BS

[xring62]

Where does 'BS' marked .223 brass come from? I cant find any info online. In sizing they pull out my decapper pin ,the primer hole is that small!

 

[billybob44]

I would stay away from the "BS"...

I would say that the "BS" stands for "Bull Sheet", and to stay away from...Bill.

 

[sloughfoot]

I don't know what BS is either, but you can always drill out the flash hole to make it easier the next time.

 

[indyjohn]

I don't know what BS is either, but you can always drill out the flash hole to make it easier the next time.

Hmm. Sounds like work to me...

 

[sloughfoot]

Hmm. Sounds like work to me...

EDIT to add...I am not that dedicated now that I can get almost a buck a pound from the recyclers for brass. I might have drilled 'em out in my youth...

 

[billybob44]

There's a lot of good brass, that can be bought cheap, so, WHY...

I don't know what BS is either, but you can always drill out the flash hole to make it easier the next time.

Probably not a wise move-too much chance of error on oversize.
This can make for a "Very Loose" primer upon firing??? Bill.

 

[sloughfoot]

C'mon Bill....Not talking about drilling out the primer pocket, just the flash hole. The little hole that is grabbing his decapping rod. Right?

 

[billybob44]

C'mon Bill....Not talking about drilling out the primer pocket, just the flash hole. The little hole that is grabbing his decapping rod. Right?

I know what you are saying, SF.

When you open the flash hole too much, there IS a chance to over pressure the seat of the primer, and blow the primer out to "Who knows where".


I doubt if the OP would ever drill out the flash hole that large, but THIS is also the FIRST time that I have read about the proper use of "BS" brass??HA HA...Bill.

 

[sloughfoot]

I know what you are saying, SF.

When you open the flash hole too much, there IS a chance to over pressure the seat of the primer, and blow the primer out to "Who knows where".


I doubt if the OP would ever drill out the flash hole that large, but THIS is also the FIRST time that I have read about the proper use of "BS" brass??HA HA...Bill.

You are right Mr BillyBob, I posted with the assumption that the OP would just drill it out to the "standard" size flash hole. One must never make assumptions when posting on the internet.

Spanking taken with a smile...

(PS I have been looking for that headstamp and I cannot find it. Anywhere)

 

[billybob44]

Good deal SF.

You are right Mr BillyBob, I posted with the assumption that the OP would just drill it out to the "standard" size flash hole. One must never make assumptions when posting on the internet.

Spanking taken with a smile...

(PS I have been looking for that headstamp and I cannot find it. Anywhere)

Yea, this thinking also jogs my memory of making wax loads for revolvers.

Just drill the flash hole oversize, "Cookie Cut" paraffin wax, install PRIMER ONLY, and have some fun with cardboard boxes....It DOES make for a DIRTY revolver, but is FUN..HA HA..Bill.

PS: Then THROW AWAY that drilled brass-OR- problems that we just discussed WILL happen..

 

[sloughfoot]

Yea, this thinking also jogs my memory of making wax loads for revolvers.

Just drill the flash hole oversize, "Cookie Cut" paraffin wax, install PRIMER ONLY, and have some fun with cardboard boxes....It DOES make for a DIRTY revolver, but is FUN..HA HA..Bill.

PS: Then THROW AWAY that drilled brass-OR- problems that we just discussed WILL happen..

Not just wax. But cotten balls too. Before the modern Force on Force ammo. We painted the whole case red and cycled the 1911 slide by hand. Searched buildings and got stung by cotten balls. And of course rubber bullets. Although I didn't do too much with rubber. They WOULD put an eye out.

We are on the same page, my brother.

 

[opus1776]

Where does 'BS' marked .223 brass come from? I cant find any info online. In sizing they pull out my decapper pin ,the primer hole is that small!

Could you post a picture of the headstamp? Are you sure the headstamp isn't SB? If it's SB then the the cases are either Armscor or Santa Barbara.

Linky to ATF webpage: S



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[xring62]

Oh my mistake ,its 'HB' not BS ,I was thinking BS' because of the trouble haha,yes ,I'll drill'em out ,later,if brass gets hard to come by in the future. So,how about HB ,what maker ?

 

[remauto1187]

EDIT to add...I am not that dedicated now that I can get almost a buck a pound from the recyclers for brass. I might have drilled 'em out in my youth...

You can get 1.60/lb for spent casings in Terre Haute.

 

[xring62]

Is that just brass as scrap or reloadable? If its any brass Ill save the non reloadable stuff !

You can get 1.60/lb for spent casings in Terre Haute.

 

[Iroquois]

Hirtenberger? Have had primer issues with this stuff.(fell out and jammed my AR. New
Ammo not reloads)

 

[RandomName]

"HB" head stamp shows ammo made in Singapore. Chartered Industries of Singapore, or one of their subsidiary companies.

**on edit**

Here's a good source on head stamp info, this page specifically addresses the "HB".

http://www.afte.org/ExamResources/gallery2/v/Headstamp-Gallery/Letters_001/H/hb.jpg.html