How much less would you pay for 223 brass you knew was shot out of a machine gun (SAW)?

[Brian]

Trying to decide if I can justify shooting brass ammo out of my new m249 SAW if I sell it afterwards (vs. shooting steel case). I don't reload .223 today, and sell off most of my once-fired brass. But I know some guys prefer to avoid machinegun-fired cases. Is this still an issue? I've read the M60 used to have issues with expanded cases, etc. but not so much with .223?

[Jamnanc]

If you take me along, I'll pick up the brass and pay $50 per k. Is this the winning answer?

[Great-Kazoo]

If you take me along, I'll pick up the brass and pay $50 per k. Is this the winning answer?

I'll go $40 per K. Jamnac will be collecting my brass while he's there. Thanks............................................ Bro

[crays]

Sounds like you need to invest in a 1050, dedicated to 5.56... Just sayin'

Let me know if you need help breaking it in. [Beer][MG][MG][Beer]

[gta_spec]

I think that the bigger issue would be the barrel erosion of the bi metal jacket vs the gilding metal jacket. What's a new barrel cost for one of those?

Also, I'll pay $1.50 per pound for LC and I don't care what it's shot out of.

[Brian]

I think that the bigger issue would be the barrel erosion of the bi metal jacket vs the gilding metal jacket. What's a new barrel cost for one of those?

Also, I'll pay $1.50 per pound for LC and I don't care what it's shot out of.

Looks like barrel assemblies are about $150-200

It's crazy though - I had it out for the first time a week or two ago. I threw down a tarp, thinking that might help with the cases and links, but that baby threw brass in a huge arc, including half way across the parking lot. I took a picture because it was such a mess.
One plus for steel would be I could pick it up with a shop magnet on a stick...

[Roger Ronas]

I use a brass magnet, better known as a nut wizard to pickup brass.
http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Weasel-95324-Gatherer-Pro/dp/B008HDQYMA/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1461726567&sr=8-6&keywords=nut+wizard


HTH
Roger

[Brian]

I use a brass magnet, better known as a nut wizard to pickup brass.
http://www.amazon.com/Garden-Weasel-95324-Gatherer-Pro/dp/B008HDQYMA/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1461726567&sr=8-6&keywords=nut+wizard


HTH
Roger

Have a buddy with one of those I could try. But I'd probably have to pick up all the links first or they'd jam that thing up pretty bad I'd think.

I bought one of these at the advice of a couple MG owners:
http://www.harborfreight.com/long-reach-magnetic-pickup-tool-with-quick-release-93950.html

[kwando]

When are we going shooting? ��

[Brian]

Soooooon. But I have to link up a pile more first. Goes pretty fast. LOL.

[Great-Kazoo]

Have a buddy with one of those I could try. But I'd probably have to pick up all the links first or they'd jam that thing up pretty bad I'd think.

I bought one of these at the advice of a couple MG owners:
http://www.harborfreight.com/long-reach-magnetic-pickup-tool-with-quick-release-93950.html

Should have asked me. I'll be happy to #gofundyou ;) Or i can bring mine.
http://www.harborfreight.com/22-inch-magnetic-floor-sweeper-with-release-98399.html

[DeadElephant]

Trying to decide if I can justify shooting brass ammo out of my new m249 SAW if I sell it afterwards (vs. shooting steel case). I don't reload .223 today, and sell off most of my once-fired brass. But I know some guys prefer to avoid machinegun-fired cases. Is this still an issue? I've read the M60 used to have issues with expanded cases, etc. but not so much with .223?

When I was shooting an M60 picking up brass was not something that I even claim close to thinking about. Pig Humpers Rule! :-)