Gunsmithing Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
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Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
mabye im the only 260 shooter who is not all that excited about this. ive got 400ish nosler brass that i bought new and fully prepped. mabye when i go to buy new brass ill look at lapua but im defintally now switching things up at this point in the game. lapua came to the 260 table to late for me
mabye im the only 260 shooter who is not all that excited about this. ive got 400ish nosler brass that i bought new and fully prepped. mabye when i go to buy new brass ill look at lapua but im defintally now switching things up at this point in the game. lapua came to the 260 table to late for me
Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
I'll keep loading Rem URBR brass for my 243/6.5-08/260/308/7.62 chamberings in manually operated weapons.
Lapua Palma brass doesn't impress me either!
I'll keep loading Rem URBR brass for my 243/6.5-08/260/308/7.62 chamberings in manually operated weapons.
Lapua Palma brass doesn't impress me either!
Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
I'm with you, Dan. I've go too many Rem URBR cases necked to .260 to be very excited about the new Lapua 260's, although I did buy a couple hunderd Lapua 22-250 that are now 6mm/250's.
Paul
I'm with you, Dan. I've go too many Rem URBR cases necked to .260 to be very excited about the new Lapua 260's, although I did buy a couple hunderd Lapua 22-250 that are now 6mm/250's.
Paul
Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
I first heard that the brass would be arriving in April. It is now May, and I still can't find any of this brass. Has anyone even seen any of it yet? Or is Lapua famous for saying it will be here "next month" and continuing to say that for eight months?
I first heard that the brass would be arriving in April. It is now May, and I still can't find any of this brass. Has anyone even seen any of it yet? Or is Lapua famous for saying it will be here "next month" and continuing to say that for eight months?
Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
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Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Unknown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I first heard that the brass would be arriving in April. It is now May, and I still can't find any of this brass. Has anyone even seen any of it yet? Or is Lapua famous for saying it will be here "next month" and continuing to say that for eight months?</div></div>
EABCO notified me yesterday that I will have my brass by this Tuesday (10 May).
Apparently, there was some problem with the shipping containers on the way across the pond.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Unknown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I first heard that the brass would be arriving in April. It is now May, and I still can't find any of this brass. Has anyone even seen any of it yet? Or is Lapua famous for saying it will be here "next month" and continuing to say that for eight months?</div></div>
EABCO notified me yesterday that I will have my brass by this Tuesday (10 May).
Apparently, there was some problem with the shipping containers on the way across the pond.
Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
I am not the sellar I just copied and pasted what the SITE SPONSOR HAD IN STOCK. FOR THE RECORD I AM IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH THEM.
Sorry for error.
Also my Lapua brass was on the door step when I got home today that I ordered from ..........GRAF&SONS............
I am not the sellar I just copied and pasted what the SITE SPONSOR HAD IN STOCK. FOR THE RECORD I AM IN NO WAY AFFILIATED WITH THEM.
Sorry for error.
Also my Lapua brass was on the door step when I got home today that I ordered from ..........GRAF&SONS............
Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
I'm not a seller either...I just want to buy some brass. How in the world anyone thought I was selling when I was asking if anyone has found any for sale is beyond me.
I'm not a seller either...I just want to buy some brass. How in the world anyone thought I was selling when I was asking if anyone has found any for sale is beyond me.
Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Unknown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm not a seller either...I just want to buy some brass. How in the world anyone thought I was selling when I was asking if anyone has found any for sale is beyond me. </div></div>
i dont believe anyone thought you were a seller. hombres (post below you) post was edited because he was thought to be selling
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Unknown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm not a seller either...I just want to buy some brass. How in the world anyone thought I was selling when I was asking if anyone has found any for sale is beyond me. </div></div>
i dont believe anyone thought you were a seller. hombres (post below you) post was edited because he was thought to be selling
Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
Is anyone actually going to discuss Lapua .260 brass neck thickness in this thread?
A poster on another forum had a .260 built and it chambers .243 Lapua necked-up brass fine, but .260 Lapua brass is NO GO.
Observations? Comments?
John
Is anyone actually going to discuss Lapua .260 brass neck thickness in this thread?
A poster on another forum had a .260 built and it chambers .243 Lapua necked-up brass fine, but .260 Lapua brass is NO GO.
Observations? Comments?
John
Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
I just finished measuring neck thicknesses on a 100 ct. box and they ranged from .0147"-.0153", with the majority measuring .0149"-.0151" thick. So, I guess I'll be turning them a bit to fit my chamber as my reamer has a ND of .294".
I also weighed these and they ranged from 171.7 grains to 172.7 grains dispersed as follows:
4-171.7
4-171.8
1-171.9
8-172.0
24-172.1
19-172.2
12-172.3
11-172.4
10-172.5
4-172.6
3-172.7
I just finished measuring neck thicknesses on a 100 ct. box and they ranged from .0147"-.0153", with the majority measuring .0149"-.0151" thick. So, I guess I'll be turning them a bit to fit my chamber as my reamer has a ND of .294".
I also weighed these and they ranged from 171.7 grains to 172.7 grains dispersed as follows:
4-171.7
4-171.8
1-171.9
8-172.0
24-172.1
19-172.2
12-172.3
11-172.4
10-172.5
4-172.6
3-172.7
Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
So what is the measurement on a loaded round with lapua brass.
I'm having one built and want to ensure the current reamer will accommodate lapua brass without neck turning.
I would rather buy a reamer than neck turn.
Josh
So what is the measurement on a loaded round with lapua brass.
I'm having one built and want to ensure the current reamer will accommodate lapua brass without neck turning.
I would rather buy a reamer than neck turn.
Josh
Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
"I would rather buy a reamer than neck turn."
Yep, that is exactly what I've decided to do.
Loaded is .295" so I'll probably get .298" reamer.
"I would rather buy a reamer than neck turn."
Yep, that is exactly what I've decided to do.
Loaded is .295" so I'll probably get .298" reamer.
Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
Some loaded info.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2551385&page=4
Some loaded info.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2551385&page=4
Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
I just received my brass. Stuck an Amax and a 142 Sierra in two cases and measured. My outside neck demensions are 0.294"
Josh
I just received my brass. Stuck an Amax and a 142 Sierra in two cases and measured. My outside neck demensions are 0.294"
Josh
Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
I just ordered a PT&G reamer for my 260 build. I got a .295 neck being built. So, lets say I DON'T use lapua brass, am I still too tight? I've seen good accuracy with plain O'l factory Remington brass, I may use that. Its half the price as Lapua and I've seen some Lapua brass primer pockets get erectile dysfunction after one time firing with moderate loads. It doesn't impress me much.
If I went with the .2965 as recommended by PT&G for Lapua brass and use Remington brass, will this affect accuracy?
Lets say I end up using Lapua, how much of a pain is it to accurately turn brass? Seems to me if you can get neck turning down right, that would be better than an open throat and no neck turned crappy brass.
Summary question: What is the ideal neck diameter for a reamer?
I just ordered a PT&G reamer for my 260 build. I got a .295 neck being built. So, lets say I DON'T use lapua brass, am I still too tight? I've seen good accuracy with plain O'l factory Remington brass, I may use that. Its half the price as Lapua and I've seen some Lapua brass primer pockets get erectile dysfunction after one time firing with moderate loads. It doesn't impress me much.
If I went with the .2965 as recommended by PT&G for Lapua brass and use Remington brass, will this affect accuracy?
Lets say I end up using Lapua, how much of a pain is it to accurately turn brass? Seems to me if you can get neck turning down right, that would be better than an open throat and no neck turned crappy brass.
Summary question: What is the ideal neck diameter for a reamer?
Re: Lapua 260 Rem brass neck thickness
If you are going to turn your necks at all, as some do to get a more uniform neck wall thickness, you might as well turn it to a thickness to correspond with the neck diameter of the reamer your having ground. This would call for a reamer that would have a small enough neck to compleatly clean up the thinest neck of any of the brass you intend to use. If you want to do that the neck diameter is up to you. This will not only improve accuracy but will allow you a LOT more reloads out of any brass. You must be careful in making sure that your brass has enough room in the chamber that it is not being pinched by the chamber neck and causing excessive pressure.
Accuratly turning brass is like most things, until you learn how to do it right its a mystery, after you get it down it is simple enough to make you wonder how you were ever mystified by it. If you do try turning brass I would stay away from the lethe type turners and go with a hand held and a power screwdriver. Thats only my opinion but one shared by a lot of guys.
You have to remember that with any tight neck you must be very sure that your loaded ctg. neck has room in the chamber not to cause a pressure problem.
If you are going to turn your necks at all, as some do to get a more uniform neck wall thickness, you might as well turn it to a thickness to correspond with the neck diameter of the reamer your having ground. This would call for a reamer that would have a small enough neck to compleatly clean up the thinest neck of any of the brass you intend to use. If you want to do that the neck diameter is up to you. This will not only improve accuracy but will allow you a LOT more reloads out of any brass. You must be careful in making sure that your brass has enough room in the chamber that it is not being pinched by the chamber neck and causing excessive pressure.
Accuratly turning brass is like most things, until you learn how to do it right its a mystery, after you get it down it is simple enough to make you wonder how you were ever mystified by it. If you do try turning brass I would stay away from the lethe type turners and go with a hand held and a power screwdriver. Thats only my opinion but one shared by a lot of guys.
You have to remember that with any tight neck you must be very sure that your loaded ctg. neck has room in the chamber not to cause a pressure problem.
