Picking up brass at the range?

[chrisf]

I was wondering if any of you guys pick up others brass at your ranges. I go to chabot and got yelled at because I was picking up brass thats not mine, At the same time you see all this wasted, Old, Rusted brass on the ground. Why not just let me pick the brass up if your not going to use it? Any info on what ranges in the bay let you pick up brass would be appreciated. Im sorry if it is in the wrong area, Didnt technically know which thread to put it in. I figured reloaders do it so I want to ask you guys. Thanks in advance.

[Munk]

Always ask the shooter's permission. Generally, abandoned brass belongs to the range, but if you have permission to claim it from its current owner (the shooter), then it's not abandoned.

[What Just Happened?]

Always ask the shooter's permission. Generally, abandoned brass belongs to the range, but if you have permission to claim it from its current owner (the shooter), then it's not abandoned.

+1

Some ranges sell that brass to make more money. Some other shooters collect their brass. Heck, I have to ask other shooters to not sweep up my brass and I feel bad because they are doing a courteous service for everyone.

[Uriah02]

I always check with the RO before picking up discarded brass. I do weep a little inside when I see piles of rusted brass in the lanes.

[joelogic]

Tarnished brass still sells to the scrapper.

[five.five-six]

Always ask the shooter's permission. Generally, abandoned brass belongs to the range, but if you have permission to claim it from its current owner (the shooter), then it's not abandoned.

+ 2

Additionally, If I see some brass on the floor that I want, I will approach the RO or owner and offer to pay scrap prices for it... I've never been turned down. Courtesy goes a long way

[Dark Mod]

I dont mind getting yelled at, my plan is to basically pick up as much brass as possible before getting asked to stop. Then i just plead ignorance.

Most of the time no one tells me anything, and i never take another shooters brass until they are gone or a i ask first.

[BigBronco]

I sweep up my brass frequently before some one else does. If there is other shooters obviously not wanting and picking up their brass. Well I will sweep it up for them.

[SFgiants105]

Always ask the shooter's permission. Generally, abandoned brass belongs to the range, but if you have permission to claim it from its current owner (the shooter), then it's not abandoned.

+3

Can't go wrong here. I do agree with the OP, though, that you should just be able to grab brass. I just wouldn't want to; you don't know how good it is and you don't want to have a gun blow up in your hands. Asking the guy shooting it is the best way to go since at least you can figure out if they're reloaded and if the cases are any good to begin with

[Lead Waster]

I have no shame, at indoor ranges, I'll go later in the afternoon and I actually bring a whisk and a dustpan.

[fighterpilot562]

Just ask the shooter if u can take his brass. if he is not a reloader i am sure s/he wont mind.
I know if someone asked to take mine i wouldnt care. so if you guys ever see my at a Range. feel free to ask, ill give it to you for free. Ill save them for anyone who wants them.

[Brandon04GT]

I got a quick question for you guys and I don't mean to hijack but it's somewhat related...

I am thinking about starting to pick up my brass at the range especially since WWB 45 brass can be worth some pocket change. I don't plan on reloading just yet so if I picked them up it would be to keep for the future or maybe sell them when I reach bulk numbers. My question is how necessary is it to have the brass cleaned for storage?

I'm trying to figure out whether buying a brass tumbler would be necessary at this point in time.


Thanks

[Eljay]

It's really up to the range, but it's generally part of their business model that it get recycled eventually, if only as scrap, so they do generally have opinions about it. Some places actually make you mark your brass and only collect brass with that mark.

[Gryff]

I am thinking about starting to pick up my brass at the range especially since WWB 45 brass can be worth some pocket change. I don't plan on reloading just yet so if I picked them up it would be to keep for the future or maybe sell them when I reach bulk numbers. My question is how necessary is it to have the brass cleaned for storage?

Not really important to clean it before storing it. It is important to make sure that you don't store it in a high humidity area if you are planning to keep it for a while.

Even if you don't reload, it is never too early to start picking up your brass. I've been collecting my brass for several years, so now that I've started reloading, I have 8-10K of 9mm and 3-5K of .45acp. That's a nice cost savings over having to buy brass.

And you can always give it away to a buddy down the road if you don't use it, or sell it for scrap.

[OldShooter32]

Courtesy demands that you at least wait until it stops bouncing, if not cools off. Touch my NM 7.62 LC77 and there will be problems tho!