Lapua 243 was historically the best bang for the buck. Now that it's risen to basically the same price as Norma / Nosler 260 Remington, is that still the case?
Mike
Mike
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapua
I use factory Remington ran through a neck sizer with expander ball, and it works great. I like the Nosler brass as well, though I have not used it on my 260. Once you fire form the case to your chamber, the brass seems to be more consistant when seating bullets after neck only sizing. For the cost vs. quality, Rem gets my vote.
I use factory Remington ran through a neck sizer with expander ball, and it works great. I like the Nosler brass as well, though I have not used it on my 260. Once you fire form the case to your chamber, the brass seems to be more consistant when seating bullets after neck only sizing. For the cost vs. quality, Rem gets my vote.
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapua
I use Remington brass. Full length sized every time with standard Redding dies. Ive loaded 100 cases 7 or 8 times and another 100 6 or 7 times with only a few of the primer pockets getting loose. I do have to trim them about every 3rd or 4th loading. My rifle dont like long cases. Thas the only prob I have with R-P brass.
I use Remington brass. Full length sized every time with standard Redding dies. Ive loaded 100 cases 7 or 8 times and another 100 6 or 7 times with only a few of the primer pockets getting loose. I do have to trim them about every 3rd or 4th loading. My rifle dont like long cases. Thas the only prob I have with R-P brass.
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sp260</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Thas the only prob I have with R-P brass. </div></div>
Or any brass, really!! Trust me, they all do it- some more than others.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sp260</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Thas the only prob I have with R-P brass. </div></div>
Or any brass, really!! Trust me, they all do it- some more than others.
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapua
I"m with Chad on this one. I shoot RP brass in my .260 and it is just fine...
I"m with Chad on this one. I shoot RP brass in my .260 and it is just fine...
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapua
I'd say go ahead and shoot Remington because it works fine, cost effective and it's what I use exclusively....but I don't want you nibbling the already dwindling stocks in the Denver/Springs area. Keep paying out the ass please
I'd say go ahead and shoot Remington because it works fine, cost effective and it's what I use exclusively....but I don't want you nibbling the already dwindling stocks in the Denver/Springs area. Keep paying out the ass please
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapua
Does anyone know of a good source for once fired 260 brass?
Does anyone know of a good source for once fired 260 brass?
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapua
Anybody know the case capacity differences on the 3 brands mentioned? Apples to apples?
Thanks
Anybody know the case capacity differences on the 3 brands mentioned? Apples to apples?
Thanks
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapua
PGS i dont.
But to the OP....will you be able to shoot the difference of Lapua/Norma/ Remington Brass?
PGS i dont.
But to the OP....will you be able to shoot the difference of Lapua/Norma/ Remington Brass?
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapu
My experience with Nosler brass is not good. Two firings and primer pockets are done for.loads were mild sierra recommended loads in the 2600 fps range ,so I cannot recommend Nosler for 260 shooters.not worth it for what it costs.its great in 308 though.
My experience with Nosler brass is not good. Two firings and primer pockets are done for.loads were mild sierra recommended loads in the 2600 fps range ,so I cannot recommend Nosler for 260 shooters.not worth it for what it costs.its great in 308 though.
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Michael Aos</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lapua 243 was historically the best bang for the buck. Now that it's risen to basically the same price as Norma / Nosler 260 Remington, is that still the case?
Mike </div></div>
I've tried several and my take is this.
Lapua 243 Necked up forms an instant donut and needs to be inside neck reamed and outside neck turned. Shows pressure spikes due to the donut. The 308 Brass is the way I'd go if I wanted to run Lapua. Neck down with a standard 260 neck die and expand back up to 260 once. Should be GTG after that.
Remington 7/08 Brass, just neck it down and run with it. Gives good accuracy but if not lotted by weight and neck turned it shows too much vertical at longer distances (600 yards +)
Remington 260 Brass, same results as the 7/08 Brass. Shoots well but needs to be lotted out to gain best performance.
Never tried the 7/08 WW Brass but it may be good stuff, I think TC runs it in his 260.
Nosler 260 Brass is the best I've tried so far and what I've gone back to. Very flat to 1K (very little vertical) and the primer pockets have held up better than Remington Brass. I have to run 1 grain less powder in Nosler Brass than I do with the RP Hulls. 130 Bergers are 2,950 fps and 139 Scenars are 2,920 fps with 43.5 grains of H4350 and CCIBR2 Primers. Yes, same load for both bullets.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Michael Aos</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lapua 243 was historically the best bang for the buck. Now that it's risen to basically the same price as Norma / Nosler 260 Remington, is that still the case?
Mike </div></div>
I've tried several and my take is this.
Lapua 243 Necked up forms an instant donut and needs to be inside neck reamed and outside neck turned. Shows pressure spikes due to the donut. The 308 Brass is the way I'd go if I wanted to run Lapua. Neck down with a standard 260 neck die and expand back up to 260 once. Should be GTG after that.
Remington 7/08 Brass, just neck it down and run with it. Gives good accuracy but if not lotted by weight and neck turned it shows too much vertical at longer distances (600 yards +)
Remington 260 Brass, same results as the 7/08 Brass. Shoots well but needs to be lotted out to gain best performance.
Never tried the 7/08 WW Brass but it may be good stuff, I think TC runs it in his 260.
Nosler 260 Brass is the best I've tried so far and what I've gone back to. Very flat to 1K (very little vertical) and the primer pockets have held up better than Remington Brass. I have to run 1 grain less powder in Nosler Brass than I do with the RP Hulls. 130 Bergers are 2,950 fps and 139 Scenars are 2,920 fps with 43.5 grains of H4350 and CCIBR2 Primers. Yes, same load for both bullets.
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapu
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dyoung</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have had good luck with sized Winchester 7mm 08 brass. Does anyone else agree? </div></div>
I like it. On sale @ Midway right now too.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: dyoung</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have had good luck with sized Winchester 7mm 08 brass. Does anyone else agree? </div></div>
I like it. On sale @ Midway right now too.
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapu
My vote is for Remington brass. I tried some Nosler in 260 but do not think it is worth the extra $$$.
My vote is for Remington brass. I tried some Nosler in 260 but do not think it is worth the extra $$$.
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapu
Im not sure what went wrong, but my Nosler only went two firings before primers started flying out of them. The load Im shooting has been fired through RP and Nosler Brass with no problems at all. Although like I said 2 firings only on the Nosler???? Not sure why?
Im not sure what went wrong, but my Nosler only went two firings before primers started flying out of them. The load Im shooting has been fired through RP and Nosler Brass with no problems at all. Although like I said 2 firings only on the Nosler???? Not sure why?
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapu
I went out recently and fired new prepped remington brass, new unprepped rem. brass, and nosler brass. I had never fired nosler before. I loaded all brass with my standard load (42 H4350, 210m, 139 scenar @ 2.820). All three 5 shot groups measured under 3/8's. The only thing I noticed was the Nosler showed pressure signs on shots 4 and 5. It gave me some vertical stringing. I have never had any sort of pressure sign with 42 grains of H4350.
In the end the test showed me that I can continue being lazy and cheap. If the Nosler didn't have the pressure signs the group "probably" would of been a sub .20 group.
I went out recently and fired new prepped remington brass, new unprepped rem. brass, and nosler brass. I had never fired nosler before. I loaded all brass with my standard load (42 H4350, 210m, 139 scenar @ 2.820). All three 5 shot groups measured under 3/8's. The only thing I noticed was the Nosler showed pressure signs on shots 4 and 5. It gave me some vertical stringing. I have never had any sort of pressure sign with 42 grains of H4350.
In the end the test showed me that I can continue being lazy and cheap. If the Nosler didn't have the pressure signs the group "probably" would of been a sub .20 group.
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapu
Just so you guys know the Nosler brass is made by Norma. Norma makes brass for a lot of people. I'm not saying that Nosler doesn't have their own spec but simply that it's made by Norma.
Just so you guys know the Nosler brass is made by Norma. Norma makes brass for a lot of people. I'm not saying that Nosler doesn't have their own spec but simply that it's made by Norma.
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapu
I also run WIN 7-08 brass. Match prepped it is very consistent. Shot some 5 round groups Sunday at 200, .40" of vertical with the 7-08 brass. Extreme spread for the 5 shots was 13 fps.
That being said when I rebarrel I will use 243 Lapua brass. Takes a little work to get going but it handles pressure better and last much longer.
I also run WIN 7-08 brass. Match prepped it is very consistent. Shot some 5 round groups Sunday at 200, .40" of vertical with the 7-08 brass. Extreme spread for the 5 shots was 13 fps.
That being said when I rebarrel I will use 243 Lapua brass. Takes a little work to get going but it handles pressure better and last much longer.
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapu
If you change cases, weigh them. Nosler brass is heavier than many (ie internal capacity is less). Enough to make a serious difference in pressure with some powders.
All nosler Brass is tested to ensure that it will withstand 5 loads at max allowable pressure and small samples are shot to failure. If you are having primers come loose, you are waaay over pressure.
Lapua use a totally different method of making cases and a different brass. It will withstand 10% overload firings for longer, and with SAAMI max loads should give you 10 reloads. However...if you are silly/careless and push the pressures too much, the harder (and more brittel) case will come appart spectacularly and at much lower pressures than a Nosler case.
Pay your money and take your pick- From Next year the Nosler cases will have a stronger case head and will be proof tested to 10 shots.
If you change cases, weigh them. Nosler brass is heavier than many (ie internal capacity is less). Enough to make a serious difference in pressure with some powders.
All nosler Brass is tested to ensure that it will withstand 5 loads at max allowable pressure and small samples are shot to failure. If you are having primers come loose, you are waaay over pressure.
Lapua use a totally different method of making cases and a different brass. It will withstand 10% overload firings for longer, and with SAAMI max loads should give you 10 reloads. However...if you are silly/careless and push the pressures too much, the harder (and more brittel) case will come appart spectacularly and at much lower pressures than a Nosler case.
Pay your money and take your pick- From Next year the Nosler cases will have a stronger case head and will be proof tested to 10 shots.
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapu
Huh... Really... No talk over Norma? Someone has to be using it.
Huh... Really... No talk over Norma? Someone has to be using it.
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapu
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just so you guys know the Nosler brass is made by Norma. Norma makes brass for a lot of people. I'm not saying that Nosler doesn't have their own spec but simply that it's made by Norma.
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Pretty sure it is made in Anoka, MN
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JJoplin</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just so you guys know the Nosler brass is made by Norma. Norma makes brass for a lot of people. I'm not saying that Nosler doesn't have their own spec but simply that it's made by Norma.
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Pretty sure it is made in Anoka, MN
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapu
Only Norma I've played with is in 708 after 3 firings in the 708 it has been annealed and converted to 243 brass. After 3 firings as 243 the primer pockets are so tight it's a pain in the arse to seat them with the RCBS universal primer. I use the Sinclair primer pocket uniformer each loading. As for Nosler brass I shoot a ton of it and the primer pockets are the first to go and as far as who makes it when I see it in black and white on the Nosler site we will know for sure. In like calibers the closest brass in weight and softness I've seen is Federal. On average it's one of the heaviest in 308 case offerings. 20 grs heavier than Winchester, 10 heavier than RP, and 10 heavier than Norma. Withing 1 gr of the average weight of Federal brass. I can't see someone running an entirely different set up to run someone else's brass, but I have seen crazier things.
Only Norma I've played with is in 708 after 3 firings in the 708 it has been annealed and converted to 243 brass. After 3 firings as 243 the primer pockets are so tight it's a pain in the arse to seat them with the RCBS universal primer. I use the Sinclair primer pocket uniformer each loading. As for Nosler brass I shoot a ton of it and the primer pockets are the first to go and as far as who makes it when I see it in black and white on the Nosler site we will know for sure. In like calibers the closest brass in weight and softness I've seen is Federal. On average it's one of the heaviest in 308 case offerings. 20 grs heavier than Winchester, 10 heavier than RP, and 10 heavier than Norma. Withing 1 gr of the average weight of Federal brass. I can't see someone running an entirely different set up to run someone else's brass, but I have seen crazier things.
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapua
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wnroscoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Michael Aos</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lapua 243 was historically the best bang for the buck. Now that it's risen to basically the same price as Norma / Nosler 260 Remington, is that still the case?
Mike </div></div>
I've tried several and my take is this.
Lapua 243 Necked up forms an instant donut and needs to be inside neck reamed and outside neck turned. Shows pressure spikes due to the donut. The 308 Brass is the way I'd go if I wanted to run Lapua. Neck down with a standard 260 neck die and expand back up to 260 once. Should be GTG after that.
Remington 7/08 Brass, just neck it down and run with it. Gives good accuracy but if not lotted by weight and neck turned it shows too much vertical at longer distances (600 yards +)
Remington 260 Brass, same results as the 7/08 Brass. Shoots well but needs to be lotted out to gain best performance.
Never tried the 7/08 WW Brass but it may be good stuff, I think TC runs it in his 260.
Nosler 260 Brass is the best I've tried so far and what I've gone back to. Very flat to 1K (very little vertical) and the primer pockets have held up better than Remington Brass. I have to run 1 grain less powder in Nosler Brass than I do with the RP Hulls. 130 Bergers are 2,950 fps and 139 Scenars are 2,920 fps with 43.5 grains of H4350 and CCIBR2 Primers. Yes, same load for both bullets.
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William,
what barrel lengths are we talking?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wnroscoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Michael Aos</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Lapua 243 was historically the best bang for the buck. Now that it's risen to basically the same price as Norma / Nosler 260 Remington, is that still the case?
Mike </div></div>
I've tried several and my take is this.
Lapua 243 Necked up forms an instant donut and needs to be inside neck reamed and outside neck turned. Shows pressure spikes due to the donut. The 308 Brass is the way I'd go if I wanted to run Lapua. Neck down with a standard 260 neck die and expand back up to 260 once. Should be GTG after that.
Remington 7/08 Brass, just neck it down and run with it. Gives good accuracy but if not lotted by weight and neck turned it shows too much vertical at longer distances (600 yards +)
Remington 260 Brass, same results as the 7/08 Brass. Shoots well but needs to be lotted out to gain best performance.
Never tried the 7/08 WW Brass but it may be good stuff, I think TC runs it in his 260.
Nosler 260 Brass is the best I've tried so far and what I've gone back to. Very flat to 1K (very little vertical) and the primer pockets have held up better than Remington Brass. I have to run 1 grain less powder in Nosler Brass than I do with the RP Hulls. 130 Bergers are 2,950 fps and 139 Scenars are 2,920 fps with 43.5 grains of H4350 and CCIBR2 Primers. Yes, same load for both bullets.
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William,
what barrel lengths are we talking?
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapua
I'm getting good accuracy with the rp brass in both my bolt and gas gun, however the gas gun shooting 42.5grains of h4350 is too hot. I got a few blown primers, and the primer pockets were way too loose after one firing. The bolt gun is taking the 42.5grains like a champ with no pressure signs, and the primer pockets seems to be holding up. However, I don't think it was last more then 4 or 5 firings. Brass seems as soft as the fgmm brass.
I'm getting good accuracy with the rp brass in both my bolt and gas gun, however the gas gun shooting 42.5grains of h4350 is too hot. I got a few blown primers, and the primer pockets were way too loose after one firing. The bolt gun is taking the 42.5grains like a champ with no pressure signs, and the primer pockets seems to be holding up. However, I don't think it was last more then 4 or 5 firings. Brass seems as soft as the fgmm brass.
Re: 260 Remington brass - Norma / Nosler -vs- Lapua
I'm using the Winchester 7mm-08 necked down. It is a really simple procedure to neck it down (once I figured out to remove the expander ball for the necking down). Out of the 300 cases I have been using, I have loaded some 4X, and so far, no primer pockets have gotten so loose that the cases are unusable, and no cracked necks. I think I'm going to save up all the cases after the current batch of ammo that is loaded up has been fired, and anneal the necks though.
I deburr the primer pockets, and all the Winchester primer pockets are already so deep that I don't want to cut them any deeper, lest I risk light primer strikes. Out of 300 cases, only one had a primer too deeply seated to fire...discarded it.
As long as I pay attention to runout of loaded rounds, accuracy is just fine. Half MOA isn't any problem out of the rifle I'm running.
Defiance machine defender action
Obermeyer 27 inch 5R barrel
RWS muzzle brake
Manners stock
Badger bottom metal
Rifle basix trigger
The rifle outshoots me pretty easily.
I'm using the Winchester 7mm-08 necked down. It is a really simple procedure to neck it down (once I figured out to remove the expander ball for the necking down). Out of the 300 cases I have been using, I have loaded some 4X, and so far, no primer pockets have gotten so loose that the cases are unusable, and no cracked necks. I think I'm going to save up all the cases after the current batch of ammo that is loaded up has been fired, and anneal the necks though.
I deburr the primer pockets, and all the Winchester primer pockets are already so deep that I don't want to cut them any deeper, lest I risk light primer strikes. Out of 300 cases, only one had a primer too deeply seated to fire...discarded it.
As long as I pay attention to runout of loaded rounds, accuracy is just fine. Half MOA isn't any problem out of the rifle I'm running.
Defiance machine defender action
Obermeyer 27 inch 5R barrel
RWS muzzle brake
Manners stock
Badger bottom metal
Rifle basix trigger
The rifle outshoots me pretty easily.
