of my ammo after I check it with a case gauge (except for carry ammo). If it gauges okay, then it gets a cross of red and black sharpie across the head. Yeah, I gauge my factory ammo. You'd be surprised at how many rounds won't gauge too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crovello Posted February 14, 2005 Author Share Posted February 14, 2005 Lynn, That marking system would sure make your brass stick out. You do not see the head stamp when you are picking it up so marking it on the side makes sense. I may do something like that on my own. I will just not make is so colorful. I don't want to look fruity out there . Thanks for the link Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPoLo Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 I will just not make it so colorful. I don't want to look fruity out there Mmmmm... Fruity brass..... -Chet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crovello Posted February 14, 2005 Author Share Posted February 14, 2005 DJPoLo, Thats a great pic. Did you do that with the marking system that Lynn was talking about? No problem picking your brass out of a pile. I am just not that flashy. Maybe just one stripe and if I am in a very flashy mood I will use a red marker. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Try and use colors or combinations of colors that other people aren't using. There are so many shooters here in league that use red that everyone's always fighting over the brass or exchanging bits of brass with everyone else--they can't tell which is which. Go for the 'being different' look. It'll guarantee reduced losses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Hayden Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 People that use Nolan's system, make it the easiest brass to spot. I'll pick up friends brass from the squad or 2 ahead, if I know thier color patterns. I have to think they get more percentage of thier brass back then anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Try and use colors or combinations of colors that other people aren't using. There are so many shooters here in league that use red that everyone's always fighting over the brass or exchanging bits of brass with everyone else--they can't tell which is which. Go for the 'being different' look. It'll guarantee reduced losses. The reason everybody uses red is red is by far the easiest to visually 'pick-up' when lying on the ground. Dark colors like blue and black almost act as camouflage. Use red and something else.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Larry Cazes Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 My wife and I use 2 purple stripes using Nolan's marking system and it works great. Thanks to Berkim and others , we get 80-90% back if we are diligent about brassing. we also use a cheap $10.00 pick up tool that I bought from our local bed, bath, and beyond store to allow us to pick them up without stooping 20-30 times for each COF. Saves wear and tear on the back! Since we both shoot .38supercomp, it is well worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 bed, bath, brass and beyond? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJPoLo Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Did you do that with the marking system that Lynn was talking about? Yup. I like it a lot. I get a LOT more brass back since using the BrassMaster double striper. We use red and blue stripes (the blue ink looks purple on brass). -Chet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Larry Cazes Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 bed, bath, brass and beyond? They would probably have a fit if they knew what we were using it for! Life is good....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingerjg Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I use a marker under the rim of my brass, red for the 40 and blue for the 38SC. I seem to get most if not all of my brass back when i shoot local matches. Ive even found brass a week later that was missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crovello Posted February 15, 2005 Author Share Posted February 15, 2005 Larry, what exactly did you buy from Bed & Bath that picks up brass?? The places I shoot have a lot of sand and I don't want to bring sand home with me. does it pick up brass without all the dirt? I am not to old to stoop for my brass. Just curious Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Larry Cazes Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I don't want to bring sand home with me. Sounds like what you need is a shooters connection brass bag actually. They have an open mesh bottom like a course sifter. A quick shake at the end of the day and the sand is gone. If only it worked for richmond gravel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I would also like to know what you bought at BB&B that you use to pick up brass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPSCDRL Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Larry, what exactly did you buy from Bed & Bath that picks up brass?? The places I shoot have a lot of sand and I don't want to bring sand home with me. does it pick up brass without all the dirt?I am not to old to stoop for my brass. Just curious Dave I'm also interested in the tool you use to pick up the brass. As for the sand and dirt, I use a mesh laundry bag so all of the dirt and sand stays on the range. You can pick up the mesh laundry bag at the local market or super store in the laundry department. They are designed for "delicates". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crovello Posted February 15, 2005 Author Share Posted February 15, 2005 I have a brass bag from I-shot that is mesh on the bottom. I do not really need a tool to pick up brass. But I need to know what you would buy at Bed & Bath!!!! I am just curious by nature Plus the next time my wife drags me in there kicking and screaming I will have something to look at. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Larry...what lind of security clearance do we need to get this information out of you? Or, would we have more luck prying the info out with a crowbar??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iweiny Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Nolan's brass marker is awsome. My wife set up the 2 pens such that we get 2 colors and one stripe is fatter than the other... Very distinctive and we get all kinds of people returning brass to us. It is easy to use as you put rounds into the boxes... I recomend it, Ira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Larry Cazes Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 The brass picker upper thingy from Bed, Bath, And Beyond is kinda like a remote hand. I has a pair of rubber cups on the end that open and close when the grip is squeezed and it is about 3 feet long overall and folds for easy storage. I'll have to post a picture when I get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRacer Posted February 16, 2005 Share Posted February 16, 2005 The brass picker upper thingy from Bed, Bath, And Beyond is kinda like a remote hand. I has a pair of rubber cups on the end that open and close when the grip is squeezed and it is about 3 feet long overall and folds for easy storage. I'll have to post a picture when I get a chance. Sounds like the tool I use to pick up after my dog.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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