Copper forecast to get more expensive so brass is sure to go up also. High as it is today look for brass to cost more next year. The brass used in cartridge cases is an alloy made up of copper and zinc. Copper makes up about 70 percent of the alloy, and zinc constitutes the remaining 30 percent; this is pretty standard throughout the ammunition industry.
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