Lapua 6 br

[JFrank]

that's because they didn't have the two matched correctly (chamber and brass) or the brass really wasn't process correctly by the shooter.. i use alpha brass in a non alpha chamber.. i have no issues with it.. just gotta do your set up correctly.. if ya don't.. you'll run into trouble .. pretty simple really..

Yes, my understanding is that a special reamer is required.

Alpha Legacy 6 BRA Reamer .120

Alpha Munitions Legacy 6mm BRA Reamer .120 Freebore Performance Legacy reamers are the most consistent reamers available. All key dimensions on our reamers are guaranteed to be within 4 microns or 0.0001574803” with a majority falling within 2 microns or 0.0000787402”. This means the reamer...

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[LVLAaron]

Yes, my understanding is that a special reamer is required.

Alpha Legacy 6 BRA Reamer .120

Alpha Munitions Legacy 6mm BRA Reamer .120 Freebore Performance Legacy reamers are the most consistent reamers available. All key dimensions on our reamers are guaranteed to be within 4 microns or 0.0001574803” with a majority falling within 2 microns or 0.0000787402”. This means the reamer...

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The only problem us using Alpha BRA brass in a non Alpha chamber. Alpha 6BR fireforms up to BRA just fine

 

[JFrank]

Again, I witnessed a world record set with Aplha brass and yet others have problems. Here’s 14 pages of discussion.
Btw. If someone needs 6 br brass , blue collar reloading has a large supply of Alpha ready to ship.

6BRA Alpha Brass question

So I have Alpha 6BRA brass along with Wheeler #1 .272 neck. Ever since day one I have had moderate bolt lift and swipes on the case head. Can’t reach velocity others get without pressure. I sent 3x fired brass to Harrels for their die and got it back. And didn’t solve issue. I don’t have any...

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[DLT]

I have a few boxes stashed i figure they should be about $300 a box pretty soon .

Sad but they will be

 

[Kracken McGraw]

Sad but they will be

Let’s hope with the competition of Norma and Peterson in the mix that this never happens.

 

[Jayplace]

i think that it's because for the longest time it was the only option and old habits die hard or the unwillingness to try something new.. just like a lot of folks use lapua brass in their 223 bolt guns.. i have had so much success with LC brass.. i was like.. why even bother..

I agree totally that old habits can die hard. In the case of Lapua 6mm BR there hasn't been a need to change and many already have or had a stock pile of brass that holds up well through multiple reloading.

When it comes to shooting and competition, I believe changing can happens in a relatively short time. Everyone is looking for that magic combination and someone is always trying to find the "latest and greatest" component. If something new and great comes out, someone will try it and tell others and change will happen quickly.
If someone comes out with a new and better bullet that can prove itself, it won't be long before everyone wants that bullet. Well, that's what I see anyway.

Of course there are always those who can convince people they offer something better when enough fluff is added.

 

[sandwarrior]

Worth $220 a box today in the Classifieds.

It ain't worth that if nobody has paid that.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

It ain't worth that if nobody has paid that.

Was snapped up immediately.

 

[Billmanweh]

There might be some Lapua 6BR ammo for $105 a box for sale here

Just sayin'

 

[Kevin1990]

We are expecting 6BR brass about the end of August 2024. Our apologies to all for the delay and inconvenience.

Did you mean August 2025, cause Im still not seeing it. Haha

 

[Ackman]

Lapua holds pressure great and shoots very consistent without issues.
I have not but friends have
I have not but others have.
I witnessed a world record shot with Alpha brass, but other guys have trouble with Alpha, I don’t need trouble.

Comparing Alpha 6BR with Lapua gold box, outside measurements are identical. Alpha 6BR and 6BRA is about 5gr. heavier than Lapua.. Looking at the cutaways you can see where the extra weight is. I haven't shot the 6BR stuff in my chamber yet (my reamer) but don't anticipate any problems. Do use Alpha 6BRA and the stuff works just dandy. Alpha Dasher brass is about 10gr. heavier than gold box Lapua 6BR, extra weight appears to be in the base. The world will keep going just fine without Lapua.

 

[Ackman]

that's because they didn't have the two matched correctly (chamber and brass) or the brass really wasn't process correctly by the shooter.. i use alpha brass in a non alpha chamber.. i have no issues with it.. just gotta do your set up correctly.. if ya don't.. you'll run into trouble .. pretty simple really..

This ^^^^^^^^^
Reamers aren't always what the print says they are. Prints usually have something saying measurements are +/- .001, or .002, I've seen both. So just because its's supposed to be a certain size doesn't necesarily guarantee that it is. I've had a couple that were like that. The worst is a 22-204 that's too tight for Win blue bag to even think about chambering.....it's used as a roughing reamer now.

 

[ridgeway]

Saw 5 boxes of 220 russian go for 280...not all same lot either. I don't care how bad I need it...pound sand!