lapua 260 brass

[stubblejumper]

I just received an e-mail from Hirsch Precision, notifying me, that they have received the Lapua 260 Rem brass. That is perfect timing, as my 260rem is built and on the way.

 

[ceriksson]

Woo hoo! Once I use up my nosler brass I'll be switching to it completely.

 

[Crashman]

I have had mine on order since early January! Been a loooonngg wait! Got some 139 Scenars coming too, I can hardly wait to get and see what my little pea shooter can do!

 

[AKD]

Thank god for hp. My shooting partner just got 100 .338 lm from them as well. Only authorized dealer in Canada and the best price at that.

 

[Terry Perkins]

The loaded rounds will have a .294" neck diameter with Lapua brass. Remington brass measures about .291" neck diameter. This is important info for you shooters that are ordering a reamer.

 

[Hungry]

I better send a message off to HP (or Peter D)
Then again, I should use up my Remington .260 Rem brass! Better get reloading!

 

[Eagleye]

Woo Hoo!! Finally some quality brass to make 260AI for my long range plinker. Thank you Peter!!

 

[greg11]

Is Lapua brass really worth the coin?

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

YES!!!

And for some sizes it isn't much more expensive than the competition.

Is Lapua brass really worth the coin?

 

[greg11]

.223 here... I'm just new to reloading. I have a Shilen SS Match being made (5 month wait FML). Plan on shooting the 70-80gr Bergers Mystic runs for his long range .223.

I currently use Federal "FC .223 Rem" stamped brass I collect. But I know once I get the new barrel I'll have to switch to some more serious brass...

How many reloads can one expect from Lapua brass?

 

[ceriksson]

Of the brass, (Generally speaking of course) Federal is the bottom of the barrel, then comes remington, then winchester, then moving up you get into Norma, Nosler, Hornady, then up at the top you have Lapua. it is a tiny bit thicker which may reduce volume, but it is extremely consistent and lasts waaaay longer.

 

[Miltiades]

.223 here... I'm just new to reloading. I have a Shilen SS Match being made (5 month wait FML). Plan on shooting the 70-80gr Bergers Mystic runs for his long range .223.

I currently use Federal "FC .223 Rem" stamped brass I collect. But I know once I get the new barrel I'll have to switch to some more serious brass...

How many reloads can one expect from Lapua brass?

Is it for a bolt action or a semi-auto? It makes a big difference in case life.

 

[peterdobson]

We have been emailing customers who ordered .260 Rem brass, but many are bouncing and some servers don't suppoirt attachments. For those, we'll calll when we can.

Regards,

Peter

 

[greg11]

I'm running a .223 Stevens 200 bolt action gun.

Sorry I've hijacked this thread. I was just curious. Thanks for the replies!!

 

[Eagleye]

I class the Lapua brass right at the top of the heap.
While many like Norma & Nosler brass, I find them both on the "soft" side, particularly in certain chamberings.
Winchester is still first choice if I MUST use domestic, and Federal sits at the bottom of the heap. Eagleye.

 

[Goose25]

It's been a long time coming!

I placed my order.

Thanks Peter!

 

[todbartell]

got a couple hundred coming for my new Savage 12 LRP, which hopefully is only a month away

 

[Goose25]

recieved my boxes today, thanks.

 

[stubblejumper]

Thankfully my brass and bullet order arrived from Hirsch Precision today, just in time to beat the mail strike. Thanks again for great service Peter.I just seated a few Lapua 123gr Scenars, and a few Berger 130gr VLDs, and the neck OD was .294" to .2945" according to my micrometer.

 

[peterdobson]

stubblejumper, thanks for this spec, as we have not yet obtained a pin micrometer, which is, as I understand, the best tool for measuring brass, but measuring diameter of loaded round is fine. So it calls for a .292 bushing, therefore we must increase our stock.