Quality of Nosler Brass

[Pointman]

I have had good experiences with most of the brass manufacturers as well as not-so experiences. My best experience was from a bag of WWII brass from a gun show that was 30-06 LC. At that time 25-06 brass was virtually non-existent but after reading an article in an old magazine about using the BCBS trim die and a good quality file, I could make my own 25-06. That brass lasted a very long time, annealed twice using a case chuck, for the lack of a better description, to spin the case slowly in a drill in the flame of a butane torch. Finally retired after more than a dozen reload cycles. These days, I try to get Lapua, ADG, or Petersen brass. Failing that, especially for unpopular calibers (224 Valkyrie), I have had decent "luck" with Star-line. I prefer the cardiac brass but am not adverse to using the chevy/ford brasses. I do "pamper" my brass, catching them before they hit the ground/cement at the range, and spend a good deal of time in the "prep" process.

 

[sturner]

There is better manufactures of brass

 

[6.5 Remington]

In response to your 27 Nosler brass! I too have had issues with this particular caliber! I have bought a total of 5 boxes because the first 2 were junk! I attribute that to the new caliber ! I also have a 26 Nosler and haven't had a single issue with that brass! But the 27 brass has some serious problems !

 

[SSgt G Cody]

I'm very surprised to see Nosler brass as ragged as yours! Over many years their brass has always been excellent for me! But I resize, trim, and prep all my brass before loading, no matter what brand! Best of luck!

 

[blueprairiedog]

seems like a covid problem to me . There is a shortage of everything but poor quality and stupidity.kind of joking but it sure doesn't look like the brass I bought before the covid conspiracy theory

 

[freddiej]

I have to say this. I have bought Nosler brass for many of my rifles, 22-250, 270 win, 270 wsm, 270-264 win mag (7MM rem Mag brass to form), and 300 win mag. not once have I had this problem described, being soft, or being anything but consistent, match grade, wonderful brass. what happened? Nosler should make that right... this is a blemish on an otherwise stellar record. None of the brass I have purchased from Nosler has ever had any of those things wrong. the worst I can say is dented necks and small dents in the body.. nothing more has ever been wrong with their brass. I must be lucky or something.

 

[quarterman]

I wasted money on some 28 Nosler brass that sent me down a rabbit hole pulling bullets chasing serious (looking) pressure signs due to soft brass. Stiff bolt, shaving brass and I wasn't even close to maximum loads. I can't believe they don't test the brass they sell to reloaders. Never had issues reloading their trophy grade ammunition. I switched to Peterson and am glad I did.

I had the same issue with my 28 nosler brass. I bought adg brass to replace it with after my next firing

 

[Fedwell]

I have to say this. I have bought Nosler brass for many of my rifles, 22-250, 270 win, 270 wsm, 270-264 win mag (7MM rem Mag brass to form), and 300 win mag. not once have I had this problem described, being soft, or being anything but consistent, match grade, wonderful brass. what happened? Nosler should make that right... this is a blemish on an otherwise stellar record. None of the brass I have purchased from Nosler has ever had any of those things wrong. the worst I can say is dented necks and small dents in the body.. nothing more has ever been wrong with their brass. I must be lucky or something.

i have had the same results

 

[Firewurx]

There is an SPS guy that watches this forum.

I bought my blems from SPS and they were great! Kudos to SPS.

 

[baggy270]

Wow that's terrible! I find Nosler primer pockets loosen up real fast.

 

[Dosh]

Certainly hope to hear Nosler's reply. I've purchased their brass for multiple cartridges and never an issue. Please report the Nosler response.

 

[RWE]

I'd call Nosler, send them those pics and ask them to exchange for some new brass.

My only experience is with 100 rounds of 30-06 brass and I found it to be very good, still is after several loadings.

I agree with others, call/email Nosler, send link to this post. I bet they take care of you (if not blem purchase). Good luck!