Best brass for reloading ???

[Kubitza123]

I just bought a new 243 with 1-8 twist from Adam built by RWS on a Defiance action.

Today I bought some 105gr AMax bullets for loading .

What's the best brass as far a quality and accuracy etc? Lapua would be my guess?

If its the best what would be your next choice?

I was thinking of Winchester Nickle plated? Any advantages to it?

Opinions welcomed.

 

[excaliber]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

Lapua is best. Then Norma, Nosler. Everything else can`t compare. Nickel brass is junk.

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

I use Win non plated in my 243... available everywhere fairly reasonable... and I doubt anyone would call in inaccurate

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

fyi... w/ a 105 A-Max... 42.1gr of H4350... gets me 3100 out of a 26" shilen 8 twist

 

[varmint slayer]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

I have always used Win brass but recently tried lapua and wow what a difference. Seem to hold up better than Win with no prep really right out of the box. If you can afford it and you aren't shooting matches go with Lapua. If not then Win will work and shoot just fine.

 

[dmpowder]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Force_Multiplier</div><div class="ubbcode-body">fyi... w/ a 105 A-Max... 42.1gr of H4350... gets me 3100 out of a 26" shilen 8 twist </div></div>

Going to have to try that when I get more 105's what is your load length?

Oh..... Umm I have had the best of luck with Hornady brass in my .243. Stay away from FC brass as it's junk. Just got some win brass so we will see how long it last.

Lapua will be next once I start to get low on brass.

 

[Kubitza123]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

I'll probably go Lapua and I'll definitely try that load, thanks

 

[Force_Multiplier]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

C.O.A.L. @ 2.850

 

[varmint slayer]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Force_Multiplier</div><div class="ubbcode-body">fyi... w/ a 105 A-Max... 42.1gr of H4350... gets me 3100 out of a 26" shilen 8 twist</div></div>

FWIW,

I used 42.5 in Lapua case and got 3170 out of a 27 inch Brux. I would definitely work up to that though.

 

[Cascade Precision]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

As stated above, nickel plated is junk. I wont use it in ANYTHING.

First is Lapua if you can afford it.

Never used nosler, so I can not speak to it.

Because I am more budget minded, I stick to Winchester when I need new brass.

I do reload Federal brass and have had no issues with it. I also reload with Black Hills Ammunition cases and find them very comparable to my Winchester brass.

Remington has been OK. I usually get an "extra" case now and then, which leads me to question their quality control. But, they do work for my needs.

 

[leadbullet]

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Lapua is defenitely the best brass but for the money winchester is hard to beat. It does take a bit of prep but it only need to be done once, it has a much higher powder capacity, is always available and US made.
Hope this helps.

 

[jorefice]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ogreshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I do reload Federal brass and have had no issues with it. I also reload with Black Hills Ammunition cases and find them very comparable to my Winchester brass.</div></div>

I heard somewhere BH uses Win brass.

 

[buffybuster]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jorefice</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ogreshooter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
I do reload Federal brass and have had no issues with it. I also reload with Black Hills Ammunition cases and find them very comparable to my Winchester brass.</div></div>

I heard somewhere BH uses Win brass. </div></div>

It's made by Winchester and headstamped Blackhills. Same stuff.

 

[jasonk]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

Lapua hands down!

Skip nickel plated in any brand, it's a gimmick.

 

[Kubitza123]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

Ok I'll stay away from the Nickel and either go with Lapua or Win.

Thanks for the load data as well.

 

[leadbullet]

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good plan

 

[Niles Coyote]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

Lapua when its reasonable, Winchester when its not. In my 243 I have 100 each and both work well.

 

[71firebird400]

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+1 Lapua

 

[Cascade Precision]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

So, food for thought. Several of us have said nickel plated is junk. Perhaps we should add in WHY it is junk and maybe why it was made?

My experience: the nickel plated brass tends to be harder and I get inconsistent neck tension. I also get far less reloadings from each case.

 

[B4forever]

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I personally use Nosler and love their stuff. It comes completely prepped out of the box. They also offer an LE/MIL discount if you qualify.

 

[QRE23]

Re: Best brass for reloading ???

Nosler brass is beautiful stuff but the problem with it is its soft. On the bullet end soft is ok but on the primer end, soft, is a bad thing so if you're going to spend a premium price for brass why not buy Lapua brass and actually get a premium product.

In the long run, Lapua brass saves you time and money.

 

[gunsphoenix]

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