At an informal non sanctioned action pistol match is it normal practice for the home club guys to gather up and keep brass? I shot at the IPSC Provincials in '92 and that is what happened then too. Most shooters then were less than thrilled about that. Has it become acceptable etiquette now? 45 brass is not so common as it once was and that is why I am asking. Thanks for taking the time to read.
Is it acceptable etiquette
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Simple answer - no
I would hate to leave my 38 super brass
Just a couple of brass hounds finding a new way to steal your brass.
I remember eons ago when we hosted a big match at Spruce Grove, and all brass was collected to benefit the Boy Scouts. The competitors were notified well in advance
I would hate to leave my 38 super brass
Just a couple of brass hounds finding a new way to steal your brass.
I remember eons ago when we hosted a big match at Spruce Grove, and all brass was collected to benefit the Boy Scouts. The competitors were notified well in advance
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nowarningshot
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It would p me off, and would not stand for me. Taking advantage of people's good nature and politeness by being rude.
Everyone helped all day including tearing down. All competitors helped patch, move targets for next stage. Club RSOs scored and we had time to do an extra stage because of participation. We picked Brass at the end of the match and it was all brought to a table where guys were separating while I was still helping tear down. When I arrived at the table to take off my gear 2 guys had placed all 45 on 2 blankets, folded them up and went to their vehicles. They were Club Members and/or a close friend of a Club member. I didn't want to make a scene.
Diamondback Six
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I'd be tempted to add a distinctive mark to my brass, say a purple paint band, and then if I see one point out "hey, that's MY brass, thief"--especially if I were doing something exotic like .45 Super or one of the wildcat handloads.
Mine are marked with a Black X. Like I said I didn't want to make a scene. I have notified aRSO present at the shoot.
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maple_leaf_eh
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This is why I shoot aluminium casing at events
Or shoot milsurp brass with miserable primers. Break a few decapping pins and the value of "free" brass evens itself out.
I might do that. Better than buying Star Line new and once fired stuff having it disappear in 4 hours. The ones today that grew legs today had been reloaded a lot.
Both myself and the other guy thought we were the only ones shooting 45. I will of course pick your brass out of the lot and get it to you. You should have said something!
It's already in the tumbler, so you'll get it back cleaned. Good shooting today!
That is definitely not cool. Wouldn't be an issue if they'd only take approximately what they had shot and left the rest for others.
As you know I am too polite for that. 3 of us were in DP division. I thought you would know that!
You were "too polite" to mention it to the guys that made a mistake but not too polite to tattle to the executive and put a post on a public forum. Shame on you. This all could have been avoided if you approached the two gentlemen and politely mentioned that you had also been shooting .45. I'm pretty sure they would have politely said they were sorry and divided up the brass.
This.
You're right I handled it wrongly and without class. I should have cooled down for a couple of days!!
