I've never seen one.

Is the base magnetic?

 

Can't say that I've seen them. Some of their gun club target loads show pictures of a brass wash shell. Check if magnetic. Could be vintage NOS someone decided to shoot. Stockpiling has be around for a looong time.

 

Still have cases of them in 12 and 20 ga. Base metal is plated ferrous. IIRC, they were purchased late '90s.

Good hulls, load just like the later versions. Hull lengths are not as diverse as with current GCs..

 

The original Gun Club shells had a brass color wash, but they were still magnetic, and as they evolved that gave way to the silver.

 

Yes, they are magnetic. So they're just rather old? Maybe they're worth a fortune

 

No collector value----load and shoot.

 

that's how they first made them.
they still do, but call them dove loads now.

 

They are steel with a light brass wash

 

All Gun Clubs have a steel base. None were ever made with a brass base.

 

Ahhh but it was fun listening to the gun club discussions of whether they were brass or steel when they came out. Of course they were steel, but the brass playing was enough to make some think they were brass…the good old days!

 

Oh- I also remember those shells being about $28/flat at Dick’s with a coupon they handed out at different gun clubs.

 

I have thousands of them, they are steel, just brass washed.


cdb

 

I've got several cases of those that I got for around 3.75 per box, In early 2000s I think they are far prettier than the steel colored ones

 

Most are brass-washed steel. Early 'nineties I picked up some that were actually brass; suspect that they were oddities produced at manufacturing changeover between STS/Nitro and GC, but don't know. Always just an occasional specimen, never any substantial numbers.

There is/was a forum member in MI UP who collects Remington hulls; he could probably tell you what the deal is with real brass. Cannot recall his name, but a "brass head Gun Club" topic search would probably find him.

 

Most are brass-washed steel. Early 'nineties I picked up some that were actually brass; suspect that they were oddities produced at manufacturing changeover between STS/Nitro and GC, but don't know. Always just an occasional specimen, never any substantial numbers.

I also remember these right before the STS came out.They were brass not brass plated.

 

Have some myself. GC with brass colored base. They are all magnetic. If they are old stock, whoever stored them had them in a air tight vault. Because they are perfect. Right down to the printing on the sides. They show up from time to time lately.

 

I have a couple hundred that came in some tubs of once fired GCs I got from my local gun store a few months ago. They were mixed in with the silver top ones and seem to load and shoot just fine. I'd never seem them before either but apparently they are old like others have said as the store owner said he had found them in his attic from who knows how long ago

Also, if you've ever seen Remington Clay and Field shells (I think they may be a new shell, not sure how long they've been around) but they have a gold top too, and a clear green hull plastic. So maybe the gold tops are making a come back? Remington Clay and Field shells I picked up a few flats of these recently and they have been reloading great!

 

I’ve picked up a few of these brass Gun Clubs. 99% of Gun Clubs I’ve seen are silver as you see here on the left. Are these brass super rare? View attachment 69382

It’s a brass wash that they use to do to make the hull look more expensive. The base is still steel. The are no better, no worse than current GC’s. Not that rare among people that have been reloading and collecting hulls for years, but also not new production.

 

Rem ACF loads were introduced about 4 or 5 years ago. I find their thinner plastic hulls last longer than the Gun Clubs, and almost as long as STS hulls. Perhaps they are made with the premium plastic that the STS hulls are, just thinner. ACF does have a brass plated steel head cover. I like reloading them, too.

good luck, garrisonjoe

 

I’ve picked up a few of these brass Gun Clubs. 99% of Gun Clubs I’ve seen are silver as you see here on the left. Are these brass super rare? View attachment 69382
They must be rare. I’ve never seen one.

 

They must be rare. I’ve never seen one.

No, not rare. Shoot more and you will find them. Dove loads have been put in the brass plated head Gun Club hulls recently, and lots of the American Clays and Field hulls are made during bird season, usually all with brass plate.

good luck, garrisonjoe

 

Ok, now that I’ve thought about it. I’ve shot just over 50,000 shells and I still haven’t seen them. But I will keep an eye out.😀

 

These brass washed Gun Clubs are very common. I think the use them on field loads mostly.

 

I went to the range some weeks ago and when I pulled up to an open spot there was a DNR guy picking up some brass and dumping it into a mall coffee container. I know this as I usually go on a Sunday and there is another DNR guy that also picks up for reloading and dumps it into the same container.

Well when I pulled up, I just said to my self, crap he beat me to them, lol. After getting situated and after a box and two, I put my brass away in their boxes. Now after a bit I saw a group putting their stuff away and were done. So as usual I patiently waited before I walked up to that area before picking up. But they were not leaving but were done as the table was already empty. So I walked up to the group and kindly asked is they reload and said no. Then I asked if I could pick up if they didn't want it or need it. They said help yourself, thank them and started picking up.

After a few minutes, the DNR guy was doing their driving around and he noticed me picking up and then proceeded to tell me that people can't be allowed to pick up any more as they are going to use the brass to "sell" and use the money to maintain the place. Just not sure if they were referring to that place specifically or used for other places to maintain or trying to get funds.

He tried to take away the bag I had of collected brass and I told him that he wasn't having it as it had my own brass too. All he said was, ok I'll let you have it for this time.

There were no signs of this so called new rule and the registration table or at the range.

 

people can't be allowed to pick up any more as they (the DNR) are going to use the brass to "sell" and use the money to maintain the place.

You talking about cartridge brass or shotshell hulls? Brass I could see them selling, especially with current scrap brass prices.

They will find that the time DNR employees would spend sorting shotshell hulls will take away any possible resale profit from shotshells, and most discards will likely be promotional hulls anyway, which are worth nothing. For-profit shooting ranges very RARELY mind if shotgunners dumpster dive for hulls - it's less stuff that has to be handled by the garbage crews!

Not every state wildlife agency has practical personnel in charge, especially on the grounds maintenance crew. You happened upon a state Elmer or Karen Fudd, IMHO.

good luck, garrisonjoe