19 replies to this topic

[hecklerer435]

I am about to attempt an angel breech on my longshot. And i was wondering if instead of using brass for it using copper piping. I have alot of copper piping around so it would save me a few bucks.

[death by cheez]

No. Copper has a really crappy fit on darts.

[Icespartan 1114]

I doubt this could work. Unless your darts are ridiculously huge for 1/2inch foam don't try it.

[Noodleownz]

Copper is also very heavy, which isn't good for barrel material.
If you can't find brass in your area here is a site you can try:
http://www.ksmetals.com/
There is also a lot of people on the haven, that are willing to get some brass off their hands.
Hope this helps.

[hecklerer435]

Ok sounds like i'm going to a hardware store soon, thanks for the info i wasn't really sure

[Natbeanz]

Ok, this confuses me. Everybodys darts fit CRAP in copper yet mine does not. I use mod mans FBR, and it fits like a dream. Can't you special order brass in America. I find it really retarded.

Edited by Natbeanz, 16 November 2008 - 05:07 PM.

[Shrub]

Mod man sells brass not copper. Also Home Depot sells copper that is a good fit on darts Lowes and other places are to huge for any of my darts.

[hecklerer435]

One more question. What are the typical price ranges for brass? If anyone has any idea, that would be great

[boisie]

Between three and four dollars a foot for brass.

[Shrub]

I can sell some if needed. Any size 1/2,17/32,9/16,ect.

[Mr BadWrench]

Last year my mom found these wind chimes made with 9/16th aluminum tubing she only paid $7 for each.... She found them at a hardware store.



your results may vary..


Just another option for you to consider.

Don

[hecklerer435]

Thanks for the offers but I think i'm just going to go to the home depot

Edited by hecklerer435, 16 November 2008 - 12:04 PM.

[Blacksunshine]

Thanks for the offers but I think i'm just going to go to the home depot

There is no brass at the home depot. not the type you're looking for. Try Ace hardware.

[Lynx]

Between three and four dollars a foot for brass.

Really?

Thanks for the offers but I think i'm just going to go to the home depot

There is no brass at the home depot. not the type you're looking for. Try Ace hardware.

As Blacksunshine said, there isn't brass in Lowes or Homey Depot so try Ace.

I get my brass for 2.50 a foot.

[hecklerer435]

ok thanks

[Essential 2 Life]

Hobby Town USA sells brass around $3 a foot and sells 1 foot pieces.

Edited by Essential_2_Life, 16 November 2008 - 02:27 PM.

[boisie]

Between three and four dollars a foot for brass.

Really?

...

I get my brass for 2.50 a foot.

Our hobby shop is the only place, and it's 3.19 for 17/32nd and 3.29 for 9/16th, per foot. But we do get steel for cheap. Cleveland is a big steel place.

[Blacksunshine]

Between three and four dollars a foot for brass.

I get my brass for 2.50 a foot.

Things generally are cheaper in OH. Cost of living vs income and such. Out here I'm paying 4 bucks a foot at my local Ace.

[Natbeanz]

I am about to attempt an angel breech on my longshot. And i was wondering if instead of using brass for it using copper piping. I have alot of copper piping around so it would save me a few bucks.

Hey guys, you are all talking about BRASS not COPPER. He is asking about copper. Haha.

[Lynx]

I am about to attempt an angel breech on my longshot. And i was wondering if instead of using brass for it using copper piping. I have alot of copper piping around so it would save me a few bucks.

Hey guys, you are all talking about BRASS not COPPER. He is asking about copper. Haha.

By the time it got to my post, it was already pretty certain that he wouldn't, couldn't and shouldn't use copper for a breach as the barrel. If it fit 17/32nds or 9/16ths perfectly, he could use what he already has for a cover, secondary barrel or for whatever in the breech.