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Best Brass for the $$.....
#3350348
02/12/21 02:41 PM
02/12/21 02:41 PM
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I need a supply of new brass for a couple new-to-me calibers. Not much available, but did notice some Nosler, and also Lapua available. Have heard reports of loose primer pockets in the Nosler brass after just one firing, that's totally unacceptable. So I'm skeptical. The Lapua is expensive, but heard it holds up well. Might be worth it, if it really holds up to many firings. My experience is mostly with R-P, Win, Starline, and Hornady. What do the Aldeer reloading experts have to say from their experience..... best, worse, worth it/not worth it....what say ye??
"To anger a conservative, lie to him. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth." - Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: Best Brass for the $$.....
[Re: BentBarrel]
#3350364
02/12/21 03:04 PM
02/12/21 03:04 PM
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riflenut
10 point
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10 point
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I like ADG and Lapua when I'm looking for something special in accuracy or speed.
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Re: Best Brass for the $$.....
[Re: BentBarrel]
#3350379
02/12/21 03:15 PM
02/12/21 03:15 PM
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AU338MAG
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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What cartridge are you looking to buy brass?
If Lapua makes the brass you are needing then you should buy it. It's only expensive on the front but it will outlast all others. Very consistent weight and thickness, and is as good as it gets IMHO.
I use Nosler for a couple rifles and its very good also. Never had an issue with loose primer pockets. Only issue I've had is tight pockets and needing to uniform the depth with a cutter. The cost of Nosler brass is very high and not a good value. It's NOT better than Lapua but they make a much larger selection. For some cartridges, they are the only manufacturer.
Norma makes excellent quality brass also, but same primer pocket issues as Nosler. When Nosler first got into the brass market, it was manufactured by Norma. Don't know if this is still the case but I suspect it is because of the similarities.
Hornady has stepped into the brass market in a big way and makes good brass at reasonable prices. I've bought some recently and it is pretty consistent also. Probably the best value for quality and price. Haven't shot enough to know if it will last but my first impressions are good.
Current manufacture Winchester brass is garbage.
There are now a few premium brass manufacturing companies in the good ol USA, but the selection is limited. Alpha, ADG and Peterson make match quality brass, but it's not widely distributed.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Best Brass for the $$.....
[Re: AU338MAG]
#3350454
02/12/21 04:19 PM
02/12/21 04:19 PM
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What cartridge are you looking to buy brass?
If Lapua makes the brass you are needing then you should buy it. It's only expensive on the front but it will outlast all others. Very consistent weight and thickness, and is as good as it gets IMHO.
I use Nosler for a couple rifles and its very good also. Never had an issue with loose primer pockets. Only issue I've had is tight pockets and needing to uniform the depth with a cutter. The cost of Nosler brass is very high and not a good value. It's NOT better than Lapua but they make a much larger selection. For some cartridges, they are the only manufacturer.
Norma makes excellent quality brass also, but same primer pocket issues as Nosler. When Nosler first got into the brass market, it was manufactured by Norma. Don't know if this is still the case but I suspect it is because of the similarities.
Hornady has stepped into the brass market in a big way and makes good brass at reasonable prices. I've bought some recently and it is pretty consistent also. Probably the best value for quality and price. Haven't shot enough to know if it will last but my first impressions are good.
Current manufacture Winchester brass is garbage.
There are now a few premium brass manufacturing companies in the good ol USA, but the selection is limited. Alpha, ADG and Peterson make match quality brass, but it's not widely distributed. 6.8SPC and 6.5CM
"To anger a conservative, lie to him. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth." - Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: Best Brass for the $$.....
[Re: BentBarrel]
#3350457
02/12/21 04:25 PM
02/12/21 04:25 PM
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AU338MAG
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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Lapua brass will be hard to beat with the 6.5 CM. IIRC it is only available with SRP pockets, so keep that in mind.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Best Brass for the $$.....
[Re: BentBarrel]
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02/12/21 04:48 PM
02/12/21 04:48 PM
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Y'all are rough on my wallet. There are 100 pieces of Lapua 6.5CM brass on the way to me, LRP pockets. And yes, AU338MAG, it is also offered with SRP pockets. After shipping and tax, most I believe I have ever paid for unprimed brass: $1.15 each.
"To anger a conservative, lie to him. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth." - Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: Best Brass for the $$.....
[Re: BentBarrel]
#3350474
02/12/21 04:59 PM
02/12/21 04:59 PM
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AU338MAG
Old Mossy Horns
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Y'all are rough on my wallet. There are 100 pieces of Lapua 6.5CM brass on the way to me, LRP pockets. And yes, AU338MAG, it is also offered with SRP pockets. After shipping and tax, most I believe I have ever paid for unprimed brass: $1.15 each. Couldn't remember if they offered it with LRP. But, the 6.5 Gheymoor is not something I load. I think you will be very happy with the brass. If you anneal it every few firings it may last you forever.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Best Brass for the $$.....
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02/12/21 05:07 PM
02/12/21 05:07 PM
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Y'all are rough on my wallet. There are 100 pieces of Lapua 6.5CM brass on the way to me, LRP pockets. And yes, AU338MAG, it is also offered with SRP pockets. After shipping and tax, most I believe I have ever paid for unprimed brass: $1.15 each. Couldn't remember if they offered it with LRP. But, the 6.5 Gheymoor is not something I load. I think you will be very happy with the brass. If you anneal it every few firings it may last you forever. Per previous owner, this Gheymoor is a shooter and has a particular fondness for 129gr Hornadys. Gonna put it through its paces and find out. Aaawwwwww c'mon AU338MAG........not going to debate LRP vs. SRP ? Would love to hear your thoughts on that, BTW
"To anger a conservative, lie to him. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth." - Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: Best Brass for the $$.....
[Re: BentBarrel]
#3350537
02/12/21 06:20 PM
02/12/21 06:20 PM
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Posts: 3,336 Demop
1bamashooter
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10 point
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Lapua ADG Peterson Norma all good choices. Then again I've got some Hornady 243 and remington 7stw brass that has 5 to 8 loadings on it my some of my lapua br formed to dasher brass has 9 or 10 loadings but these are not hot loads
Keep your booger hooker off the bang switch.
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Re: Best Brass for the $$.....
[Re: dave260rem!]
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02/12/21 07:16 PM
02/12/21 07:16 PM
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1bamashooter
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Nah 308 Palma cases are SR primers and I can get better SD out of them than LR
Keep your booger hooker off the bang switch.
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Re: Best Brass for the $$.....
[Re: Sandmtnslayer]
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02/12/21 08:20 PM
02/12/21 08:20 PM
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Posts: 10,311 northport
deadeye48
Booner
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Booner
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I buy Nosler often as possible
When I need expert advice I tend to talk to myself The older I get the better I used to be
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