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300 Win.Mag. Brass - Light vs. Heavy ?
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<blockquote data-quote="MudRunner2005" data-source="post: 1173355" data-attributes="member: 12995"><p>Thicker brass doesn't expand as much or as rapidly as thinner brass...Therefore, you can reach pressure quicker with heavy brass, because it doesn't have as much "give".</p><p> </p><p>It will also last longer, unless the compound is soft, then primer pockets will loosen up and you might as well chunk it.</p><p> </p><p>My thoughts...If you're going with belted magnum brass, it's hard to beat Nosler and Norma. If you're going for non-belted, Lapua is the top-dog.</p><p> </p><p>This is all my opinion based on my experiences, but here's how my personal brass tier looks for precision bolt-action rifles:</p><p> </p><p>Lapua</p><p>Nosler</p><p>Norma (Weatherby brand brass is also made by Norma)</p><p>Hornady</p><p>Winchester</p><p>Federal</p><p>Remington</p><p> </p><p>For my AR reloading of 5.56 & .300 BLK, I strictly use FC 5.56 Mil brass or Lake City 5.56 brass.</p><p> </p><p>For my 6.5 Grendel, I use Hornady brass.</p><p> </p><p>For my revolvers and lever-action rifles, I use Hornady brass.</p><p> </p><p>I do not currently load for pistols.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MudRunner2005, post: 1173355, member: 12995"] Thicker brass doesn't expand as much or as rapidly as thinner brass...Therefore, you can reach pressure quicker with heavy brass, because it doesn't have as much "give". It will also last longer, unless the compound is soft, then primer pockets will loosen up and you might as well chunk it. My thoughts...If you're going with belted magnum brass, it's hard to beat Nosler and Norma. If you're going for non-belted, Lapua is the top-dog. This is all my opinion based on my experiences, but here's how my personal brass tier looks for precision bolt-action rifles: Lapua Nosler Norma (Weatherby brand brass is also made by Norma) Hornady Winchester Federal Remington For my AR reloading of 5.56 & .300 BLK, I strictly use FC 5.56 Mil brass or Lake City 5.56 brass. For my 6.5 Grendel, I use Hornady brass. For my revolvers and lever-action rifles, I use Hornady brass. I do not currently load for pistols. [/QUOTE]
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