rockwind
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i guess lapua doesn't make any so is there a consensus here? i think rws makes it and i was almost going to get some but thought i would verify with the experienced folks here
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Chambers and resizing dies vary in size so you could pick the best brass but if your chamber is on the plus side and your die is on the minus side you could still have problems.
Meaning the answers you get here are not written in stone and can even vary between manufacturing lots of cases.
Below a example of .223/5.56 cases, the Federal case on the left has a thinner flash hole web than the Lake City case on the right. The thicker flash hole web adds radial strength to the base of the case and makes the primer pockets last longer.
On the belted case the diameter and thickness of the case above the belt and the brass hardness also has a big effect. I would also look for the highest rated cases "BUT" proper fire forming and not allowing the case to stretch on the first firing is also very important also.
probably a stupid question,,how do you "not allow" the case to stretch on the first firing
Hard jam into the lands to hold the base of the case against the bolt face
probably a stupid question,,how do you "not allow" the case to stretch on the first firing
No disrespect, but this is very bad advise. This can result in excessive pressure. Also, would be related to bullet seating depth, not brass fit in a chamber
No disrespect, but this is very bad advise. This can result in excessive pressure. Also, would be related to bullet seating depth, not brass fit in a chamber
Nosleri guess lapua doesn't make any so is there a consensus here? i think rws makes it and i was almost going to get some but thought i would verify with the experienced folks here