300 WM Lake City Brass

[Bandit320]

I’ve started to look for some better brass than the Hornady I’ve been using, but everyone seems to be sold out. I did find some once fired LC brass head stamped FC12. How is the relative quality of this brass? Would this be the same quality as Federal commercial brass, and is Federal brass any good. Thanks so much.

Mike

 

[pabrousseau]

I have never had a problem with fc 300 win mag brass.

 

[918v]

FC12 is Federal not Lake City. Hornady is better and lasts 3x longer.

 

[Bandit320]

Thanks, I appreciate the info.

Mike

 

[Rstrick0352]

It is most likely Mk248 mod 1 and that being the case, was a significantly over pressure load. I have reloaded it but every primer pocket was loose from the one firing prior. The loads were precise but I did not dare attempt a third loading.

 

[Bandit320]

Thanks for that info. I guess I was wrong in my assumption that it was Lake City. I’ll definitely steer clear.

Mike

 

[Poorboyr]

300 win mag is scarce. But you can usually find Hornady and Winchester. I’ve had much better luck with Winchester. Nosler and Norma are your kings.

 

[nn8734]

If loading for belted magnum cases, I recommend getting a belt sizing die. Helps size and maintain that area just above the belt and prolongs case life.

 

[BCX]

Lapua will be releasing 300 WM brass after the first of the year.

 

[Bandit320]

Lapua will be releasing 300 WM brass after the first of the year.

Sweet, I can hold out that long. Thanks for the info.

 

[minn_wild1]

Lapua brass for the 300 WM would be great. Currently using Sig.

 

[Bandit320]

Lapua brass for the 300 WM would be great. Currently using Sig.

How would you rate the quality of your Sig brass? How is it doing with multiple firings? Thanks,

Mike

 

[minn_wild1]

I only have 2 firings on the SIG brass. I'd say it is better than the Hornady that I used prior.

 

[81sfo]

Try to find once fired Blackhills brass here, it lasts a very long time. I highly recommend it.

 

[Bandit320]

Thanks I have one box of Black Hills Factory ammo I haven’t used yet. Any idea who makes their brass?

Mike

 

[Klemm]

Any news on the Lapua 300 WinMag brass

 

[81sfo]

Thanks I have one box of Black Hills Factory ammo I haven’t used yet. Any idea who makes their brass?

Mike

The Blackhills once fired I have looks to be Winchester same case volume but i think they have used Norma at some point .

 

[DIBBS]

I would steer clear of Winchester, quality control is in the toilet and you will likely cull upwards of 25% of your cases.

Lapua should be good chit when it comes out. Recently I have been using ADG brass, extremely consistent across 100 cases, but only have a couple loadings on them.

As 81sfo stated, I believe Black Hills to be winchester brass with a different headstamp.

 

[81sfo]

The once fired brass I have isnt current or present day stuff, I've had it for many years as I bought several large flat rate boxes full here on the hide. The brass never seems to go bad no loose primer pockets, no case separation no loss of neck tension till after 15 or 20 firings. I know the new Winchester has gone to shit I agree.

 

[jzerfoss]

Lapua will be releasing 300 WM brass after the first of the year.

Are you sure about the legitimacy of this information? They've already released new products for 2020 and I've seen a price list for 2020 but no signs of 300 win mag....