Fired Brass Purchasing Program

US Reloading Supply purchases reloadable centerfire brass casings from individuals, ranges, clubs, and other sources. The terms of our brass purchasing program are outlined below.

Please review these terms before contacting us or shipping brass. If you have questions that are not addressed below, please contact us by email at sales@usreloadingsupply.com or by phone at 941-451-7357.

Quantity:

For shipped brass, our general minimum quantity is enough to completely fill a USPS Large Flat Rate Box. Because USRS pays the shipping cost, smaller quantities are generally not economical to ship.

Exceptions may be made depending on the brass being offered and other circumstances. Any alternative box size or shipping arrangement must be approved by USRS before shipment.

If you are local and bring the brass directly to our shop in Venice, Florida, there is no minimum quantity.

Packaging:

USPS Large Flat Rate Boxes are available free from the U.S. Postal Service and are the standard boxes we use for shipped brass. A Large Flat Rate Box may weigh up to 70 pounds. As long as the package does not exceed the carrier's weight limit, there is no need to be concerned about the box feeling unusually heavy.

Any exception to the standard box size must be approved by USRS before shipment and confirmed in writing by email.

Please package brass as follows:

Line the box with one heavy-duty garbage bag.
Fill the box evenly and completely to the top with brass.
Zip-tie the garbage bag securely closed and remove excess bag material as necessary.
Close the box securely and reinforce the outside thoroughly with packing tape.
Do not use additional packing materials or additional bags inside the main garbage bag.

The brass may be mixed together. There is no need to separate individual calibers for packaging purposes.

Shipping heavy brass can place considerable stress on the packaging. Please package all shipments carefully and securely. USRS can only pay for brass that physically arrives at our facility and can be weighed.

Shipping:

USRS pays the shipping cost for approved shipments. Once a purchase price per pound and shipping arrangement have been agreed upon, USRS will email prepaid shipping label(s) for the approved box(es). Print the label(s), securely attach them to the appropriate package(s), and tender the package(s) to the designated carrier.

For larger quantities of brass, alternative shipping or transportation arrangements may be available. Depending on the quantity, location, and overall transportation cost, USRS may arrange shipment by LTL freight or may arrange to pick up the brass directly when doing so is more cost-effective. Any LTL freight or USRS pickup arrangement must be approved and coordinated with USRS in advance.

Please note: USRS cannot accept responsibility for shipments that are lost or damaged while in transit. We can only pay for brass that is physically received and weighed at our facility.

Most shipments arrive without issue. However, if a package is lost or damaged in transit, the seller, as the shipper, may be responsible for filing a claim with the carrier. We recommend documenting the package weight and agreed purchase price before shipment so that proof of value is available in the event a carrier claim becomes necessary.

Acceptable Brass and Other Materials:

There are no sorting or cleaning requirements. Brass may be shipped mixed and/or dirty.

USRS pays for reloadable centerfire brass casings. After a shipment is received, we remove trash, steel cases, aluminum cases, rimfire cases, and other non-purchasable material. The remaining usable brass is then weighed, and payment is based on that weight.

Payment Methods:

For shipped brass, payment is available by USRS store credit, Zelle, or paper check.

If you are local and bring the brass directly to our shop in Venice, Florida, cash payment is also available.

Pricing:

Purchase prices are negotiable and depend on current market conditions and the type and composition of the brass being offered. Unless otherwise agreed upon in advance, USRS purchases incoming brass by the pound rather than by individual caliber or case count.

All incoming brass goes through USRS's own sorting, cleaning, and inspection processes. We do not rely on another party's sorting or cleaning standards and do not pay an additional premium for brass that has already been sorted or cleaned. There is no need to spend time sorting or cleaning brass before shipping it to us.

Please note: Purchase offers involving prepaid shipping are made with the understanding that each approved box will be filled completely to the top with brass, with little to no unused space. Because USRS pays the shipping cost, partially filled boxes increase the shipping cost per pound.

If a box is received partially filled and there is no indication that brass was lost due to shipping damage, the final payment will be reduced based on the unused portion of the box and the shipping cost paid by USRS. For example, if approximately 25% of a box's usable capacity is empty, 25% of the shipping cost paid by USRS will be deducted from the final payment.