.308 Brass

[USMCGRUNT0341]

Looking for opinions on reloading .308 brass in a semi-auto, 16in barrel 1/10.

I read that the semi's will eat up Lapua brass and it is not worth spending the money on it. However, I see conflicting arguments with the LC military brass. Looking to run 168gr HPBT's w/ N150 powder. Any recommendations on .308 brass primarily for recreational target shooting and also the end of the world. Thanks!

 

[samnev]

I've been shooting LC brass in my 308 semi's for many years and never had any problem. Toughest part was removing the primer crimp and even that was not a problem. Can't comment on Lapua brass as Only shoot it I my AIAW and TRG22.

 

[Powder_Burns]

With fgmm brass, hot loads out of a 16” gas gun, I’m getting about 4 firings before primer pockets loosen up. Anecdotal, but maybe that helps. I’d skip premium brass for a semi auto.

 

[HornDog87]

I'd go to your local range and ask people for their brass if it's just recreational shooting your going after. I just bought some lapua brass for 308 just to see what the fuss was about, plus I anneal my brass to get the most of it. I have an LWRC repr and I shoot my brass until the necks crack and have never had a problem.

Semper fi
Horner

 

[ShootnFool8]

I'd go to your local range and ask people for their brass if it's just recreational shooting your going after. I just bought some lapua brass for 308 just to see what the fuss was about, plus I anneal my brass to get the most of it. I have an LWRC repr and I shoot my brass until the necks crack and have never had a problem.

Semper fi
Horner

How many firings have you gotten so far? Thanks

 

[USMCGRUNT0341]

Thanks all, I appreciate the insight. At this point, I will probably just reload whatever I can get. The military once fired LC I have seen has definitely been the cheapest, but I also know that is going to take the most prep work. These days you can't afford to lose a primer because the pocket wasn't prepped correctly...haha.

 

[Winningdog]

LC brass and the Dillon super swager that's in the PX

 

[HornDog87]

How many firings have you gotten so far? Thanks

I believe a lot of lake city that I have, has at least ten firings and holding strong