Brass

[smoothie25]

I've been shooting some factory loads of Winchester and Remington thru my 30-06. I'm starting to accumulate some brass from each and have been using both in working up a couple loads. I'm looking to move to one brand of brass to get more consistency in my load development. Here are my 3 options:

1. Remington brass - seems to be good stuff, less case capacity than my win brass

2. Winchester brass - equal quality to Remington in my limited observations, more case capacity

3. Scrap or sell the rem/win brass and buy another brand.

I like the win brass because of the extra case capacity. I'm using rl22 and need as much room as I can get. I'm worried that the win brass may not last nearly as long as the rem brass.

What are your thoughts? What's another brand of brass that'll give me the best case capacity and quality?

Thanks
Nick


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[DrMike]

If you're loading for one cartridge, you are correct that choosing one or the other brass is a sound concept. Remington brass is, in my experience, less ductile or malleable than is Winchester brass. Generally, I have better case life using Winchester brass than using Remington brass. However, this potential deficit can be addressed through annealing brass as it becomes work hardened. Long story short, choose one or the other and fly at it. So long as you are conscious of malleability, you will find you are content with either.

In my personal hand loading, I preferentially choose either Norma (or Nosler) or Lapua brass. It requires less preparation for the first firing and gives superior case life without the need to address other issues. However, I refuse to toss either my Winchester or Remington brass. They still serve as part of some great loads.

 

[sask boy]

DrMike, is giving you sound advice and for my two customs I use Nosler brass which is supposedly made by Norma :mrgreen:.
I also do not throw out brass and use it to trade or help out a fellow reloader :wink:.

Blessings,
Dan

 

[joelkdouglas]

For my 30-06 I prefer Lapua or Nosler. The Lapua is really great brass. The Nosler isn't quite as good measurement wise, but it's still very high quality. The Nosler has greater case capacity between the two.

I've not used Win or Rem 30-06 brass. It's been tough to find the Win.

 

[smoothie25]

I posted on a couple forums and the general consensus seems to be either use the two separately or buy lapua, nosler or Norma brass. I'm looking at having a couple different loads made up for this gun. Mainly one for steel plinking and a hunting load. I have enough to split the brands between the two and maybe down the road upgrade to lapua or Norma brass.

Much appreciated!!


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[Dwh7271]

I may be butting in where not wanted, and certainly off your original post, but if you'll be hunting in significantly varying temperatures, I'd want to check point of impact on my loads with RL22 at different temps.
I loaded it in a 280 Ackley last summer. Took the loads out in January (Ohio) and they printed 2" low and 1" right. Could have been me but you may want to check if you're hunting in cold.
YMMV :grin:

 

[Dr. Vette]

I'll follow suit, and recommend Lapua or Nosler brass. Either one will be much better than Winchester or Remington for your 30-06.

I myself purchased Lapua for my 30-06, as their reputation for quality is renown. I wish they made a wider variety of brass, and when Lapua isn't available Nosler is next in line.

 

[Elkman]

A few years ago I bought a Remington Tactical in .308. The rifle is a gem and shoots under MOA with just about any load. I started with Federal match, moved to Laupa with groups down to 1/2 inch MOA. I wanted more and on a whim I tried some new WW cases and the group size went to .131 at 100 and 1.100 at 300.
Recently after shoulder surgery last year I pulled my 300 WM out of the safe. My best group at 615 was 3.90, again with WW cases. Every rifle is different, and paying a $2.00 per case does not guarantee stellar accuracy, you have to find out what the rifle wants.