308 brass

[Paulusmaximus2]

are there manufacturers to avoid when buying factory ammo if one wants to re-use the brass?

or better yet, which manufacturers use the best brass for reloading purposes.?

In your opinion of course

thanks a bunch

 

[BattleRife]

I am partial to Winchester, though Federal is proving to have a surprisingly long life in my M14.

 

[Northman999]

I've had good performance from Winchester.

I find that Federal brass develops expanded primer pockets pretty fast with full power .308 loads.

 

[manitou210]

You will not find better than Lapua brass

 

[sunray]

"...are there manufacturers to avoid..." Not really. Some brands are better than others, but buy ammo based on how well it shoots out of your rifle.
"...Federal is proving..." That's odd. Federal brass is known for being softer than other brands.
"...not find better than Lapua brass..." Expensive stuff.

 

[Timberwolfe]

When you say expensive stuff for Lapua brass. What would be the ballpark price for 308 brass.

 

[stevebc]

Lapua .308 goes for anywhere from $80.00 to $90.00 for a box of 100. If you're reloading for hunting or plinking, it's too expensive. If you're reloading for target/precision, it's worth every penny.

 

[stevesummit]

i bought some 308 lapua from ATRS and it was better priced then win brass. if i remember it was 68$/100 .

 

[ceriksson]

Yup...

best brass would be Lapua or Norma

I am in the process of loading up fresh Lapua brass, it is great.

Winchester is good though for hunting/plinking though and is usually readily available.

 

[Paulusmaximus2]

thanks guys, i just picked up a bunch of lapua and norma brass off the EE and i will be buying factory winchester ammo for the plinking

 

[Silverado]

I find Win brass is harder to begin with, and work hardens a lot faster than FC or RP brass.

Lapua brass works and resizes like it's made from butter churned by angels.