Brass question

[cornstalker]

I was given some ".338 Win" brass that is actually .30-338 WW brass. It appears to be in reasonable condition.

My question:
Do y'all feel it's worth necking back up to .338 and using it?

Moreover than the issue of it being cheap brass, I am wondering if it physically compromises the brass to stretch it back up.

 

[MTBULLET]

find someone to trade brass with, .338 win mag brass is readily available and inexpensive.

 

[cornstalker]

Well thanks, but I could never trade off an item that I can't guarantee the condition of. I haven't tried seating a primer or anything.

To me the options are give it away, throw it away, or use it.

 

[geargrinder]

Anneal the necks, resize them, and use it.

There's no such thing as inexpensive brass anymore.

 

[cornstalker]

I have never annealed brass. Do I do it in the order stated? Anneal, then resize it?

If I understand correctly, annealing softens work hardened brass, right?

 

[358sta]

Corn - Where abouts in CO are you located? I anneal and would be more than happy to anneal your brass after you neck it back up. Let me know.

Kevin

 

[cornstalker]

I am in C.Springs. Thanks for the offer. I reckon I had better learn to do it myself, as I have a 6mm284 and a 6.5x284 on the way. Might hit you up for a lesson....

Am I supposed to neck up, then anneal?

 

[358sta]

Since you don't know how many times the brass you were given have been fired, I would suggest annealing them before doing anything with them. After necking them up to 338, you can anneal them again if you prefer but really wouldn't be necessary.

Kevin

 

[LRHWAL]

358 STA,

You didn't ask how many thousand he got!

 

[cornstalker]

Hey!!

I was saving that........