Brass Options: Lapua, Peterson, Alpha, ADG, other premium... compare, comment

[358Rooster]

Since there are now more options available out there, I'm looking for shooters' experiences with some of the recent newcomers such as Peterson, Alpha, ADG - and I'm sure there are others - compared to the known quality of Lapua and Norma. It's coming time for me to replace some brass and possibly welcome a fresh one to my herd.

Thanks in advance for sharing your detailed knowledge of the other premium brands.

Rooster

 

[Killbillc68]

One thing I wish to Lapua would do is package their product better. For the kind of money you have to pay I don’t think you should be getting beat up necks. I have been using Peterson 6.5 Creedmoor brass so far so good. Lapua no longer has a stranglehold on the PRS game either.

 

[Hitzy]

I just bought a couple of bags of Sig 6.5cm when Cabellas had them on for $39/50 and free shipping.
Weight is 156-158gr, flash holes are nice and cleanly punched, loading some up now but won't be able to shoot until after deer season.
They have an interesting background getting into the ammo market...
https://www.gunsamerica.com/digest/behind-scenes-sig-sauer-ammo-plant/

More
https://mygunculture.com/inside-look-sig-sauers-new-ammo-factory/amp/

 

[scourge18a]

Double post

 

[scourge18a]

I find Alpha to be more consistent than Lapua and better packaged. They come in a hard package with foam, individually separated that can be used to keep loaded rounds in after.
Starline is maybe comparable to Lapua but also poorly packaged, just in a bag.

 

[Buckmastr]

Lapua seems to be more available so that's what I prefer