Grizzly Dave Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 So as I was getting my brass ready for the tumbler, it sounded a bit off, like there was a tinny note in there, figured maybe just a rock or something. A couple hours in the tumbler and it was all nice and shiny again. Then in the media separator I hear that tinny sound again. So I put a handful or two at a time into a flat tupperware container and rolled them around checking for cracks and whatnot. And viola! I found the offending case, split most of the way down the side. Just goes to show ya, if it don't sound right, or don't feel right, chances are it ain't right! Now between this past weekends 12 stages and side matches of brass, and the previous weekends brass for me and a new shooter I hosted, I have about 500 ready to load. Grizz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Some brass cases make the prettiest music when they split. Others don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 There were actually two cases that sounded off to me, both were head stamps I don't use, I tossed them both even though the other one wasn't split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 There were actually two cases that sounded off to me, both were head stamps I don't use, I tossed them both even though the other one wasn't split. I often get "the look" when I rattle my brass in my hands at the unloading table. Apparently some think I am a little "off" (including Missus Gateway). After a while you can hear the distinctive sound of a split case and get rid of it before leaving the range. Regards Gateway Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Dont hear well,so I dont hear the brass I do look at each and feel each.Just done making the 444 cases so shinny,looks like gold in them hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Threebars, SASS #35671 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Just Charming saves all our split cases. Says someday, when she gets enuff, she's gonna make little windchimes with 'em. R3B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curley Cole, SASS #56849 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I just finished sorting thru about 500 cases from this weekend too. also hosted a guest shooter. Strangely when I counted the brass I came home with exactly the number of 45's I shot and came home with an extra 2 38's. No splits this month. I keep a caninster for bad brass as they can get good salvage money I hear curley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 I save the split cases too when I remember, I should save spent primers too, but rarely remember to, and half of them wind up on the floor anyway. There is just not a good way to catch them off the rock chucker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Just Charming saves all our split cases. Says someday, when she gets enuff, she's gonna make little windchimes with 'em. R3B ..... wind chimes is good, ....... but wouldn't tha music sound a bit "cracked" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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