Sorting?

[Arod0525]

What is the best way to sort through bulk range brass? I have boughten shell sorters already but was wondering if anybody had some specific processes that they found worked really well. Got a ton of rifle/pistol brass and wanting to start sorting/cleaning it.

 

[Axxe55]

Honestly, I'm not sure there really is an easy way.

Subbed.

 

[baboon]

After I run brass threw the SS pin tumbler I hand sort it. I find USPS prioity boxes the best place for it to end up.

 

[TheDan]

Shell Sorter https://amzn.to/3k90270

 

[Brassguy]

I occasionally acquire 55gal drums full of once fired brass from the local law enforcement range. I pay my neighbors two sons $100 per drum to sort the brass into 5 gallon buckets. I find this the easiest way to sort brass.

 

[no2gates]

What is the best way to sort through bulk range brass? I have boughten shell sorters already but was wondering if anybody had some specific processes that they found worked really well. Got a ton of rifle/pistol brass and wanting to start sorting/cleaning it.

Hand the bag to your kids and tell them they get a dollar to do it.

 

[Axxe55]

Hand the bag to your kids and tell them they get a dollar to do it.

You and Brass guy are horrible! LOL!

 

[TexMex247]

I used to hand sort but now I'm blowing 50 bucks on that fancy sorting system Dan uses!

 

[SQLGeek]

I use a couple of these to sort pistol brass.

https://www.natchezss.com/lyman-case-loading-block.html

Brass is gathered in a 5 gallon bucket. Scoop up a bunch in the loading block until they're all filled.

The variances stand out pretty quickly. It works well.

Credit to @Dawico for the idea.

 

[no2gates]

I use a couple of these to sort pistol brass.

https://www.natchezss.com/lyman-case-loading-block.html

Brass is gathered in a 5 gallon bucket. Scoop up a bunch in the loading block until they're all filled.

The variances stand out pretty quickly. It works well.

Credit to @Dawico for the idea.

I just saw this and thank you for that info also. I found a way I can make a brass sorter on one of my 3D printers here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2913237

 

[SQLGeek]

Nice find! Just from all of the reloading projects alone I've seen I think I need to breakdown and get a 3D printer.

 

[no2gates]

Nice find! Just from all of the reloading projects alone I've seen I think I need to breakdown and get a 3D printer.

There's all kinds of shooting accessory crap you can make with 3D printers.
Hell, I made a Picatinny rail Pez dispenser holder just because I could. Of all the weird shit I've seen mounted on Ar-15's I needed to make the ultimate useless item.

 

[Deavis]

I occasionally acquire 55gal drums full of once fired brass from the local law enforcement range. I pay my neighbors two sons $100 per drum to sort the brass into 5 gallon buckets. I find this the easiest way to sort brass.

And expose them to lead poisoning. I'm sure they wear gloves, a N95 mask, and coveralls to avoid that though, right? Kids deserve those extra steps when sorting fired brass, they are more vulnerable than adults to lead but you should be careful too.

If you are sorting any significant amount of brass, you need machinery. Less than a drum, get an ultimate sorter and make sure you get something pulling dust out of the air or run it outside. Fired brass is no joke in quantity, respect it.

 

[baboon]

There's all kinds of shooting accessory crap you can make with 3D printers.
Hell, I made a Picatinny rail Pez dispenser holder just because I could. Of all the weird shit I've seen mounted on Ar-15's I needed to make the ultimate useless item.

LaRure still make the pen flare launcher mount.
https://www.larue.com/products/larue-tactical-mk31-pen-flare-qd-mount-lt663/