6GT Brass

[Duppree]

What’s best way to go on brass for this caliber. Just got one and Lapua don’t make brass for it so lost at what to do.

 

[rijndael]

I've run Alpha and Hornady. They have the same wet capacity, which is nice. I'm currently running Alpha OCD.

 

[NTHIGPEN]

I think alpha is the better of the two, but I have no complaints with either.

 

[Duppree]

Are there much difference in number of firings from either brass?

 

[NTHIGPEN]

Are there much difference in number of firings from either brass?

I feel like the alpha ocd brass should hold primers longer, but I’ve got 7+ firings on hornady and the first run of alpha brass.

 

[LVLAaron]

Alpha

 

[Kurz]

Are there much difference in number of firings from either brass?

This question is most dependent on how you choose to shoot this cartridge.

High pressure loads and rapid fire runs may reduce those high numbers of firings to less.

I started with Hornady from GAP which was very reasonably priced but moved to Alpha right after that. Now I buy Alpha.

 

[ToddKS]

I have been shooting the 6GT for over 3 years now. Most of that has been on Hornady brass.

I have not had any issues with the Hornady brass. It is superior to Hornady brass in other calibers in my opinion. I have one batch that has 7 firings with no issues. That said, I am running 110's at 2850-2870. Based on feedback from others, if you are running hot (high 2900's to low 3000's with 105's or heavier), you should not expect extended life out of the Hornaday brass.

I purchased a batch of Alpha brass earlier this year when it was available. I believe Alpha is the superior brass but it can be hard to find at times. If you cannot find Alpha, I would not hesitate to buy the Hornady and head to the range.

 

[762plinker]

I have been shooting the 6GT for over 3 years now. Most of that has been on Hornady brass.

I have not had any issues with the Hornady brass. It is superior to Hornady brass in other calibers in my opinion. I have one batch that has 7 firings with no issues. That said, I am running 110's at 2850-2870. Based on feedback from others, if you are running hot (high 2900's to low 3000's with 105's or heavier), you should not expect extended life out of the Hornaday brass.

I purchased a batch of Alpha brass earlier this year when it was available. I believe Alpha is the superior brass but it can be hard to find at times. If you cannot find Alpha, I would not hesitate to buy the Hornady and head to the range.

since a dasher runs 2950-3050 with 105s i really do not see it as hot in this larger case..it is just prs guys tend to run wimpy loads..ouch

 

[J.d. Popkes]

Why not go 6xc Peterson srp @80¢/piece? What’s the GT do that the xc won’t?

 

[762plinker]

Why not go 6xc Peterson srp @80¢/piece? What’s the GT do that the xc won’t?

because the question was about 6gt brass not about an alternative cartridge

 

[J.d. Popkes]

because the question was about 6gt brass not about an alternative cartridge

Good save, missed that

 

[ToddKS]

since a dasher runs 2950-3050 with 105s i really do not see it as hot in this larger case..it is just prs guys tend to run wimpy loads..ouch

Hot is relative. PRS shooters shoot in the rain, dust, and mud. Your load has to be able to function under those conditions. I have seen many shooters running fast for caliber fighting sticky bolts when the rain starts.

If I were going to run 2950-3050 I would go with a Creedmoor or an XC rather than be at or near max pressure on a smaller cartridge.

 

[nakneker]

Alpha. I use it my 22GT, its great brass. BCR has both 6BT and 22GT Alpha brass in stock.

Alpha 6mm GT Brass with OCD Technology

Product Information Cartridge: 6mm GT Finish: Brass Condition: New Quantity: 100 or 500ct *Same Lot Number Primed: No Primer Size: Small Primer Pocket *This is not loaded ammunition.

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