Hornady vs. Norma brass

[Gopher Slayer]

I'm just getting started into reloading and was wondering if there's much difference in brass quality or case capacity between these two brands. I'm looking for 257 weatherby brass and the price difference between 50 pieces of hornady brass and 50 nosler brass (which is made by Norma I believe) is close to $50. I know you can size 7mm rem brass into 257 weatherby but seeing as this is my first kick at the cat I want to stick to factory brass for now. So is it really worth the extra $$ ?
Thanks

 

[kawicrash]

Have you looked at Weatherby brass? Not sure if they actually manufacture their own brass or not.
I love Norma brass for my 6.5x55's, but I always try to find once fired because it's frightfully expensive new, if you can even find some.

 

[stubblejumper]

Have you looked at Weatherby brass? Not sure if they actually manufacture their own brass or not.
I love Norma brass for my 6.5x55's, but I always try to find once fired because it's frightfully expensive new, if you can even find some.

Weatherby cases are made by Norma.

 

[156821]

I purchased some new 7mm wby brass that was Norma. The wby brass was a little more expensive and as far as I know Norma produces it.

 

[hunters home]

Yes Norma does make Weatherby brass. But don't be afraid to try Hornady brass. I've used it in several calibers and find it very decent in quality. I have also used Weatherby/Norma brass as well and find it to be the best i've ever used. The draw back is the price, espically compared to Hornady.

 

[VinnyQC]

If it'S your first time, buy the hornady. Not sure someone's first time will see a difference to be honest.

 

[hometownhero]

Not all nosler is norma brass.

I use hornady and like it. Personally I would never buy nosler brass. The price is out of this world.

 

[VinnyQC]

Comprimise: buy Normady.

J/K. Get Hornady. 95% of the quality for 50% of the price.

 

[Bustercluck]

Buy the hornady brass until you get a feel for things.

 

[unstableryan]

I bought a matched set of 300 Norma brass for my 6.5x55 and from what I've seen, it's good stuff.

 

[Dogleg]

For the .257 Weatherby the best way to get Weatherby (by Norma) brass is to just buy the cheapest Spire point factory ammo. As often as not its cheaper than the empty brass, and when it isn't its awful close. It even comes with some powder, bullets and primers which you can either deduct from the cost or just shoot and conclude that the brass was free.

Cabellas usually has it for about 55 a box,and they aren't that hard to beat. You don't need a 1000 of them.

 

[kawicrash]

Good thinking. Brass is $69.50/25, loaded 100gr norma spitzer $55/20

 

[toad29]

I bought some Norma 300 wsm brass. I don't know how long the case life is yet because I just got it. I was very disappointed with its variations in weight though. Over 3 grains out in a small sample. Nothing like my lapua brass in other calibres or even my federal stuff.