Alpha 6BRA brass

[johara1]

Two things I found with the Alpa brass is the primer pockets will not accept a primer pocket uniformer. Second turning the necks to .0112 it doesn't clean them up, 70% were low around the mouth of the case and 50% were low just ahead of the shoulder neck area..... jim

 

[senderoll]

Where is everyone buying alpha Dasher brass or is it not available yet? Every place I Find is out of stock.

 

[johara1]

I got mine from Alpha Munitions, but I see the are about out of stock on everything.... jim

 

[LRPV]

I got mine from Alpha Munitions, but I see the are about out of stock on everything.... jim

Are you impressed with it Jim? Other than your primer pocket uniformer issue.

 

[johara1]

Are you impressed with it Jim? Other than your primer pocket uniformer issue.

Well the story is still out on that, the neck issue concerns me more. they don't clean up at .0112.... It was a lot of work to get a carbide uniformer to fit the primer pocket without cutting any diameter out. They other wise seem good they are long for my 1.560 chamber and need trimmed a little, but that is good. plus they seem really straight ...... After I get them all prepped , I will weigh them.... jim

 

[RegionRat]

Where is everyone buying alpha Dasher brass or is it not available yet? Every place I Find is out of stock.

The interval is hard to predict, so I can’t guess when they will roll out more 6 Dasher, but I would advise you punch your email into their notification system so that when it does come out you can move on it before it all dries up till the next cycle.
You must follow their web page prompts by starting to select the 6 Dasher and the amount, it will then tell you to register or log in to get on the wait list, in so many words you need to create a login reg first.

 

[senderoll]

The interval is hard to predict, so I can’t guess when they will roll out more 6 Dasher, but I would advise you punch your email into their notification system so that when it does come out you can move on it before it all dries up till the next cycle.
You must follow their web page prompts by starting to select the 6 Dasher and the amount, it will then tell you to register or log in to get on the wait list, in so many words you need to create a login reg first.

Thanks RegionRat, I did that. I guess I’ll just have to wait. Thanks

 

[Alex Wheeler]

The stuff I had cleaned up 100%. I turn for a .265" loaded round for a .268" neck. We have some new cases coming with a different hole size to continue testing, the pockets should be a little bigger on them. Will report how my uniformer fits. @tom was able to uniform his stuff, I do not know what uniformer he uses.

 

[johara1]

Alex I could seat a primer with no trouble but the uniformer would not even start in.... Neck wall thickness would depend on the bullet. I'm running .003 clearance with a .2430 bullet..... jim

 

[Gabe22BR]

Alpha 6BRAI brass

 

[johara1]

I turned mine (.011) for a tight neck chamber with a .266 neck. They came out beautifully. They are harder and have less spring back than the Lapua brass - not sure if that is good or bad or just different. They were long and needed and OAL trim. Primers seated fine with a two "click" difference on my 21st Century priming tool as compared to seating in my Lapua brass.

Went to the range this weekend but didn't get a chance to test as the 20mph switching wind was too much for me to give it a fair shake. Soon though.

Something wrong with your numbers. Turned a .011 neck plus a .243 bullet is .265 and if the bullet is over .2430 you have less than a thousands clearance That is less than a .0005 per side and that is spring back...... jim

 

[Alex Wheeler]

When I get some more in I will take some measurements on the virgin necks. I made a fixture so I can set my turner to the .0001" pretty easily. I'll creep up on a few to see where they clean up 100%

 

[johara1]

My bullets are custom and are .2425. I just rechecked my neck walls and they are actually turned closer to .010 not .011. My mistake.

The point of my 1st post is the fact that my lot of Alpha brass neck turned beautifully. When I ran the first one I gradually took it down to the final size. It cleaned nicely all the way - even out at .012 where yours apparently did not. Maybe it is a lot vs lot thing?

I can't believe a bullet maker would invest that amount of money to make a .243 die to make bullets for you that are .2425. That will rattle down a .243 barrel..... jim

 

[JFrank]

Y'all need another cup of coffee or something?

 

[johara1]

When I get some more in I will take some measurements on the virgin necks. I made a fixture so I can set my turner to the .0001" pretty easily. I'll creep up on a few to see where they clean up 100%

When I get some more in I will take some measurements on the virgin necks. I made a fixture so I can set my turner to the .0001" pretty easily. I'll creep up on a few to see where they clean up 100%

Alex, I'm using a Pumpkin and it is real easy to get a .0001 or less.... jim

 

[Kratos]

Here is one bullet, measured by two different calipers, that is .2425. Now you can believe, if you want, that I applied extra pressure to the calipers to get the measurement. I am stating that I didn't. I am not even holding them. This one happens to be a Berger 105 Hybrid. These bullets and my customs rattle along into the 1's and into the X's more often than not so it is all good on this end.

This doesn't really have anything to do with the point that my Alpha Brass cleaned up well at .012 and at each adjustment to my final depth. What yours did or did not do I cannot say.

Time for another cup of coffee on my end.

Calipers are only accurate to within two thousandths.

 

[LA50SHOOTER]

I'd beckon to say that if the bullet was measured at the Boat tail / Bearing surface junction it will be very close to 0.243x. - Not questioning anything about the bullets or their accuracy at all. (stated by @RKS )

The boxes of Alpha Brass that I received all cleaned up very nicely when neck turned to 0.0112 (for a 0.2690 neck chamber). - I'm personally very satisfied and if there are issues with quality / consistency I'd contact Tom at Alpha Munitions to address any possible concerns.

Tom DANIELSON
Alpha Munitions
949-981-9197 (Mobile)
844-41-ALPHA x 705 (Main)
www.alphamunitions.com

 

[JFrank]

I'm normally in the minority but I measure this direction.

 

[Ccrider]

So, are any of you guys running the Alpha brass in a no turn chamber? If so, how is it working out?

 

[johara1]

Here is one bullet, measured by two different calipers, that is .2425. Now you can believe, if you want, that I applied extra pressure to the calipers to get the measurement. I am stating that I didn't. I am not even holding them. This one happens to be a Berger 105 Hybrid. These bullets and my customs rattle along into the 1's and into the X's more often than not so it is all good on this end.

This doesn't really have anything to do with the point that my Alpha Brass cleaned up well at .012 and at each adjustment to my final depth. What yours did or did not do I cannot say.

Time for another cup of coffee on my end.

I think you need more tools than that to measure neck walls and bullets.... jim