I went to the range yesterday to test a couple of loads for a 30.06 that I plan to use this year for deer hunting. The sign to the range indicated it was open for members, but when I pulled up to the range there were a dozen or so cars in the parking lot (something I haven't seen for months at our range). I asked the person in charge if the entire range was closed and she said "no", but asked that I not go hot when they were down range on the pistol range. Not sure why since the 2 ranges are separated by heavy wooden beams (24"x 24") and it has never been an issue in the years I've been a member of this range. Apparently, it had something to do with their regulations. Anyhow, I agree and told her to let me know when I could go hot. She said if I would give her 20 minutes down range they would be finished. I agreed to this and before heading back to the rifle range I asked her if they keep their brass. She said "no" and that I could have it when they finished. About 20 minutes later she brought me a box full of 40 cal., 9mm and .223 brass. Most of the 40 cal is nickel plated, but I have no problem loading nickel brass. The .223 FC and had crimped primer pockets but these have since been removed. For a range that has been void of any once fired brass for months this was worth the minor inconvenience of waiting until they finished their training. I'm not positive but I believe they were Game and Wildlife officers as they all were wearing badges on their belts.
Good Score Yesterday Of Once Fired Brass
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1KPerDay
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Can't beat that with a stick. They even picked it up for you???
Yes, I couldn't believe my luck. I was really surprised to see how much they went through in one training session.
1KPerDay
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I picked up about 2000 .40 after the swat team ran through a bunch in their UMP40s... all just sitting there in big piles.
That hasn't happened in a while... people have started to learn the value of brass.
That hasn't happened in a while... people have started to learn the value of brass.
Potatohead
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thats what i was thinkin
ksimons
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Good deal, I am waiting to go to a local PD range to pick up brass
CPLofMARINES
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OMG
allaroundhunter
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The 2 SWAT teams nearby just used the private range that I shoot at for training and qualifications. They left plenty of brass, but there is already a ton on the ground so I can pick some up whenever I like and still have more to go around.
RustyFN
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The swat team and three other law enforcement agencies use the range at our club to qualify. Sometimes I get lucky and make it up there while they are there. That will get me 1/2 to 3/4 of a five gallon bucket.
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