Brass Mix-up

[RonS]

I ordered some Lapua brass for my 223 and 308. The 308 has a small primer pocket, I thought I ordered the standard brass with the large primer pocket. Will this make a difference with my loads? Should I reduce my load or can I increase them? Is this brass stronger because it is designated "Palma"?

 

[XTR]

Your load should be about the same as your regular load in Lapua but you'll have to test it out. I've read once that they may have slightly greater volume than regular Lapua but I've never checked. The idea is that they should last a little longer with the load pressures competition shooters run and that they may give a bit better ES. All of which is subject to about 3.26e5 variables in your particular situation.