r/ukguns • u/Busy_Difficulty_5486 • 4d ago

Brass shotgun cartridges in the UK

How much interest is there in brass shotgun cartridges in the UK? You don’t really see them so I was wondering if people actually use them much. Are they something shooters would buy if they were easier to get hold of, or is it really just a niche thing for collectors and a few enthusiasts?

I’ve got a relative who makes them in a range of bores, mainly for his own use, but I’m interested to know if there’s wider demand out there.

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u/sdrui96 3d ago

I’d buy a box for the novelty.

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u/skisvega 3d ago

That's the real answer here. Even a box of all brass clay load shells just to have the big empty brass cartridges on the mantle piece.

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u/sdrui96 3d ago

Looks like Brownells has Magtech Brass Shotshells for around £45, for a box of 25. Not cheap but yeah, may pick one up.

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u/HandGrindMonkey 3d ago

Am considering resizing 303 cases to 410, need some subsonic 2.5". Otherwise, I don't think there is a market for 12G full brass.

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u/vaskopopa 3d ago

Anything that would make this sport more expensive for no benefit other than to look different is going to be a huge success /s

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u/ThePenultimateNinja 7h ago

People who shoot black powder shells in vintage guns often prefer brass cases.

Black powder burns hotter, and can melt plastic hulls. Brass cases are also really easy to reload.

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u/vaskopopa 3h ago

Ok, makes sense. But then, why not use paper like we used to?

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u/ThePenultimateNinja 2h ago

People do, but why not also use brass like we used to?

Plus, from what I understand, paper is a lot more finicky than brass.

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u/SuburbanBushwacker 3d ago

please pm me re .410

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u/Informal_Yam_1151 3d ago

In unusual sizes I'd be interested, the Magtech ones are only available in 2.5". I need 3", so I've had to make my own but it's time consuming and wasteful on the lathe.