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Lapua brass quality

Well after 18 reloads on some Lapua 6BR brass both as 6BR and now reformed as 6mmBRX I'm finally getting some random loose primer pockets. This speaks volumes about their quality as I'm betting the rest will go 20+ reloads or more then fall inline with loose pockets. With this kind of life span the cost is clearly justified. My Winchester 308 brass started going south just about 9 reloads and it was split necks/shoulders and loose primer pockets. I'm currently running some Norma 6BR brass now so we will see how it holds up, seems to be great quality as well.
 
IMO, Lapua brass is the gold standard and pretty much what everyone compares themselves to. Unfortunately, with the exception of a few new brass companies, most other brass just doesn't compare. I generally revolve all my builds off of if Lapua makes brass for it.
 
I'm on my 7th reload on my 6.5CM Lapua Brass. No issues whatsoever, so I'm assuming at least 12 reloads from it, if not more. I've reloaded other brass from Remington, Winchester, Hornady and Federal and it does not compare. Lapua is just that good. Whenever I want to expand the collection, I just buy Berger factory ammo and I keep the Lapua brass.

I do have Norma/Prime brass and it is top-notch as well and gives you a large rifle primer option. I have not tried other custom brands (Peterson, Alpha, Starline), but I hear good things about them.

In any event, Lapua is just the king of the mountain.
 
Years back Precision Shooting did a rifle brass longevity test, In the test they used Federal, Remington, Winchester, Norma and Lapua. After the 12th loading the American made brass had all met it's demise. At around the 25th loading the Norma brass had also given up. At the 50th loading of the Lapua brass, the test was called off because the brass had work hardened beyond practical usage. The author of the article said that he felt the test could continue if they had annealed the brass.
 
Speaks a lot about the fit of your brass in your chamber. I've got a chamber (done by someone else) that will open up Lapua primer pockets in 2 firings. Barrel very accurate but...
 
Good Read.
I have a New Build under way. The Shop going to do the Barrel stated My Reamer is for Lapua Brass …..
If I get 10 reloading's I will be Happy .
 
Well after 18 reloads on some Lapua 6BR brass both as 6BR and now reformed as 6mmBRX I'm finally getting some random loose primer pockets. This speaks volumes about their quality as I'm betting the rest will go 20+ reloads or more then fall inline with loose pockets. With this kind of life span the cost is clearly justified. My Winchester 308 brass started going south just about 9 reloads and it was split necks/shoulders and loose primer pockets. I'm currently running some Norma 6BR brass now so we will see how it holds up, seems to be great quality as well.
Might I ask if this is the new "blue box" or the old cardboard "gold box" brass ?? Thank you.
 
I'm on my 7th reload on my 6.5CM Lapua Brass. No issues whatsoever, so I'm assuming at least 12 reloads from it, if not more. I've reloaded other brass from Remington, Winchester, Hornady and Federal and it does not compare. Lapua is just that good. Whenever I want to expand the collection, I just buy Berger factory ammo and I keep the Lapua brass.

I do have Norma/Prime brass and it is top-notch as well and gives you a large rifle primer option. I have not tried other custom brands (Peterson, Alpha, Starline), but I hear good things about them.

In any event, Lapua is just the king of the mountain.



"I just buy Berger factory ammo and I keep the Lapua brass"

Exactly what I have done too
 

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