Brass

Ben

Ben

Moderator
Staff member
I gifted a Handi Break open single shot , 30-30 Win. to my grandson Trevor.
Seems like brass, etc. right now is in short supply.
I located a fellow in CA who had 500 ea. once fired empty cases.
Bought them and they arrived today.

Firing these in a single shot with mild loads and them never making it to the ground should offer Trevor a lifetime supply of brass for his rifle.

pM00pKt.jpg


The scope is a B&L 3x9x50 with Rainguard and firefly.

dLNvEHF.jpg


1628961864424.png
 
Last edited:
Brad

Brad

Benevolent Overlord and site owner
Staff member
A lifetime? Have you seen him shoot? I would say 10-15 years.

What a great gift.
 
Brother_Love

Brother_Love

Well-Known Member
Ben said:
When I was 12, I could only have wished for something like this.
Click to expand...
Isn’t that the truth! I was lucky to have a Red Ryder and I purchased it with yard cutting money. I know Trevor will cherish it because who gave it to him. You are great grandfather Ben. I sure do wish the H&R Handi’s were still around.
Malcolm
 
Joshua

Joshua

Taco Aficionado/Salish Sea Pirate/Part-Time Dragon
I can count on my fingers and toes the rounds of golf I have played in my lifetime. I’m not really a golfer.

But I inherited my grandfather’s golf clubs. I cherish them.

As Brad said, that brass ain’t gonna last (that’s a good thing). I predict he’s gonna need more to teach the next generation.

What a great gift!
 
Last edited by a moderator:
fiver

fiver

Well-Known Member
yeah that's only like 10-15,000 rounds worth of shooting before they start getting a little ratty around the edges.
 
Spindrift

Spindrift

Well-Known Member
Such a nice gift, Ben!

Speaking of longevity, and 30/30 brass; have any of you tried the Lee collet die for your 30/30 guns?
The producer specifically states that it is unsuitable for leverguns, so I had to try it (you know how it is). And it works perfectly with my cast loads; I do a full size with minimal shoulder bump every 5 reloads or so.
There are other ways to neck size, of course. But the Lee collet is very gentle, as you know. And a perfect match for the Lee hand press!
 
Ben

Ben

Moderator
Staff member
Yes Spindrift, I have one of those dies in 30-30.
Will make his reloading experience even easier.

Ben
 
fiver

fiver

Well-Known Member
I use my Hornady 30 cal neck size die.
it puts 30-30 cases right at 1.5thou neck tension for 310 diameter bullets.
I don't hardly size but half the neck, and if I keep the pressures low I can get about 3 loads in the lever rifles.
if I run them up I can only get 1 then have to put the body back in shape, then another one.
I can get easily 3-4 high pressure loads in the bolt guns no problem though.
 
RBHarter

RBHarter

West Central AR
I have been known to neck size 30-30 with a 308 die fitted with a .310 expander ball . The 325 hasn't complained yet . The NEF might .
 
Ian

Ian

Notorious member
Ben said:
When I was 12, I could only have wished for something like this.
Click to expand...

And now you do, and are making it reality for another fine young man.

My grandfather gave me his 336 Texan that he bought new in 1966 and three boxes of Federal cartridges with only a few empty in one box when I was about that age. I still have those boxes and of course the rifle, saved from the "tragic boating accident" ;) I shot the brass so much that I had to trim it with a file and a cut-down 5/16" bolt. CCI 100-grain half jacket "Plinker" bullets got expensive so a friend taught me to cast and the rest is history. Trevor is fortunate indeed.
 
Ben

Ben

Moderator
Staff member
Ian said:
And now you do, and are making it reality for another fine young man.

My grandfather gave me his 336 Texan that he bought new in 1966 and three boxes of Federal cartridges with only a few empty in one box when I was about that age. I still have those boxes and of course the rifle, saved from the "tragic boating accident" ;) I shot the brass so much that I had to trim it with a file and a cut-down 5/16" bolt. CCI 100-grain half jacket "Plinker" bullets got expensive so a friend taught me to cast and the rest is history. Trevor is fortunate indeed.
Click to expand...
Thanks Ian !

Ben
 
S

shuz

Active Member
Ben-- I wish I had known that you were looking for some. 30-30 brass because I have over 400/ea that are excessto my needs now that I had to move off the ranch and don't get to shoot as much as I used to.
I offered them up on Spokaneguntrader.com for $20.00/C and have had absolutely no takers!
 
smokeywolf

smokeywolf

Well-Known Member
Because of Ben's history as a professional educator, his extraordinary talent for stock-making and his overall knowledge of firearms and ammo, he is, in my estimation, the ideal Grandfather. Every kid should be as lucky as Trevor.

Like primers, brass is something that is not practical to make at home. E.g., you can never have enough. Don't know how many pieces of 30-30 brass I have, probably not enough, but I only have one rifle that is chambered for that cartridge.

I have 3 sons to whom I would like to pass on the tools and supplies to enjoy the shooting sport that played a very significant role in the establishment and building of this country.
Can't pass on 3 of each rifle and pistol, but have two 1911s and conveniently, College Boy, when he was home this last time, said he prefers the Colt over the Dan Wesson Guardian. Now have to acquire another Colt or Dan Wesson to pass down to No.1 son. Also need at least 2,000 rounds of brass to add to my meager inventory.
 
Ben

Ben

Moderator
Staff member
smokeywolf said:
Because of Ben's history as a professional educator, his extraordinary talent for stock-making and his overall knowledge of firearms and ammo, he is, in my estimation, the ideal Grandfather. Every kid should be as lucky as Trevor.

Like primers, brass is something that is not practical to make at home. E.g., you can never have enough. Don't know how many pieces of 30-30 brass I have, probably not enough, but I only have one rifle that is chambered for that cartridge.

I have 3 sons to whom I would like to pass on the tools and supplies to enjoy the shooting sport that played a very significant role in the establishment and building of this country.
Can't pass on 3 of each rifle and pistol, but have two 1911s and conveniently, College Boy, when he was home this last time, said he prefers the Colt over the Dan Wesson Guardian. Now have to acquire another Colt or Dan Wesson to pass down to No.1 son. Also need at least 2,000 rounds of brass to add to my meager inventory.
Click to expand...
You are so very generous with your words.
Best to you,

Ben
 
You must log in or register to reply here.