Brass quality compared to lapua

[steve210]

I'm looking for opinions on brass quality of alpha , peterson and others that make 6br brass compared to lapua. I've used a bunch of lapua and if it was available i would use it. How does the other brass compare in keeping tight primer pockets and lasting in general. Is it as uniform as lapua in terms of neck turning and are the case capacities the same. I use 6br and expand up to 30 br also and would like to know if it is suitable for competition use. Let's hear your experiencies as I've never used any of them. Thanks

 

[Bill Norris]

I have used Peterson in 6BR, 6BRX & 30BR. So far I don't see anything negative from it in these calibers and the other calibers ( 243AI & 260AI ) I have used it with. I would not hesitate to shoot a match with it if I were to go to one.

 

[J.D.Erwin]

I'm looking for opinions on brass quality of alpha , peterson and others that make 6br brass compared to lapua. I've used a bunch of lapua and if it was available i would use it. How does the other brass compare in keeping tight primer pockets and lasting in general. Is it as uniform as lapua in terms of neck turning and are the case capacities the same. I use 6br and expand up to 30 br also and would like to know if it is suitable for competition use. Let's hear your experiencies as I've never used any of them. Thanks

What Bill said is correct I use peterson, alpha and norma you will have to adjust your powder charge for the alpha brass but Ive shot match's with all of the brass along with the lapua. Once you fire foam to your chamber it want know what brand your loading

 

[steve210]

How does the case capacity compare?

 

[Bill Norris]

How does the case capacity compare?

I reduced my powder charge by 1/2 gr. for the 6BR when I first used the Peterson due to the weight differences but was able to work back up.

 

[Evan]

My lot of Peterson 6BR brass has the same capacity as my 2 lots of Lapua. Consistency is very good and the brass is just as tough. Necks are a tiny bit thicker resulting in 0.001” larger loaded diameter, out of the box.

Just as a side note: same story with Peterson 6.5x47.

 

[nettle]

M1A's are noted for destroying brass. I buy Lake City brass for it.

 

[steve210]

Thanks guys, great information

 

[steve210]

Anyone have any experience with the alpha or others?

 

[AlNyhus]

The Peterson BR brass is excellent. For making 30BR cases, their 7BR brass has some benefits if the chamber neck length is the 'normal' 30BR length.

 

[Rat Rifle]

Anyone have any experience with the alpha or others?

My experience with Alpha 6BRA Brass
Primer pockets need to be uniformed in order to seat primers flush or below.
2.24% less powder volume than Lapua.
Your full length sizing die may not size down far enough to avoid “cliquers”.

 

[STOMP442]

I love Peterson brass. I find it very hard to beat for both price and quality. I look for Peterson first and then start sourcing others if needed. My wife is using Alpha dasher brass and so far I have zero complaints with it as well. Seems to be well made and consistent. Just received 100 alpha cases for a 6BR I am building but have not yet used any to report on.

 

[Clancy]

Peterson is probably as good as Lapua. I’ve used it in 6BR and 6x47. Very happy with it.

I have had alpha in 6 and 22 GT and while it’s better than most, it’s certainly not Lapua.
You shouldn’t have to uniform the pockets on alpha, in fact it’s suggested that you don’t, but the necks are tapered and the neck wall consistency is poor. I won’t be using it anymore unless Lapua and Peterson don’t make what I need.

 

[J.D.Erwin]

Anyone have any experience with the alpha or others?

steve210
steve i'm using alpha brass in my 6 dasher,6br,6bra and 22bra like i said early its really good brass but your powder charge will need to be reduced the case capacity is slightly less than peterson and lapua as you know start low and work up good shooting
Jerry

 

[steve210]

Thanks guys, all great information

 

[dusterdave173]

Have used Lapua and Peterson in my 6BR--no complaints with the Peterson--it measures very very close to the Lapua after a firing or two. Really can't tell any diff and am using same charge in both
The growth after a firing is almost identical I will buy more Peterson when the chance comes around--
I will have to get a lot better to tell any advantage on Lapua--I have 6 firings on Peterson now--zero issues--it has settled down and is very consistent
At 30g Varget and six firings the pockets still feel normal

 

[Fclassfool]

Been using alpha in my dasher and it's been great same charge as my lapua and I've got about 6 firings on it. Peterson has smaller flash holes and less case capacity than the others not a fan of it.

 

[DeerHunter82]

I've never ventured into the Peterson realm. Nosler and Lapua mostly. But after reading about them on their website and reviews on here, they seem like a really good company. Made in USA too. Will give them a run in a batch and see how they fly.

 

[ARW]

You won't go wrong with Peterson brass. I've been using their 6BR brass for quite a while and have found it to be most excellent.

 

[quartersnatcher]

ADG brass is excellent I now can use the 6GT brass to form my 6X44 Tooley cartridge just bump back the shoulder .0240” and neck turn to fit my tight neck chamber.
Quartersnatcher