Lapua Brass, Lost 51 pcs Right Off the Bat!

[GrocMax]

I've had trouble with a batch of Lapua 223 brass also, and Thomas wouldn't help me out.

Lake City is my go to 223 brass. Never had a problem with it, and it is WAY more consistent than Lapua 223. And I've weighed and measured thousands of NEW Lapua and Lake City 223 cases.

I'd have to agree. Lapua may be the go-to in 6BR, but the 223 isn't worth the extra money over LC. You can still find 250 ct bags of new LC for under 40 bucks.

 

[Richard Jones]

I'd have to agree. Lapua may be the go-to in 6BR, but the 223 isn't worth the extra money over LC. You can still find 250 ct bags of new LC for under 40 bucks.

Can you list a source? I can only find once fired. Is it all same headstamp?

Thanks.

 

[JRS]

Can you list a source? I can only find once fired. Is it all same headstamp?

Thanks.

Graf's

 

[Richard Jones]

Graf's

Thanks.

Not questioning, just asking a question, what is it about the Lapua that some find inferior? Neck thickness? Head dimensions?

R

 

[Richard Jones]

And did the OP get his issue resolved?

 

[GrocMax]

Federal American Eagle brand 250ct bags labeled "5.56x45mm NATO" are current 15-16 LC. New, unprimed brass. I just picked up 2 bags friday at a local store for $42.95 ea. Avg net price is 50-52 but its still a decent deal. Have seen as low as 38.

The ones labeled "223 Rem" are FC headstamp. Its not horrible brass but it is trimmed short, which is OK for 20 Prac.

 

[USMCDOC]

Federal American Eagle brand 250ct bags labeled "5.56x45mm NATO" are current 15-16 LC. New, unprimed brass. I just picked up 2 bags friday at a local store for $42.95 ea. Avg net price is 50-52 but its still a decent deal. Have seen as low as 38.

The ones labeled "223 Rem" are FC headstamp. Its not horrible brass but it is trimmed short, which is OK for 20 Prac.

i have tried some that "FC" stamped stuff.. didn't like it.. i do how ever like "LC" stamped brass.. my fave was the 2011 vintage!

 

[yukonal]

I weighed and measured about 700 mixed year LC a few years ago.

'09 was the most consistent of them all.

 

[USMCDOC]

And did the OP get his issue resolved?

Not totally, but pushing forward none the less..

 

[butchlambert]

Seems Lake City had a big explosion yesterday.

 

[GrocMax]

In the primer production area.

 

[KevinThomas]

Apologies to all for the delay here, but frankly I haven't visited the site in a while. Been a crazy year here so far this year and things have been a bit hectic. I'm in and out of the office and spending a great deal of time on the road. The best way to reach me for any sort of issue like this is to contact me directly, at kthomas@nammoinc.com. You can also catch me at the office at (660) 826-3232, assuming I'm not out on the road.

Anytime you have a problem with any of our products, please feel free to let me know, and we'll make it right for you.

 

[jsthntn247]

My 200 pieces of Lapua had a weight variance of 4.5 grains. 500 pieces of new LC 11 had a variance of 2.4 grains. The lapua brass shoots 50% smaller groups at 600 than the LC and I've done everything I can to make it shoot as good as the Lapua and it wont.

 

[USMCDOC]

My 200 pieces of Lapua had a weight variance of 4.5 grains. 500 pieces of new LC 11 had a variance of 2.4 grains. The lapua brass shoots 50% smaller groups at 600 than the LC and I've done everything I can to make it shoot as good as the Lapua and it wont.

Sorry to hear that all that effort didn't pan out for you with the LC 11.. i had great results with it in the past.. wish i had about 4K of virgin