Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Pretty neat video - I love manufacturing so this is of interest to me. Hopefully it will give an appreciation to those that make this stuff. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=74ssMmD_tXE GG ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Sabre Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Seems we hardly pay enough for those beauties, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Well that's neat. But they need to quit making movies and start making brass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Well, the guy or gal shootin' the video probably is not one of the manufacturing hands. So, other than taking a little extra time one day to explain what they were doing, it probably didn't cut into production. GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoken D Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Live about 45 minutes away and next door is Sierra Bullets which is another tour ta see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 I'm sure the video was made before the shortage.........buying frenzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Well, the guy or gal shootin' the video probably is not one of the manufacturing hands. So, other than taking a little extra time one day to explain what they were doing, it probably didn't cut into production. GJ Exactly...thought it would be a cool thing to post. To those saying they need to stop making movies and make brass...no comment. Starline does great and are even making the C45S casings again....Right on! GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Well that's neat. But they need to quit making movies and start making brass! Didn't you hear him say they ship about 3,000,000 cases per week? Sheesh! I just got an order of 32-20 from Starline. It was out of stock when I ordered it and they shipped it exactly when they said they would. I am not aware of any other component manufacturer that can do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Exactly...thought it would be a cool thing to post. To those saying they need to stop making movies and make brass...no comment. Starline does great and are even making the C45S casings again....Right on! GG Some people would not be happy even if you hung them with a new rope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StirrupTrouble Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 That was really an interesting video. Thanks. I always wondered what the process was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 It's a pity all you astute know-it-alls don't know what a smiley face is. But ya'll have fun, keep digging at the wire participants. Keep showing what superior intellect you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Pretty neat video - I love manufacturing so this is of interest to me. Hopefully it will give an appreciation to those that make this stuff. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=74ssMmD_tXE GG ~ Way cool! Thanks for posting. Regards Gateway Kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go West Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I don't always buy new brass, but when I do, I choose Starline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I don't always buy new brass, but when I do, I choose Starline. Keep shooting, my friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 If you viewed the video (I did), you will see that this is a total mechanical process on machines. These machines are set up differently for different calibers. This why they batch run everything. Resetting up takes time and that particular operation is shut down. Same for preventative maintenance. Same for breakdowns. Bottom line is that mfgrs like Starline run at THEIR peak effiency (which can be 24/7). I spent 40 years in this type of enviornment designing and building airplanes and spacecraft. Small operations like this never cease to amaze me in their effiency, quality control and production....especially at the price they sell their product for. years ago i took a tour of Sierra Bullets when they were still in Santa Fe Springs, Ca.and came away with the same impression. Great job....Starline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Dick, SASS #12880 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 That was cool. Thanks, Gunner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appalachian Alan Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I ordered some a month ago. 45 long colt was in stock shipped right out 45 acp had a date of expected ship and shipped before the date 44-40 also shipped before expected date 38's are what they did not have a date on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Church Key, SASS # 33713 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 You can get .38's with a +P headstamp right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Johnson, SASS #38283 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Howdy Yes, it is pretty much a completely automated process. It was a good video for what it was worth, but I would really have liked a peek inside the machines to see how they actually formed the brass at each step. More than they wanted to show. A couple of times I have come across a board showing the process from each step to make brass cartridge cases. I came across a couple at the Springfield Armory a couple of years ago. Close to 20 steps to make a completed cartridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted October 23, 2013 Author Share Posted October 23, 2013 Howdy Yes, it is pretty much a completely automated process. It was a good video for what it was worth, but I would really have liked a peek inside the machines to see how they actually formed the brass at each step. More than they wanted to show. A couple of times I have come across a board showing the process from each step to make brass cartridge cases. I came across a couple at the Springfield Armory a couple of years ago. Close to 20 steps to make a completed cartridge. maybe some things are proprietary. GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Wow!! I reckon I'd never thought about how they were made... Great video.. thanks fer postin' it Gunner.. Rance Thinkin'.. Now I know... Vewwwry.. Interesting.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swift Stoney 49735 Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 Thanks Gunner. I too wonder how they can sell their product at the prices they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Kool Info . Thanks Pard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Gatlin, SASS 10274L Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Kool Info . Thanks Pard. Reckon its time to have a beer pard....at the spot... 5:30p tomorrow.... GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt Dan Blodgett, SASS #75655 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I was surprised the bought the stock already in cup form. I should have thought they would have bought great big spools of the proper allow and then run them thru a header to make the cups. The various brass manufactures must have a deal with the foundries to produce the cups, probably saves on shipping costs just paying for boxes vs the weight associated with large spools made of wood not to mention the volume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Howdy, Now if they would just stop marking .44 W. C. F with that other modern headstamp and use the period correct marking...... Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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