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What are brass shell casings worth?
U.S.A. Scrap Dealer National Price Index
| Average Price | High Price | Low Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1.74 USD/LB | 2.70 USD/LB | 0.30 USD/LB |
Is brass worth saving?
Finding brass can be tricky but also one of the most rewarding metals to scrap. We’ll pay you more for red brass than yellow brass but don’t worry, you’ll still earn good money for both types. We’ll pay you around $1.50/pound for your brass. Just make sure your brass is clean with no plastic, rubber, or steel in it.
What can you do with empty bullet casings?
Place the empty casing in your trash bag. This has been your hunting season reminder that empty shells should be taken to the local police station for safe disposal. Visit the nearest police station to you for safe ammunition disposal.
Do scrap yards take brass bullet casings?
You can recycle brass shell casings by turning them over to a scrap metal facility and save some money for the next time you buy ammo. This is something that most gun ranges already do. You can bring spent brass shell casings as scrap metal to a metals recycler like GLE Scrap Metal.
What is the value of brass?
Brass
| Brass | Price/lb. |
|---|---|
| Red Brass (determined upon inspection) | $2.15 |
| Clean Auto Radiators (copper and brass combined) | $1.85 |
| Dirty Truck Radiators (copper and brass combined) | $1.25 |
| Radiator Cores (mostly brass and solder) | $0.65 |
Can you recycle brass bullet casings?
When it comes to ammunition that has been used, you’re really just left with the brass casing. The brass casing is recyclable, so after a round has been fired at the range, this portion can be recycled. Generally, however, these are actually reused to manufacture new ammunition.
How much copper is in a brass shell casing?
The calculated value of the percent copper in the brass casing sample was found to be 70.5\%. This value seems to be well in the region of most cartridge brass—which typically range from 70-80\% copper. This relatively accurate percent copper serves to indicate the general accuracy of the colorimetric method.
What can you do with brass shells?
Recycle Your Brass Casings You can recycle brass shell casings by turning them over to a scrap metal facility and save some money for the next time you buy ammo. This is something that most gun ranges already do. You can bring spent brass shell casings as scrap metal to a metals recycler like GLE Scrap Metal.
Can you recycle brass shell casings?
The brass casing is recyclable, so after a round has been fired at the range, this portion can be recycled. Generally, however, these are actually reused to manufacture new ammunition. Brass casings can be reused a number of times.
How can you tell if its real brass?
Solid brass is not magnetic. If the magnet sticks, the item is usually steel or cast iron, with a brass plating. If the magnet does not stick, you can test further by scratching a hidden area with a sharp tool. If you see a shiny yellow scratch, the item is likely solid brass.
Are brass bullet casings worth anything in scrap?
As you would guess, the brass bullet casings are worth much more in scrap than the steel and aluminum bullet casings. I am not saying that you should leave the others, just be sure to separate the different metals. Brass does not stick to a magnet.
What should I do with my brass casing?
Firing ranges or training facilities for military or law enforcement, for example, may not be able to keep up with the extensive amount of brass they produce, or a single hunter may not want to waste the time with the few brass he produces. In either case, a good solution is to recycle the brass casing.
Are You giving me money for my brass cases?
We’re giving you money for your brass cases. Whether you have 10 Lbs. of range brass or you’re a range with 10,000 Lbs. of brass – we want it!
What do you do with empty bullet casings?
There are multiple uses for empty bullet casings but today we’re going to talk about them in terms of their scrap metal value. Many of the gun ranges in my area do not have a service or means to properly dispose of the brass bullet casings that accumulate from daily customer visits.