Range Brass

[Gadsden]

Does anyone recognize this brass I picked up? I was able to look up the one starting with 'MEN'. My search said it's German 7.62 NATO, but I can't find anything on the other, starting with 'DAG'. I know it's more .308 and I'm assuming it's also NATO brass, but I can't find it anywhere and I was wondering if y'all had ever seen it and what the difference is between the two, if any.

 

[diggler1833]

Interesting primer crimp. Definitely has a NATO stamp.

Probably not much more than 'blasting grade', but free is good these days.

 

[Gadsden]

Interesting primer crimp. Definitely has a NATO stamp.

Probably not much more than 'blasting grade', but free is good these days.

True dat. I got about 40 pieces and whoever left it was even nice enough to stack it up on top of a bench before they left.

 

[dennishoddy]

Does anyone recognize this brass I picked up? I was able to look up the one starting with 'MEN'. My search said it's German 7.62 NATO, but I can't find anything on the other, starting with 'DAG'. I know it's more .308 and I'm assuming it's also NATO brass, but I can't find it anywhere and I was wondering if y'all had ever seen it and what the difference is between the two, if any.



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Here is a link to the international Headstamp codes.

Headstamp Codes - International Ammunition Association

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cartridgecollectors.org

 

[ark-and-spark]

I’m pretty sure it German.

 

[JEVapa]

Apparently German by the headstamp list. The crimp is typical German for sure

 

[JEVapa]

Boxer or Berdan?

 

[Gadsden]

Boxer or Berdan?

Honestly, I don't know. That crimp is so dang tight I haven't even been able to pop one of the primers out yet. Maybe that's why whoever left em'... left em' lol. Any ideas what I can use to pop them out? I'm using a Lee universal depriming die and it ain't working?

 

[JEVapa]

Look inside with a light. You'll see it. Two little holes or one bigger ish hole.
If you roll the pin up, it's probably berdan. If it goes in a hole and the primer just bulges, then probably boxer. Most of those are Berdan I've seen though. In fact, I never seen them boxer primed now that I think on it.

 

[rickm]

Always look down inside if your unsure of any brass will save you some headaches