Copper or brass bull ring

ford4610

Hi, what bull rings are people using copper or brass? And what is the difference?

whelan2

There are silver ones too, I think they look really well in angus bulls

ford4610

whelan2 wrote: »

There are silver ones too, I think they look really well in angus bulls

I know brass and copper seem to be the most popular.

patsy_mccabe

I don't think they come in brass, only copper and stainless steel. The screw is brass alright.

https://www.fanevalleystores.com/product/122216/brass-bull-ring-replacement-screw

patsy_mccabe

Anyone ever buy these? They seem to be the cheapest on-line.

€65 for box of 10 (2.75" copper rings)

https://animalfarmacy.ie/copper-bull-rings-box-of-10/

Tonynewholland

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/106440486#Comment_106440486

I use brass. I find them to last longer that copper. I saw a steel ring to pull right through a bulls nose once so i don't like to use them for that reason myself

cjpm

Stainless steel.

Stronger. Harder. Cheaper.

J.O. Farmer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119032283#Comment_119032283

Surely the bulls nose would give before any metal ring, the fact it was a steel ring was a coincidence I'd have thought.

patsy_mccabe

The screw in the copper ring is very soft, so I'd imagine it would break easy enough.

Tonynewholland

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119033603#Comment_119033603

I've had plenty copper and brass rings break

Bellview

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119032283#Comment_119032283

i have used all and agree with you. steel might look pretty but could do lot of harm