Gunsmithing factory versus custom barrel using same brass

[partisan1911]

I have been shooting a remington factory 338 lapua. I just recieved my custom 338 lapua with broughten barrel. I thought I would try and use the same load for both rifles but the completed rounds I have been using in my factory rifle won't fit in my custom rifle. Will full length resizing allow the bullet to fit in both barrels or do I need to have separate brass for each rifle? I have not tried FL sizing because I don't have a die for that.

 

[Wil]

Re: factory versus custom barrel using same brass

bro... you're comparing apples & pencil savings...

While FL sizing may allow you to use the brass in both rifles, you would be better served using different brass in each rifle... IMHO


YMMV

-Wil

 

[USMCj]

Re: factory versus custom barrel using same brass

Your factory rifle has a oversized chamber, as do all factory rifles. Your custom rifle has a tight chamber.

It would be wise if you did a load workup on the custom rifle and not use the same load without doing any testing.

Take Wils advice and use different brass for each rifle.

 

[partisan1911]

Re: factory versus custom barrel using same brass

I was concerned that there was an issue with my custom rifle but it sounds like I jut need to buy new brass. Do you know who has 338 lapua brass in stock?

 

[Wil]

Re: factory versus custom barrel using same brass

contact 'dfar' here on the Hide..

He has Lapua 338 brass in stock.... good guy to deal with...buy with confidence..

 

[19Scout77]

Re: factory versus custom barrel using same brass

I'd suggest FL sizing the existing brass--and selling the factory stick. My guess is, YOU WILL NEVER SHOOT IT AGAIN after receiving the custom