308 brass for prs

[Brawley_z06]

i started shooting 308 in prs at the end of last season and wasnt sure how much i would like it so i bought srp starline brass. im on my 5th firing with it now and i anneal every firing with induction annealer. i bump shoulder .002 thou and run 3 thou neck tension. my question is will i really notice any difference going to a better quality brass. and is either peterson, alpha or lapua really better then the other. thanks in advance

 

[dk17hmr]

The potential is there to see better performance and longevity but if you are happy with how the Starline is doing and holding up it's just money.
Leaving Starline at the range is easier than leaving Lapua/Alpha.


I shoot and load alot of Federal brass in my 308s. I have a box of Alpha but haven't noticed enough difference on target to say there is a difference. Im sure I will get more firings on it.

 

[clowdis]

I've never seen brass brand improve anybody's performance. Cycling, etc. maybe, but not scores.

 

[Brawley_z06]

I've never seen brass brand improve anybody's performance. Cycling, etc. maybe, but not scores.

Not talking scores, I am talking will the better brass really group better at distance

 

[FrankG]

i started shooting 308 in prs at the end of last season and wasnt sure how much i would like it so i bought srp starline brass. im on my 5th firing with it now and i anneal every firing with induction annealer. i bump shoulder .002 thou and run 3 thou neck tension. my question is will i really notice any difference going to a better quality brass. and is either peterson, alpha or lapua really better then the other. thanks in advance

In the grand scheme of things. I’ll say no. Maybe and possibly longer life but that’s it.

In terms of practical accuracy. I say no.

Later, Frank
Bartlein Barrels

 

[Brawley_z06]

In the grand scheme of things. I’ll say no. Maybe and possibly longer life but that’s it.

In terms of practical accuracy. I say no.

Later, Frank
Bartlein Barrels

Ya I figured longer life but I wasn’t sure about if it would show any difference really in accuracy at distance

 

[C.E.Smith043]

i started shooting 308 in prs at the end of last season and wasnt sure how much i would like it so i bought srp starline brass. im on my 5th firing with it now and i anneal every firing with induction annealer. i bump shoulder .002 thou and run 3 thou neck tension. my question is will i really notice any difference going to a better quality brass. and is either peterson, alpha or lapua really better then the other. thanks in advance

I agree with other post. Potential is there. In my 223 I was using Federal brass, shot decent. Switched to Winchester and it improved very little. Switched to Lapua and it shot the tightest groups I've ever shot with that gun. Same load same everything on the above mentioned and all I changed was brass only .

 

[J.d. Popkes]

If the internal capacity is more consistent then I’d say you would gain. Never used starline. Only Peterson or lapua.

 

[clowdis]

Not talking scores, I am talking will the better brass really group better at distance

No, I don't think so.

 

[Mudcat]

you are shooting PRS, not HP/LR (even there it doesnt matter). Any brass that functions well is going to get the job down on the PRS targets. As the guys said, if its about longevity, yes, there are better brass brands than others, but for accuracy? doesnt matter.

 

[J.d. Popkes]

i started shooting 308 in prs at the end of last season and wasnt sure how much i would like it so i bought srp starline brass. im on my 5th firing with it now and i anneal every firing with induction annealer. i bump shoulder .002 thou and run 3 thou neck tension. my question is will i really notice any difference going to a better quality brass. and is either peterson, alpha or lapua really better then the other. thanks in advance

You said: my question is will i really notice any difference going to a better quality brass. and is either peterson, alpha or lapua really better then the other. thanks in advance

First of all, it’s up to each individual to test in his equipment everything

If Brass made absolutely no difference, then why doesn’t everybody just pick up Lake City off the ground at the local National Guard armory Shooting Range and shoot that for Bench rest competitions at the highest level? If it works for a machine gun, it would surely work for a bench rest rifle, and it would be so much cheaper, wouldn’t it?

You have to try it on your own to make sure it works with your equipment, you as the shooter, as well as your methods. That advice is worth what you paid for it, and here’s some more don’t believe everything you hear on the Internet, my posts included. Test!!!!

 

[Park ranger]

I've never seen brass brand improve anybody's performance. Cycling, etc. maybe, but not scores.

Watched a very good friend of mine shoot a 200-10 X at 1000 with a Palma . Dude was shooting LC match brass. Picked it up from USMC rifle team.

 

[Josh11]

I would ask this. What are your ES, SD, and accuracy standards? As a new shooter in PRS, it wont matter much. However, if you are trying to win, it can come down to a point or two. If your system will win you a match, leave it alone. If you're not confident in the things mentioned above, change it. Confidence is key. Along with NPA, wind calls, trigger control, and follow through. LOL

 

[J.d. Popkes]

Watched a very good friend of mine shoot a 200-10 X at 1000 with a Palma . Dude was shooting LC match brass. Picked it up from USMC rifle team.

Match brass. Lake city took the time to stamp it match. Usmc obviously shoots good brass, because it matters and they realize it. I’ve never been to the lake city facility but I bet they make different grades. Seems like they make match ammo, that’s different than what goes through an m-60.

I try to make identical rounds (that hopefully shoot well). External dimension of brass is the die/chamber, consistent necks, etc. Internal dimension consistency in my opinion is what makes good brass (one of the things). And only the manufacturer controls it.

Brass matters.

 

[Rob01]

i started shooting 308 in prs at the end of last season and wasnt sure how much i would like it so i bought srp starline brass. im on my 5th firing with it now and i anneal every firing with induction annealer. i bump shoulder .002 thou and run 3 thou neck tension. my question is will i really notice any difference going to a better quality brass. and is either peterson, alpha or lapua really better then the other. thanks in advance

No. Load more and practice. Practice will make more of a difference than any small component change.

 

[10XSHOOTER]

:Lake City Match brass didn't have the crimped primer as did the M-80 ammo

 

[J.d. Popkes]

:Lake City Match brass didn't have the crimped primer as did the M-80 ammo

Yes and:

Lake City (LC) Match brass (often marked LR or Match) is designed for higher precision with stricter quality control, tighter tolerances, and no primer crimp, making it easier to reload than standard LC brass
. Regular LC brass is military-surplus, typically crimped, and designed for high-volume, automatic weapon use.
Key Differences:

• Primer Crimp: Match/LR brass usually lacks the military primer crimp, simplifying reloading, while standard LC brass has a crimp that must be removed.
• Uniformity & Quality: Match brass is selected for better consistency in weight and wall thickness, leading to better accuracy.
• Usage History: Regular LC brass, especially 7.62mm/M80, is often fired from machine guns (loose chambers), while Match brass is generally fired from bolt-action or specialized rifles.
• Strength: Lake City brass, in general, is known for having a harder composition, which aids in longer-lasting primer pockets compared to some commercial brands.

Both types are generally durable, but Match brass offers better consistency for long-range, precision shooting.

 

[jimhelmuth]

I think the real question might be: "will better (consistent performance) ammunition allow me to score better and therefore be a more competitive shooter in PRS?

If you agree to that as the real question, then the answer is yes - Labua / Peterson / Alpha will be a better choice in long term results.