best brass choice

[L.Sherm]

The problem there is the SAAMI spec itself is on the small side to start with.

Depending on the brass, horny no problem. Just like with the vartarg.

 

[Calvin45]

In my experience, both Remington and Winchester brass is not what it used to be. The older stuff (pre-90s) is higher quality. Especially the WW Super and Super X.

Growing up Federal was the "cheap stuff". It's actually gotten a little better.

Hornady brass seems cheap, but actually has been holding up for me. However there is a huge range in case weights. In 270 win the spread is over 15 gr.

I think most people make a big deal about brass initial quality. The higher end stuff just seems to take less prep work, but if you put in the time, midrange brass like PPU, Starline, Nosler can all be made consistent. It just takes your time to uniform the primer pockets, deburr the flash holes, weight sort, trim, anneal, etc.

Oh for sure old Winchester brass is AWESOME! I have some for my 300 win mag, 3030, 270…

Anything they've made in the last 20 years SUCKS in comparison, talk about NECK SPLITS!

A kind hearted man from the church i used to pastor gave me a bunch of "vintage" Winchester stuff for a few calibers and it's just so good it floors me.

I'll be officiating his funeral in may. Bittersweet.

 

[ObiWanKannoli]

First pick Peterson, next lapua. Will try adg in a heartbeat if i find some but no experience so can't say.

Check creedmoor sports.