Post by: Oh Mah on June 29, 2018, 11:23:06 PM
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
Post by: biggfish on June 29, 2018, 11:47:00 PM
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 29, 2018, 11:53:51 PM
But of course its not available for all calibers - but there are many that will only use calibers that Lapua brass is available for.
Post by: Oh Mah on June 29, 2018, 11:56:32 PM
Post by: b23 on June 30, 2018, 12:35:25 AM
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.
Post by: Oh Mah on June 30, 2018, 12:42:11 AM
Post by: b23 on June 30, 2018, 01:04:21 AM
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.
Post by: Oh Mah on June 30, 2018, 01:15:33 AM
Post by: jasnt on June 30, 2018, 05:26:44 AM
Post by: b23 on June 30, 2018, 07:54:26 AM
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.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 30, 2018, 08:08:34 AM
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.
Post by: milldozer on June 30, 2018, 08:20:54 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 30, 2018, 08:24:37 AM
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.
Post by: milldozer on June 30, 2018, 08:36:36 AM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on June 30, 2018, 08:41:05 AM
Post by: h20hunter on June 30, 2018, 08:44:47 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on June 30, 2018, 08:46:35 AM
Post by: b23 on June 30, 2018, 09:11:09 AM
Where does Nosler rank in this conversation? Anyone have opinions of quality of Lapua vs Nosler?
A lot, if not most, of Noslers brass is made by Norma. Nosler now has their own brass manufacturing plant so they're making some of their own brass but I kinda think it's, maybe, mostly for their proprietary cartridges.
I've used a little bit of the Nosler Custom brass that comes in the box, it's really nice brass and is VERY uniform, but it tends to be a little on the soft side and it won't take a lot of abuse.
Post by: 92xj on June 30, 2018, 10:08:30 AM
I’ve had excellent luck with Nosler brass in my 28. Little to no stretching and the primer pockets are TIT tight.21 year old on spring break or 50 year old freshly divorced with bolt on tight?
Post by: Timberstalker on June 30, 2018, 10:20:35 AM
Post by: Oh Mah on June 30, 2018, 11:23:51 AM
Post by: Bill W on June 30, 2018, 11:31:36 AM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 30, 2018, 12:36:41 PM
Lapua is top notch
Nosler has been decent in my 300 win but can’t be pushed overly hard it seems.
I’ve been playing with 50 pieces of adg in 300 win also and am not sure I’m real impressed. It’s heavy so probably strong but new out of the box (neck sized after chamfer and deburr) it is very inconsistent in the force it takes to seat a bullet. Also can’t seem to get the same velocity before showing pressure as other brands. Not that the adg is bad... just isn’t anything special imo.
Post by: jasnt on June 30, 2018, 12:49:37 PM
agreed 100%. My personal Prejudice aside is not worth the $$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.
Post by: CaNINE on June 30, 2018, 04:40:36 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 30, 2018, 05:04:58 PM
I've use Nosler brass for most of my loading without any complaints. I use Lapua in my 223, 308 and 6.5CM - the weight spread for 100 piece lot is within 1.0 grain. Since Lapua is now making brass for the 338 Norma Magnum I think I have my next build figured out.
Yea my smith was suggesting that to me - kinda thinking I should of listened, might be my next rebarrel. He's getting 2860 with 300 grainers and 1/3 moa with his. Of course the 300 Norma would be nice too.
Post by: Oh Mah on June 30, 2018, 05:13:50 PM
Post by: jasnt on June 30, 2018, 05:15:44 PM
As popular as the .300 win mag is i wonder why Lapua quit making brass for it.they never made it from what I understand Norma made it for them
Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 30, 2018, 05:47:32 PM
As popular as the .300 win mag is i wonder why Lapua quit making brass for it.
Ino probably dumb question haven't looked but do they make any belted cartridges ?
Post by: jasnt on June 30, 2018, 05:57:41 PM
i think your correct.As popular as the .300 win mag is i wonder why Lapua quit making brass for it.
Ino probably dumb question haven't looked but do they make any belted cartridges ?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 30, 2018, 06:05:59 PM
Post by: Oh Mah on June 30, 2018, 07:27:25 PM
http://www.lapua.com/en/reloading-components/cases.html
Post by: b23 on June 30, 2018, 08:23:11 PM
As popular as the .300 win mag is i wonder why Lapua quit making brass for it.
Ino probably dumb question haven't looked but do they make any belted cartridges ?
As was already mentioned, the small amount of 300 win mag brass that is out there with Lapua headstamp was actually made by Norma for Lapua.
Belted or not, Lapua doesn't make any brass with a .535 mag bolt face and unfortunately, it doesn't appear they're in any hurry to do so.
Post by: Oh Mah on June 30, 2018, 08:30:26 PM
Post by: yorketransport on June 30, 2018, 09:20:52 PM
The Norma 404 brass seems to be indestructible in the 375 BME but I didn't have very good luck with it for the 284 Win. I've had good luck with the Rem brass in the Ultra Mags but bad luck with Rem in the 243 and 22-250. Hornady brass has been adequate for everything I've used it in and I'm fine with using it when I can find it.
Post by: Jpmiller on July 01, 2018, 05:17:29 PM
Post by: Oh Mah on July 01, 2018, 05:31:09 PM
Post by: jasnt on July 01, 2018, 05:32:55 PM
So of I reload more out of cheapness and convenience than to be a really accurate long range guy would I see a difference using different brass? I shoot for hunting accuracy so if I'm seeing groups within three or four inches at 200 yards I'm content with it. For a guy like me is different brass going to mean anything?in my opinion it’s cheaper in the long run to buy quality brass due to how many times you can reload it. But if you only shoot <100 rounds a year it takes a while to pay for its self.
Post by: Jpmiller on July 01, 2018, 05:59:32 PM
Post by: hunting4sanity on July 01, 2018, 07:08:04 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 01, 2018, 07:51:21 PM
If you shoot volume, the Lapua brass becomes some of the best value (cheapest) out there because of its long life. I've had some issues with Remington and Hornady having some short lifespans. Lapua brass fits in the category of "buy once - cry once."You gotta resist the urge to push Lapua to its higher limits.... :tung:
Post by: hogslayer on July 01, 2018, 08:11:51 PM