Southwest ammo

[Johnny Sasaki]

Any noticeable difference in the 175 SMK Standards with the Winchester brass vs the Premiums with the Lapua brass? Are the Lapuas worth 9 bucks more per 20rds?

Also, what's the difference between the Winchester and Lapua brass anyway?

 

[redirt78]

Re: Southwest ammo

Most of what I have heard is that the performance numbers are the same but the Lapua brass is better if you plan on reloading and you can get more reloads out of it. If I'm wrong it wouldn't be the first time though.

 

[Johnny Sasaki]

Re: Southwest ammo

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: redirt78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Most of what I have heard is that the performance numbers are the same but the Lapua brass is better if you plan on reloading and you can get more reloads out of it. If I'm wrong it wouldn't be the first time though. </div></div>

That's what I figured. I don't reload as of yet, so I guess the standard winchester would be the better deal with little to no difference in performance?

 

[redirt78]

Re: Southwest ammo

If you're getting a lot you can resell the once fired Lapua brass easily on here. Not sure if you'd get enough out of it to offset the higher price though

 

[Johnny Sasaki]

Re: Southwest ammo

Just ordered 200rds of the standard. Can't be that much different and it's a good deal cheaper.

 

[Black-X]

Re: Southwest ammo

Here's a couple of 5rd groups I shot at 100yds with my AIAE. This is the cheaper FC brass with the 175 grainers but regardless of price, the performance is there for me.