Has anyone ran into this problem with Lapua Factory ammo? =>
The rim cut on the brass is not deep enough to allow the case to be inserted into a shell holder for reloading.
I bought 400 rounds of factory ammo so I could get some shooting done with my new rifle since I was having trouble finding the power and primers that I needed and I have now found this problem with the brass. I have both unfired ammo left and fired ammo that will not fit into the shell holder on the press.
I am using the correct shell holder - RCBS # 3 (My new brass does not have a problem)
I used my calipers to check the rim dimensions between brass that does fit the shell hoder and the ones that do not. That is where the problem is - the rim cut is not deep enough on some.
I thought Lapua was supposed to be the BEST!!!! What a disappointment!!
Parrotheadkc
To those of you who say try a different shell holder - when I measure 0.025" difference between "good" brass and the brass that does not fit - NOT a shell holder problem.
I have got email into Lapua and I am waiting for a reply.
The rim cut on the brass is not deep enough to allow the case to be inserted into a shell holder for reloading.
I bought 400 rounds of factory ammo so I could get some shooting done with my new rifle since I was having trouble finding the power and primers that I needed and I have now found this problem with the brass. I have both unfired ammo left and fired ammo that will not fit into the shell holder on the press.
I am using the correct shell holder - RCBS # 3 (My new brass does not have a problem)
I used my calipers to check the rim dimensions between brass that does fit the shell hoder and the ones that do not. That is where the problem is - the rim cut is not deep enough on some.
I thought Lapua was supposed to be the BEST!!!! What a disappointment!!

Parrotheadkc
To those of you who say try a different shell holder - when I measure 0.025" difference between "good" brass and the brass that does not fit - NOT a shell holder problem.
I have got email into Lapua and I am waiting for a reply.