[Sommerled]

How is raw brass formed into cases? My son asked me this and I had to admit I didn't know.

I'll bet someone here knows!:)

Any links or other info you can share?

Thanks,

Sommerled

[jeepmor]

It employs an impact process. I think I saw it on the show "How's it's Made" some time this summer.

[Jim Watson]

Google, man, Google.

A short description with pictures at successive stages at:
http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2007/06/15/how-cartridge-brass-is-made/

[Strongbad]

Most of them these days are "drawn".

Here's a good article.

http://accurateshooter.wordpress.com/2007/06/15/how-cartridge-brass-is-made/

[rondog]

I always wondered how they were made. Now I'm cursed, after reading that I'll NEVER pass up free range brass again. Not that I do anyway, but now I'll search harder.