Military 308 Brass is any available in. Canada

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I have found out that trying to import military brass from the US is against the law. If anyone has any for
Sale in Canada please post or PM me. I am hoping some dealer in Canada has the export licence that they require and orders it.
 
The Canadian army sells tones of it, but generally in quantities that the average person cant afford. I'd actually like to see someone like Canada Ammo buy these lots for resale.
Ivor
 
ivor said:
The Canadian army sells tones of it, but generally in quantities that the average person cant afford. I'd actually like to see someone like Canada Ammo buy these lots for resale.
Ivor
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Do they also sell 556 by the boatload?
 
SteelCap said:
Do they also sell 556 by the boatload?
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Last lot I saw was I think 1500lbs of mixed brass from CFB Kingston. It went for $5-6k if memory serves.

I know a guy who works for the Canadian government auction department or whatever it's called. He sends me messages from time to time as a curiosity since he knows I reload.
 
There is a clause in all of the auctions that you mill demill/destroy all of the brass that you buy. Kinda sucks. I saw one a few months ago that was 6 skids of mixed 5.56, 7.62, and 20mm brass. The opening bid was about 6k. it was somethgn like 8000 pounds of once fired brass :S


EDIT: Looks like the rules changed, you just have to agree not to export any of it without permission.

https://www.gcsurplus.ca/mn-eng.cfm...htype=&lci=&str=1&ltnf=1&frmsr=1&sf=ferm-clos
 
Importing brass from the U.S. is not illegal. Exporting it from the U.S. without their export permit, that you can't get, is though.
The CF sells brass to scrap dealers only. Milsurp brass isn't worth the effort anyway. Especially 7.62/.308. Primers are crimped in and that has to come out before you can reload it. I think most .223/5.56 isn't though.
 
HeavyTread said:
Pretty much the same thing as being illegal, since you're going to effectively be exporting and importing it when you carry it across the border.
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Yes but a lot of people seem to think the problem is with Canadian laws and blame Canadian anti-gun policies when there is no such restriction on our side of the border. I can't count the number of people I've heard at the range complaining about Canada's strict importation laws for brass and projectiles when there is none.
 
Budget shooter supply usually have mil brass. I get Lake City 762x51 from him, when he has it.

I like it because it's of the same quality as Lapua but at a fraction of the price.
 
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sunray said:
Importing brass from the U.S. is not illegal. Exporting it from the U.S. without their export permit, that you can't get, is though.
The CF sells brass to scrap dealers only. Milsurp brass isn't worth the effort anyway. Especially 7.62/.308. Primers are crimped in and that has to come out before you can reload it. I think most .223/5.56 isn't though.
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It is all crimped.
 
fireball said:
Budget shooter supply usually have mil brass. I get Lake City 762x51 from him, when he has it.

I like it because it's of the same quality as Lapua but at a fraction of the price.
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I sure hope he gets more in soon. Last I messaged him though, he wasn't sure if/when more would show up:(
 
For me the case prep is half the fun of reloading. I have a Dillon swage for removing the crimp. I use a sonic cleaner and tumbler for super shinny brass. I guess I have too much time on my hands. Nothing better to do in the winter.
 
sunray said:
Importing brass from the U.S. is not illegal. Exporting it from the U.S. without their export permit, that you can't get, is though.
The CF sells brass to scrap dealers only. Milsurp brass isn't worth the effort anyway. Especially 7.62/.308. Primers are crimped in and that has to come out before you can reload it. I think most .223/5.56 isn't though.
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You think wrong. Of course it's crimped. It's all crimped.
 
Quick note on Cdn mil brass 5.56 and 7.62x51. If you manage to get your hands on some you will need to swage the primer pocket because all Cdn mil brass has there primer crimped in for longer shelf life. Also because some of the 5.56 and a lot of the 7.62 are fired from old belt fed machine guns with loose tolerances and worn chambers the brass itself is expanded a bit more than usual. When sizing your best bet is to set your press up to cam over, small base dies give the best result but normal dies work too, size once then rotate the brass 90 deg and size again this ensure proper sizing of the brass most importantly at the base.

Managed to get my hands on some a while back caused so many headaches I was ready to give it all back. Then got to brainstorming with a few buddies and some internet research, this method solved all my issue just figured I’d save some headaches.

Cheers
 
Just doing up a batch from my hoard of 1960's DA 7.62X51 - lots of work, but it's tough as nails, and worth it. It's also thick - and hence its internal capacity is about 2 grs less than most commercial 308 brass and loads need to take that into account.
 
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