anonymouscuban Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I currently do not reload. I shoot all new factory 9mm ammo. Should collect my brass to sell it or maybe store in case I ever decide to reload? Is there a market for 9mm brass? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjones Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Yes. Even if you only use it to send to Freedom Munitions. Or you could decide to sell it. 9mm brass doesn't go for much, but it's better than 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Yes, by all means, save it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscuban Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 Yes. Even if you only use it to send to Freedom Munitions. Or you could decide to sell it. 9mm brass doesn't go for much, but it's better than 0.When you say send it to Freedom Munitions, what do you mean? Do they buy it or is it like a donation or something?Admittedly do not know too much about them other than they sell reloaded ammo for cheap.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjones Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, anonymouscuban said: When you say send it to Freedom Munitions, what do you mean? Do they buy it or is it like a donation or something? Admittedly do not know too much about them other than they sell reloaded ammo for cheap. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk They buy back brass and give you credit towards stuff on their site: https://www.freedommunitions.com/brass-credit-program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscuban Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 They buy back brass and give you credit towards stuff on their site: https://www.freedommunitions.com/brass-credit-programCool man. Thanks. I just feel bad sweeping it all down range. Seems like a waste. Shit, I would feel better even just giving it away to someone that reloads. I guess I am gonna start collecting it in buckets. LOLSent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Phil Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 And when you do (inevitably) begin to reload, it's nice to know you have a huge supply of well cared for once fired brass... Buckets full!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger123 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 going rate for 9mm brass these days seems to be 1.5 to 2.5 cents a piece when bought in 3k or more batches. is it worth saving to sell at this price its up to you to decide. i would just save it and reload it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock26Toter Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Even at the metal recycler brass gets $1.20/lb here in Denver. That's just over $100.00 for a 5 gallon bucket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken6PPC Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) I look at spent brass much as if each case was a nickel. I know 9mm is worth less than that, but on average, 5 cents each isn't a bad estimate. Some calibers are worth much more than that. When you have a large ziplock baggie full of spent cases, and imagine each one is a nickel, collecting your brass definitely seems worthwhile! A bucket full of nickels would certainly be worthwhile! OTOH, if you shoot at any ranges that I shoot at, don't worry about it. Just leave it on the floor... I'll take care of it for you! LOL! Edited May 31, 2017 by Ken6PPC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Depends on how much you shoot ... If you shoot a box a month - forget it. If you're shooting a box a week - you'll soon be reloading - so save it. Don't store it in cardboard - it will "rust". Store it in some type of inert material like plastic or glass, and good to keep it airtight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Don't store it in cardboard - it will "rust". Is this why all the ammunition manufacturers sell new ammunition in cardboard containers ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 When I store brass in my garage, in Central Florida, in cardboard, it "rusts". If I store it in an inert material, it doesn't "rust". Just my experience. Your results may vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Yes, but you live in a "wet" State ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1_Demon Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Wait...brass shouldn't rust, should it? Maybe tarnish, but should it actually rust? Or am I missing the joke? LOL Have any of you ever had someone yell at you for picking up their brass? I did that before and it kind of put me off. I was thinking of starting to reload, so I started trying to collect my own brass and accidentally picked up some of the brass of the guy next to me and he started getting all ticked off and yelling at me accusing me of stealing his brass and such. I only picked up like one or two pieces and still had it in my hand. It wasn't like a had a whole batch and had it stuff away already or something. LOL! That's the only issue I have is when someone freaks. I didn't even do it on purpose. I would have asked first (as I have seen most people here do). I'm just wondering how many people have had people freak out if you pick up their brass. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 No, it won't "rust", unless, of course, it's steel. I usually would not pick up brass next to someone in the process of shooting. Wait until their gone and pick it all up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1_Demon Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Well that was the thing. I was picking up my brass and it was an indoor range and you know how the brass bounces so some bounced behind me and on his side of the lane behind him. I waited until he wasn't shooting before I was trying to collect my own brass. And I guess he thought I was trying to just collect everything. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 The short answer is yes save it. I have gotten to the to the point where I don't pick up much brass anymore unless it is conveniently in a pile. I rarely walk between bays and search for brass anymore. That's just me. At $0.03/case that's $5-7 per match. Once you have a stock pile of brass you start getting lazy... IMO. (I did) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 If you're at an indoor range try and get the lane against the right. Makes collecting your casings easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscuban Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Hit the range today. Collected my brass. So it begins friends.Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Phil Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) It was that great statesman and world-class communicator (Bruce Willis) who once said, "Welcome to the party, pal!!" Welcome to the reloading party! Edited June 1, 2017 by Dr. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
36873687 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Yes save it or sell it. Cause the next guy behind u will pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Z Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Today's empty cases are tomorrows currency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireman1776 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Yes you should. I was in your boat a few years ago. I would save what I could in case I started reloading later on. I still haven't paid for brass and have reloaded a few thousand rounds (not much I know) Just think of the brass as money. Each one is worth a penny or two. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_b Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Always save it, you can trade it off or sell it. It has value to someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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