It depends on quite a few factors.
Brass type, cartridge, what were the previous loads like, etc.
I have brass I’ve loaded 10-12 times. I have some (that I don’t buy anymore)that was toast after 3, albeit warmish loadings.
I base it on primer pockets, any noticeable issues (that gets pitched)...
Sorry Gil, just saw this.
Hard choice especially with the reasons you cited.
I have to lean Marlin. Nothing against Browning I just like the Marlin look I guess.
Kind of echoing Rodger a little here
https://www.burrisoptics.com/scopes/fullfield-e1-riflescopes-series/fullfield-e1-riflescope-2-7x35mm
The price is right too.
Cartridge : .358 Win.
Bullet : .358, 200, Nosler AccuBond 54425
Useable Case Capaci: 46.218 grain H2O = 3.001 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.780 inch = 70.61 mm
Barrel Length : 22.0 inch = 558.8 mm
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Cartridge : .338 Federal
Bullet : .338, 180, Nosler AccuBond 57625
Useable Case Capaci: 48.296 grain H2O = 3.136 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.820 inch = 71.63 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
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Cartridge : .308 Win. (SAAMI)
Bullet : .308, 150, Nosler AccuBond 56719
Useable Case Capaci: 47.932 grain H2O = 3.112 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
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Cartridge : .300 WSM (CIP)
Bullet : .308, 150, Nosler AccuBond 56719
Useable Case Capaci: 72.955 grain H2O = 4.737 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.860 inch = 72.64 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
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Cartridge : .280 Rem.
Bullet : .284, 120, Nosler BalTip 28120
Useable Case Capaci: 62.669 grain H2O = 4.069 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.330 inch = 84.58 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
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Cartridge : 7 mm-08 Rem.
Bullet : .284, 120, Nosler BalTip 28120
Useable Case Capaci: 49.378 grain H2O = 3.206 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
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Cartridge : .260 Rem
Bullet : .264, 100, Nosler BalTip 26100
Useable Case Capaci: 49.382 grain H2O = 3.206 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.800 inch = 71.12 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
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Cartridge : .257 Roberts Imp.
Bullet : .257, 85, Nosler BalTip 43004
Useable Case Capaci: 57.173 grain H2O = 3.712 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.775 inch = 70.49 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
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Cartridge : .223 Rem. (SAAMI)
Bullet : .224, 50, Nosler BalTip 39522
Useable Case Capaci: 25.877 grain H2O = 1.680 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.260 inch = 57.40 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
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Cartridge : .243 Win.
Bullet : .243, 70, Nosler BalTip 39532
Useable Case Capaci: 51.230 grain H2O = 3.326 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 2.710 inch = 68.83 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
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Cartridge : .25-06 Rem.
Bullet : .257, 100, Nosler BalTip 25100
Useable Case Capaci: 61.285 grain H2O = 3.979 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.250 inch = 82.55 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
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Cartridge : 7 mm Rem. Mag.(SAAMI)
Bullet : .284, 195, Berger ElHunt #28550
Useable Case Capaci: 68.686 grain H2O = 4.460 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.290 inch = 83.57 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
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Cartridge : 7 mm Rem. Mag.(SAAMI)
Bullet : .284, 140, Nosler BalTip 28140
Useable Case Capaci: 74.765 grain H2O = 4.854 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.290 inch = 83.57 mm
Barrel Length : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm
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