Brass, Powder selection

[Summa724]

Ok guys I purchased a new rifle and just recently broke it in.
I had a couple questions about brass and powder.
The rifle caliber I have is 300wm. I have Nosler 180 grain accubonds and some hornady brass.
How is the Norma and Nosler brass?
Also the three powders I was going to play around with were
Imr7828,H1000,RL22. With federal magnum primers.
Any Ideas ,suggestions to help so I can save as much skin on my elbow ?

 

[Dosh]

724, many have had problems with the Hornady primer pockets opening up. The Norma brass has always been the best performer for me,but brass selection is always up to debate as is bullet selection and powders. Many here use the very accurate "Broz" load for the 300WM which I have loaded for several rifles with great accuracy. Good luck

 

[Summa724]

OK thanks. I am willing to try a different brass. I think the Norma brass wasn't to horrible priced compared to Nosler.

 

[Alaska2006]

+1 on the Norma brass and also on Broz Berger 215 hybrid loads.
Can't go wrong with that combo. gun)gun)gun)

 

[Summa724]

I was kinda staying clear of Berger bullets because of the length/lands issue in the magizine . I will be hunting with this rifle. But if I can get better accuracy with a Berger bullet and still be able load in my mag I am game.

 

[nvreloader]

One thing you should be aware of,
Don't MIX brand names of brass, until you check the internal case capacities,
in the 300 WM cases there can be a difference of almost 10 grs difference,
between the brand names.

Tia,
Don

 

[Summa724]

Yes. I learned that along time ago with some military brass.