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[rookie0014]

some one as asked before i'm sure but are spent 22 rimfire cases worth anythig or can you do something usefull with them? Thanks

 

[shooter521]

They are worth something for scrap/salvage/recycling purposes - brass brings X amount per pound. What the "X" amount is in the current market, I have no idea. When I was in college, the University gun club would sweep up and save all the .22 cases from their range and take it all in once or twice a year. We shot a lot, so the proceeds would be used to buy new guns and equipment for the club.

You can also turn spent .22 cases into jackets for making .223 bullets.
Reloading .223 Ammunition

 

[jtmarine1911]

Spent cases make good targets too! When I was younger I spent a lot more time shooting 22s than I do nowadays and I used to spend a lot of rounds shooting at spent cases on top of fence post. Good practice at a challenging target. Maybe that is why I'm not as good of a shot as I used to be.

Recycling is your best bet though, you can actually make a small fraction of your cost back. But some centers won't except spent cases so call ahead before you take you brass in, might save you a trip.

 

[bstewrat3]

If you really need a new hobby you can buy bullet swaging equipment from Corbin and make .224 bullets for reloading your centerfire cases.

 

[Disposable Heart]

If you really need a new hobby you can buy bullet swaging equipment from Corbin and make .224 bullets for reloading your centerfire cases.

Funny you mention that, I had one before I sold it on THR after I got rid of my .223 stuff. Really nice, durable piece of equipment. Dont try to make a heavy bullet using a .22 mag case though, it jams up where you have to send it back to them.

Good thing is: Its backed up by their great service. I got an email when they recieved the jammed up unit saying "This happens alot, dont worry, just pay return shipping". Good folks and a great unit. Makes little 53gr open tip bullets, great for plinking and cost effective (especially now).

 

[Jack Ryan]

some one as asked before i'm sure but are spent 22 rimfire cases worth anythig or can you do something usefull with them? Thanks

They make a decent whistle.

I made an extended mag release for my 10-22 with one.

You can hammer them in to a stump to spell out your name or make your initials.

 

[danielocean03]

Great answers Jack! Rep'd for your ingenuity!

 

[haldir]

Here us a helpful hint from experience. Having one in your shoe and then walking on it, is NOT a good thing.

 

[Leadeye]

Solder a paper clip on them for low capacity powder dippers.

 

[pointer]

Best thing to do with them is swage them into 223 bullets

 

[UltraRick]

"They make a decent whistle."

Now thats funny. True but funny!

 

[Jack Ryan]

Forgot I made a button for my mechanical release with an empty 22 short.

 

[jsn_mooney]

I had to use one the other day to put a (smaller) hole in my belt. They make a dandy hole punch in leather.

 

[Jack Ryan]

I had to use one the other day to put a (smaller) hole in my belt. They make a dandy hole punch in leather.

Outstanding idea. I love that one.

 

[Stimp]

I take all of mine to the scrap yard to recoop some of my expences.