explosivewhale Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Hey guys, I don't reload, but I don't mind picking up brass to sell. Question is, what is worth it? I collect a lot of 223/556 and was wondering if it's worth buying the materials to prep it to sell for reloading. I know I can get more for prepped brass. Or is it better I sell it as uncleaned range brass. What can I get for a box of 223/556 of 36 pounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1soldier Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Sell as unprocessed and offer the option of clean. Investing for the sole purpose of processing isn't cost or time effective in my opinion. I can get it for 45-70 per k. Mostly towards the lower end for range pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairmckenzie1 Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 depends what your time is worth to you. if you have nothing better to do and a semi efficient set up, it could be marginally more profitable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atbarr Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Have you done your homework and done a search for 223/556 brass in this forum, http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showforum=264? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimitz Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 just save it until the next 'crisis' where everyone panic buys whatever is out there and you'll be able to sell it for whatever you want .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 If you are going to sell your brass here on the forum, these are threads you should read first. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=149022 http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=149022#entry1671098 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtp Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 I have .223/5.56 brass marked as 74 per lb, so you've got ~2660 cases there. I would highly suggest bagging, then double/triple bagging any brass you're going to ship via USPS (or via any means for that matter!), as it's quite likely the box will get stepped on, thrown, and otherwise abused, and people really don't like to get their 'box of brass'...without brass inside. I see nearly zero reason for processed brass - I'd prefer to get LC unprocessed, so I can look at at tell if it's really 'once fired' or not. Sizing by someone else isn't done for my rifles, and I'll be re-sizing it anyway. While I don't 'like' reaming primer pockets, it's quite rare that I see someone selling swaged 'once fired' brass at a price I'd consider at all. Having said that, I'd pay a few extra $ for clean brass, otherwise unmolested or processed. Going rate is probably around $50-$60/K or so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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