coloring brass

[cheese1566]

I want to color some brass cases when making dummy rounds for action testing and training. I will be drilling out the primer pockets and drilling holes in the side of the case like the military ones.

I want to color these somewhat so they stand out. Can it be done at home easily? Other than dark tarnishing?

Paint will flake off into actions, chambers, and magazines.

[waksupi]

Dykem.

[winelover]

I've used "Brass Black" by Birchwood Casey, applied to the case head, to mark brass. Holds up pretty well even after a several tumblings in my Tumbler's Model B.

Winelover

[.30/30 Guy]

Magic Markers work good. You may need to touch them up every once in a while.

When I was shooting centerfire pistol at an indoor range we would use magic marker on the 45 auto bases so we could retrieve our own brass. Worked great.