Who is making 221 Fireball brass now? Seems hard to find online, seeing Remington and maybe Nosler but not sure if one or both have been discontinued since they seem to be out of stock everywhere I've looked. Looking for brass to form into 20 Vartarg.
221 Fireball brass for 20 Vartarg
- Thread starter BadSquirrel
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Maybe this would work. I have ordered from them before.
sleepinggiantbrass.com
Sleeping Giant Brass : 221 Fireball Brass (100ct)
Sleeping Giant Brass Aberdeen, SD
sleepinggiantbrass.com
Do you want factory 221 Fireball or converted from 223?
Sleeping Giant might have converted from 223. I'm not saying they are, maybe they have both.
Paul
Sleeping Giant might have converted from 223. I'm not saying they are, maybe they have both.
Paul
Thanks for the info, wasn't aware members were making and selling it.
Mike in Oregon
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I was in your shoes a few months ago, knowing I wanted to do a 20VT. After finding out that it was hard to find and costly to form, I reached out to The CZKid here on AS. His attention to detail is top notch. He's actually has a batch right now in the reloading forum!
NorCalMikie
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Keep in mind, turned or unturned necks. Get YOUR chamber set so it makes no difference!!
Had issued with fired and unfired converted to 20 VT. Got a reamer with the proper neck size and NO MORE issues. Better to be pulling the trigger than turning necks ANY DAY!!!
Had issued with fired and unfired converted to 20 VT. Got a reamer with the proper neck size and NO MORE issues. Better to be pulling the trigger than turning necks ANY DAY!!!
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L.Sherm
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All 3 that sell brass they make on here will turn necks to whatever you want.
The Rem, Nosler and Norma 221 fireball brass will all work in a .232 or .233 neck, Lapua is a different ball game you need atleast a .235 nk and bigger base to avoid clickers.
In my opinion even if you could find Lapua 221 fireball brass the squeeze isn't worth the juice, ive had excellent luck making my own from LC223 brass
The Rem, Nosler and Norma 221 fireball brass will all work in a .232 or .233 neck, Lapua is a different ball game you need atleast a .235 nk and bigger base to avoid clickers.
In my opinion even if you could find Lapua 221 fireball brass the squeeze isn't worth the juice, ive had excellent luck making my own from LC223 brass
Rick in Oregon
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My 20VT brass was all formed from R-P, Nosler and Lapua 221FB cases. But if I wanted more at this point in time, I'd just have Doug (CZKid) make it for me. His stuff is spot-on in all regards, and he'll turn it to your chamber neck spec's.
His prices are reasonable as are lead times and the finished product is about perfect. No more hassle trying to find factory 221FB brass too, as most times it's like looking for chicken lips.
His prices are reasonable as are lead times and the finished product is about perfect. No more hassle trying to find factory 221FB brass too, as most times it's like looking for chicken lips.
L.Sherm
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I'll make my own then I dont have to rely on anybody.
I made a couple 221fb for mockup the day my dies showed up. I would much rather buy 500 new and shiny from Starline.
Mike in Oregon
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I did a senses here a couple months back. All the input was sent to them. Don't hold your breath!
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Edd
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Check with MOAxp, he might have some.
Rick300
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I'm in the process of forming 1,000 20 VT brass from new Starline right now. Haven't lost one with this batch or the previous batch. I'm using a Bullberry form die that takes it down in 3 steps. I'm also using a 10:1 lanolin mix applied liberally.
Mike in Oregon
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Being new, it's amazing how many opinions go out over the good, bad and ugly on in this case brass. I know we all have input, but it always comes down to doing your homework and following your gut instincts!
We all have different budgets to work within, some no limit, others a strict limit. We all end up doing what best works for us, based on the knowledge of ALL that share their experiences.
I have a couple mentors on here that I lean on usually before I make any final decisions.
At least for me.
We all have different budgets to work within, some no limit, others a strict limit. We all end up doing what best works for us, based on the knowledge of ALL that share their experiences.
I have a couple mentors on here that I lean on usually before I make any final decisions.
At least for me.
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