Metal Bands for Trumpet Calls

[larry9988]

Where do most of you trumpet makers get your metal bands? Do you make them or do you have a source you do not mind sharing. If you were using rifle brass what calibers are most often used? Thanks in advance.  Larry

[merocustomcalls]

I use 308 winchester and 30.06 brass. 

[TRKYHTR]

I use a brass ferrule 1/2" OD, 3/8ID and 1/2" long.

TRKYHTR

[misfire]

I use .308 brass, mailny because I get it free at work. For custom bands, I got with a good guy on THO

[strutnrut]

I have mine custom designed and built by Steve Lumma. He's got more talent in 1 finger then most do in their entire body.

[pappy]

I use brass tubing and shell casings both. Depending on the trumpet style. I cut my tubing and square them off on the lathe, custom made bands are sweet, they can really add to the esthetics of a call.

[larry9988]

Thanks to everyone for your replies.   Larry