Brass Processing

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  • Brass is cleaned to remove contaminants, rollsized, deprimed and resized, primer pockets reamed, and then polished to a high shine. ($35/1000)

  • Brass is cleaned to remove contaminants, rollsized, deprimed and resized, primer pockets reamed, and then polished to a high shine. ($45/1000) Mixed primer size brass will incur a sorting fee.

  • Brass is cleaned to remove contaminants, rollsized, deprimed and resized, primer pockets reamed, brass trimmed to 1.750 (+/- .004) and then polished to a high shine. Brass is checked for headspace and length before packaging. ($60/1000)

  • Should your brass need to be sorted by caliber, a $0.50/lb fee will be assessed.

Let us do the work for you! Send your brass to us to have it meticulously processed, and ready to reload for your next adventure. Clean or dirty, sorted or straight from the range, send it to us and we’ll make sure it gets done CORRECTLY!.

A few things to note before we begin:

  1. Shipping - You’ll be responsible for getting the brass to us and back to you. Any brass shipped to us should be well packaged, the interior of the box lined with tape, plastic, or something else to ensure the brass doesn’t come through, and the exterior thoroughly secured (including taping all corners).

    1. We will always ship your brass back vis USPS Priority Flat Rate.

    2. We cannot be responsible for your brass as it’s in transit to us, please be confident in your package before sending it to us, we will not replace lost or damaged contents.

  2. Sorting - If your brass is not sorted, we will sort it for you. Additionally, if your brass is sorted, and we encounter errant cases of other calibers, we will sort it for you to ensure we don’t harm our equipment. Sorting will be assessed at $0.50/lb.

    1. You are not required to count your brass before it is sent to us.

  3. Lead Times - Generally we can have the brass completed and returned to you within 3-4 weeks. A more detailed estimate of time will be provided once you submit the request above.

  4. Order Updates - We believe that it’s important you are informed! We’ll keep you updated as the brass works through our processes to give you a better idea of when you’ll be receiving it!

  5. Payment - Once your brass is processed, bagged, and boxed ready to be shipped, an invoice will be sent to you. This invoice will contain the final counted brass, any sorting fees, and shipping. Brass is charged on a per piece basis, although we do tend to round DOWN for your benefit.

    1. Fees - Upfront, no BS. Here are the only fees you may/will incur. Sorting, Shipping, Broken Decapping Pins $5 (due to Berdan/obstructed cases).

    2. Invoice Payment - Can be done via Zelle, Apple Pay Cash (via iMessage), Venmo, or through our website (the website will process a 3% transaction fee, the other options will not). All invoices must be paid within 30 days of receipt. Any invoices outstanding after 30 days will be considered abandoned and brass will be disposed of.

  6. Last but not least - DO NOT SEND BRASS TO US WITHOUT FIRST FILLING OUT THE REQUEST ABOVE. Any brass shipped to us without prior authorization will be returned to sender. Once you send us an email - we will send the form to include with the package.

Brass Processing Service: Send Us Your Once-Fired Brass

Our brass processing service is for reloaders who want help preparing once-fired cases. We can discuss the case type and requested work before you ship anything. Use the request process already provided on this page, wait for authorization, and include the requested information with your shipment.

How the service works

  • Tell us what brass you have and what preparation you are requesting.

    • Review the applicable per-piece pricing shown above for your caliber.

      • Wait for our response and shipping instructions before sending brass.

        • Pack cases securely and retain your shipment and payment records.

      • Ready to get started? Complete the request above and contact SouthWest Brass with your caliber, approximate quantity, and questions. Do not send brass without first receiving authorization.

    • Helpful questions

      • What brass can I send? Ask about your caliber and case condition before shipping.

        • Do you offer a fixed turnaround time? Timing depends on the current workflow; ask when you submit your request rather than assuming.

          • Can I send dirty range brass? Tell us its condition so we can confirm what is appropriate.

            • Should I choose processed brass instead? Compare fully processed once-fired brass in the shop if you need ready-to-reload components.

              • What if I prefer to do it myself? Dirty range brass may fit a DIY workflow; inspect and prepare cases according to your equipment instructions and published reloading data.

            • Questions about an order or service request? Use the contact details on this page. SouthWest Brass can help you choose the next step without inventing a price or turnaround promise.