How many .40 brass in a 5 gallon bucket?

[Bobby Ironsights]

Hi, just curious, how many brass are in a 5 gallon bucket, approximately?

 

[beretta boy]

Me too ...count 'em a let us all know.

 

[redbirddog]

Just over 5k

 

[sunray]

Weigh one case in grains. Divide the weight of one case into 7,000. That'll give you the number of cases per pound.
Weigh the bucket. Multiply the number of cases per pound by the weight of the bucket. Won't be exact due to the weight of the bucket itself, but it'll be close.

 

[Colin]

I have 4,000 357Sig in a 5gal bucket, approx 2/3rds full

 

[msg.drew]

Between 5-6 Thousand

 

[RPM]

send me the bucket full, and I'll let you know...

 

[bear.23]

Weigh one case in grains. Divide the weight of one case into 7,000. That'll give you the number of cases per pound.
Weigh the bucket. Multiply the number of cases per pound by the weight of the bucket. Won't be exact due to the weight of the bucket itself, but it'll be close.

LOL
did you know that nickel and brass cases are different in weight, powder residue, the tare (the bucket itself) any crud that may be in the bucket... Not a chance...


Round or square bucket? between 6500 and 7000

 

[MapleSugar]

If I am not mistaken, I believe it is equivalent to the number of fairies that can dance on the head of a pin.

 

[dent]

Weigh one case in grains. Divide the weight of one case into 7,000. That'll give you the number of cases per pound.
Weigh the bucket. Multiply the number of cases per pound by the weight of the bucket. Won't be exact due to the weight of the bucket itself, but it'll be close.

Nice algorithm. Also weigh the bucket empty, then subtract from total.
Using grains per pound is very much a reloader solution.

 

[toxic]

So if we guess we win the bucket right? Just like the jar of jelly beans.

 

[saskgunowner101]

I figured there was around 4000 or so. I do know they suck to lug around.

 

[chise]

If I am not mistaken, I believe it is equivalent to the number of fairies that can dance on the head of a pin.

You're right on the money sir

 

[agilent_one]

Full to the brim? ~8k.

 

[Bobby Ironsights]

Alrighty, turns out there were 42 lbs plus in the bucket, and 25 shells weighs 4 ounces so there are at least 4200 in the bucket at least 4/5 full. So, whoever's got the closest guess, PM me your address.

 

[gallen270]

4309 bob

 

[bear.23]

so there are about 5600 once you shake the bucket...

 

[fogducker]

is it a big or small five gallon bucket?

 

[msg.drew]

Alrighty, turns out there were 42 lbs plus in the bucket, and 25 shells weighs 4 ounces so there are at least 4200 in the bucket at least 4/5 full. So, whoever's got the closest guess, PM me your address.

based on your calculations and assuming your judgement is correct on 4/5 full your full bucket should have 5250 when its full or between 5-6 thosand like I said lol

When I bought 45 ACP by the pail it weighed 63lbs and contained roughly 5000 pcs

 

[ben hunchak]

Everytime I count a bucket full I get a different total.