Where would you buy military once-fired brass from?

[OnceFired]

Hey all

I am talking with friends now about getting into the military surplus side of the business - reselling from that source. I plan on doing all the legwork, and they are strongly considering fronting the (huge) up-front cash investment. Many of these auctions are squarely 5-figure deals due to the size of the auction lots, so I certainly cannot do this solo.

If you wanted to buy military surplus once-fired still-crimped 5.56, 7.62, 9 or 40 brass - what companies would you buy from? I have looked into what it will cost to participate in the auctions. What I now need to do is research what the can realistically charge.

I'm going to post this in the various different forums I participate in. Sorry if I hit ya twice. :)

Thank you!
ZA

[dpleban]

http://www.govliquidation.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Just search brass. Its a auction site.
If you live near a base you might be able to get ahold of the drmo office. Not sure, but its worth a shot.

[OnceFired]

The GovLiq site is already where we are looking to source the brass. :)

What I am interested to learn is how many people actually go direct vs go through a middle-man. The auctions very frequently have $10,000-$50,000 lots of brass in them. I don't see many individuals pursuing that route. Even at the $3,000 - $10,000 level, that's a big commitment for an individual reloader. Most reloaders don't want to have to deal with 50,000 cases.

It's possible group buys might navigate this problem, but I have seen many group buys fall entirely apart.

That's why I am asking. I imagine most people who reload but don't or can't buy new brass (due to shortages) would go this route. (EDIT - meaning use a middle man)

ZA

[Mike1951]

The first place I would typically check would be Wideners.

However, they are currently out of everything.

[teddy salad]

Afghanistan has some.

[Don2]

Afghanistan has some.

I had to laugh about that reply.
I betcha they do..!!!

Don2

[OnceFired]

Hey all

Well, I now have a good volume of brass too, so I am considering myself as promoted up to Afghanistan equivalent! hahahaha

Unfortunately, I do not yet have enough posts to list it for sale here. Bummer.

ZA

[brhalltx]

Afghanistan has some.

I'd check the shipping costs before ordering from there...

[Don2]

Hey all

Well, I now have a good volume of brass too, so I am considering myself as promoted up to Afghanistan equivalent! hahahaha

Unfortunately, I do not yet have enough posts to list it for sale here. Bummer.

ZA

A few years ago, I got a BUNCH of brass and polished it until it was sparkling just because I wanted to.
Then I got the notion to run my hands through it like Scrooge McDuck..!!!
I can dream as if it were gold coins right..???

It's ok to have CLEAN fun sometimes...

Don2

[OnceFired]

I dunno. Clean brass is like gold to be sure, but making it dirty is SO much better.

ZA