let's talk brass

[Oh Mah]

I am wanting to know what brass is the brass of choice for hunters and long range shooting.If you don't mind give reason for it.

I VOTED WINCHESTER WHICH IS NOT TRUE(I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS BETTER YET) I JUST WANT TO SEE POLL.

Norma

Lapua

Winchester

Remington

Hornady

Other

[biggfish]

I started with Remington because I was told they have good case volume and the factory loads were priced right to use as reloads. I've switched to hornady for factory loads and use there brass as I like the results I'm getting from factory loads. I'm also trying to replicate or improve the result I'm getting from there rounds.

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[Magnum_Willys]

Lapua.  The reason its popular is its a little thicker/stronger you can push it harder or reload it more, primer holes drilled not punched, necks more uniform. 
But of course its not available for all calibers - but there are many that will only use calibers that Lapua brass is available for.

[Oh Mah]

Thanks for the replies so far.How well does the thicker Lapua brass resize?Amy issues since it's thicker with powder volume?

[b23]

but there are many that will only use calibers that Lapua brass is available for.

I fall into that category.  Everything I have, from .20 cal up to .338 cal, uses a parent case manufactured by Lapua with the exception of my 7mm Blaser Mag which has brass made by Norma.

Lapua is very uniform in just about every way and requires little to no prep work.  As was already stated, it's some of the most durable brass on the market and holds primer pockets like no other that I've ever used.

I've never had a problem running Lapua brass through a sizing die, whether it be FL or neck sizing only.

[Oh Mah]

I have heard that Lapua has quite the following,They just don't make the brass for the .300 win mag.

[b23]

If you are looking for top shelf 300 Win mag brass I'd take a look at ADG Brass company, they make really good brass. http://atlasdg.com/product-category/brass-cartridge-cases/

There's a couple brass companies out there that many aren't aware even exist, that are making top level brass, ADG is one and AlphaMunitions is another. 

[Oh Mah]

never heard of it,thanks.I am looking at it now,Is this new or reclaimed brass?

[jasnt]

RWS makes the best 300wm imo Norma close second. I voted Lapua for reasons already covered above.

[b23]

never heard of it,thanks.I am looking at it now,Is this new or reclaimed brass?

No, it's all new brass.  Defensive Edge Rifles has been using this stuff in their 338 Terminator (their version of 338 Lapua Improved) and 338 Edge.  Shawn told me it has been very good brass and would put it right there with Lapua.

I've been told Peterson is making some pretty good brass now as well.

I think Norma makes very nice brass as well, it's just not quite as durable or tough as Lapua.

[Karl Blanchard]

Lapua for all the reasons stated above.  I run norma in my 300wsm though and it's been amazing stuff as well. 

I've recently been playing with some adg brass and so far I have been pleased. Is very uniform and tolerances are tight. It is nice to have a quality option out there for the same price as a lot of the garbage brass that is produced.

[milldozer]

Where does Nosler rank in this conversation?  Anyone have opinions of quality of Lapua vs Nosler?

[Karl Blanchard]

Where does Nosler rank in this conversation?  Anyone have opinions of quality of Lapua vs Nosler?

I put nosler down with winchester and Hornady personally.  Have not been impressed in the slightest bit with the stuff I've used.

[milldozer]

Good to know.  I've used Nosler for a while but have been thinking about branching out.  I'll have to give Lapua a try.

[JimmyHoffa]

Norma seems to work fine for me.  Definitely notice the quality difference above Winchester or Remington (dents, blemishes, burrs).