Lapua brass use in a hunting rifle?

[kujuak]

Just acquired a new (to me) hunting rifle,an as new Sako 75 in 300WinMag. I have lots of once fired Remington brass (fired in my Remington 700 hunting rifle). Is it a good idea to buy a box of Lapua brass to use exclusively in my new rifle or is that just extravagance. I will be loading 180gr Accubonds for hunting out to 600yds, I would think the box would last for the duration (mine,not thev rifle, that is .Mind you I have at least 200rds of once fired Remington brass and I have my load for the Remington worked up and 300 loaded rounds on hand.

Pull me from the brink or give me a shove.

Second question: Before the great primer drought I bought a few cartons of Federal Magnum Rifle Match primers just in case I ever won the lottery and bought a pricey magnum target rifle like a 300PRC. I know that ain't gonna happen (I don't buy lottery tickets and places to shoot beyond 500yds are scarce as hen's teeth in my neck of the woods.308 Win with 185Juggernaughts does the job for me out to 600yds.

OOPS! Didn't finish second question. Given the considerable powder/ projectile expenses I was going to use these Federal Large Rifle Match primers in load development for the Sako, seems not wise to use regular LRMag primers for the load development phase, yes/no?

Looking forward to your thoughts and criticisms.

Cheers!

 

[Rubberduckie]

I was in your same dilemma. I bought a sako s90 300wm. But I bought a box of adg. It's only 50 pcs but I expect it to outlast the rifle and myself. . I'm not a fan of remington brass so I would buy a box of good brass load em up. I

 

[358WCF]

Go for it if you can find some. I had a 358 Winchester put together in the '90s & other than about 5 rounds of WW factory ammo for a quick check, it's had nothing but handloads in necked up Lapua 308 thru it. Still using the 1st box of 50 & there's one missing, so I've lost one case to...??? The price of brass these days isn't that much different for premium brands than questionably average "big 3" stuff.

Does your once fired brass fit in your new rifle?

The 2nd question... there's no question in that paragraph.

 

[Walt Krafft]

In a hunting rifle I do not think you wilk notice any accuracy difference due to the brass. Save your money and shoot more practice.

 

[Orr89rocz]

I had some good loads with rem brass before. If you have alot i would start with that. I dont think brass makes that much of a difference if you are on your prep game and arent building a match rifle

 

[South Paw Sammy]

I’d load the Remington brass and let it eat. Especially if it’s a hunting rifle. That said, if you have the funds and can find it, it’s hard to beat Lapua brass. Either way I think you’ll be fine. Let us know how the new rifle shoots.

Sam.

 

[CJ6]

In a hunting rifle unless you're pushing MAX PRESSURES your Remington brass will be just fine. Try a couple rounds in your Sako, if they don't shoot pull about 50 and use these to work up loads for it.
Question #2 , Don't waste your 215 GMMS on a 308, save them for the 300 Win mag (if needed).

 

[nakneker]

Lapua brass is always my first choice. There’s getting to be some good brass companies, we’re benefiting from the competition but if it was me and I could start out with Lapua, I would. I run Lapua in many of my hunting rifles. I’ve also ran Remington for years before I ever tried Lapua and it did the job fine.

 

[AckleymanII]

The remington will work in your Sako. So, it is up to you.

 

[kujuak]

Go for it if you can find some. I had a 358 Winchester put together in the '90s & other than about 5 rounds of WW factory ammo for a quick check, it's had nothing but handloads in necked up Lapua 308 thru it. Still using the 1st box of 50 & there's one missing, so I've lost one case to...??? The price of brass these days isn't that much different for premium brands than questionably average "big 3" stuff.

Does your once fired brass fit in your new rifle?

The 2nd question... there's no question in that paragraph.

Oops, I didn't finish, got distracted by she who must be obeyed

 

[Prose]

I use Lapua and Peterson brass in my hunting rifles. Maybe I shoot 4-5 deer a year and lose 1 or 2 cases. Who cares?! It's worth it.

 

[dthomas]

If the Remington brass is shooting good then yes it will work. I use lapua brass in my hunting rifles if they make it. I don't understand the thinking of not using good components in a hunting rifle. To me it's way more important to make sure my hunting rifles are shooting good then it is for my match rifles. When shooting at game we need to make sure we do everything we can to make a good shot and quick ethical kill.

 

[kujuak]

If the Remington brass is shooting good then yes it will work. I use lapua brass in my hunting rifles if they make it. I don't understand the thinking of not using good components in a hunting rifle. To me it's way more important to make sure my hunting rifles are shooting good then it is for my match rifles. When shooting at game we need to make sure we do everything we can to make a good shot and quick ethical kill.

To be clear, the reason I asked about the Lapua brass is one of concern about diminishing returns. If get 1" 3 shot groups at 100 yds with my 300WinMag Remington brass hunting reloads and I get no better results with Lapua brass then to me spending almost $300Cdn for some Lapua brass. Don't get me wrong I love Lapua brass, but.....I can't afford a Porsche just to drive to town(20 miles).

Cheers!

 

[X-Caveman]

How’s the rifle shooting at 600 with the Remington (your stated max hunting engagement)? To me, that’s the question. Put me in the Lapua camp regardless. But that’s just personal preference and not relevant to your situation esp if your current set up is working.

 

[Field_2_Fork]

I'm building an old Sako .300WM as well. My choice for brass after doing some reading, was to buy the Peterson - Long. You may want to look into that as well, I haven't heard any complaints about it.
Normally I try and buy Lapua whenever possible, but I like the thought behind the longer case and less stretch on first firings.

 

[sep]

I prefer to use the best quality brass I can find for my hunting rifles. Don't know if there will be a difference in accuracy but there will be a difference in brass prep and culled cases. You may also get more firings out of good quality brass.

As for primers, I prefer to use the same primers for load workup as for final finished rounds for the new rifle. Working up a load with different primers will likely give you different results.

 

[Darkside]

try the rem brass in your chamber first then size accordingly .
always use the same primers.

 

[FNSafari]

It makes a lot of sense to buy the best brass for single rifle use...Lapua or Norma. I would use whatever primer you plan on using in your hunting load. Generally, over 60 grains of slower powder use the magnum primers and if ur hunting in cold temps and using a ball powder. JMO

 

[Preacher]

Not a fan of using brass in a new rifle that was fired in a different chamber..
Lots of good brass around these days, and I doubt new Remington brass will ever be a problem in your rifle....

 

[Sandstorm]

Im in the camp of new rifle new brass...
just my 2c