Nosler 280AI brass, general consensus?

[loaders_loft]

I did a search on LRH for NOSLER 280ai brass, to see if folks like it and how it holds up over time. It seems the general consensus is that its very good and possibly even better than nosler brass in other calibers? Does that sound accurate?

For those using NOSLER 280ai brass, are you happy with its consistency and longevity?

PS. still tossing around the 6.5-280ai concept....

thanks,

L_L

 

[JD338]

Good brass, better than R-P brass.

JD338

 

[cowboy]

Have 2 - 280AI in the family. When the rifles were built there was no factory 280AI brass so went with Norma 280 rem brass and fire formed. Was not at all pleased with the consistency of the brass. Used for 4-5 reloads and was chucking brass away faster than I could inspect them. Out of frustration I ordered some Nosler 280AI brass. Weight, length and volume were very consistent. I was so pleased with them after 4-5 reloads I ordered another batch. They also were very consistent but were different from the first batch. Wish I would have ordered more the first time from the same lot number. My experience has been that the same lot numbers are dead on but each lot number is slightly different from other lot numbers of production. Overall I will never fire form another 280AI brass as long as Nosler keeps their quality where it is at. The next time I order I will get enough quantity of same lot number that I won't have to keep brass separated.

 

[woods]

I have used Nosler 280AI brass and Nosler 280 rem brass. My gun develops an internal do-nut with the 280AI brass but does not with the 280 rem brass.

Don't really mind fire forming since I want fired brass and not new anyway. And it can be quite accurate

The Nosler 280 rem brass I got is very consistant

 

[TOM H]

I fireformed some Rem 280 brass and it's shooting pretty good in my 280AI and I also have some Nolser 280AI haven't shot it yet. I miked the necks on the Nosler brass and its running .0135" to .013" vs the rem at .0125" to .0135".

I load at the range so one case last me a long time and I've got about 5/6 firing before having to FL size.

 

[loaders_loft]

thanks for the responses so far.

Sounds like JD338 and Cowboy are pleased with the nosler 280ai brass, Woods is happy with nosler 280rem brass but not so pleased with 280ai brass, and Tom has found more consistent neck thickness than rem brass.

Keep the responses coming folks; thanks in advance.

Just to keep things on track, I went ahead and clarified my original post asking specifically about NOSLER 280 ai brass.

 

[muleyman]

Like cowboy, I have noticed a slight variance in lot to lot, however nothing that I get too concerned about. Even though it says prepped and sized from the box, I have to run it though my FL since they are only Neck sized, for mine the shoulders/head space is just a little tight. As far as durability I have some with about 8 reloads and seem to be going strong. I have been more than happy with the 280AI brass.........

 

[GTN]

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[nmbarta]

Have 2 - 280AI in the family. When the rifles were built there was no factory 280AI brass so went with Norma 280 rem brass and fire formed. Was not at all pleased with the consistency of the brass. Used for 4-5 reloads and was chucking brass away faster than I could inspect them. Out of frustration I ordered some Nosler 280AI brass. Weight, length and volume were very consistent. I was so pleased with them after 4-5 reloads I ordered another batch. They also were very consistent but were different from the first batch. Wish I would have ordered more the first time from the same lot number. My experience has been that the same lot numbers are dead on but each lot number is slightly different from other lot numbers of production. Overall I will never fire form another 280AI brass as long as Nosler keeps their quality where it is at. The next time I order I will get enough quantity of same lot number that I won't have to keep brass separated.

Like cowboy, I have noticed a slight variance in lot to lot, however nothing that I get too concerned about. Even though it says prepped and sized from the box, I have to run it though my FL since they are only Neck sized, for mine the shoulders/head space is just a little tight. As far as durability I have some with about 8 reloads and seem to be going strong. I have been more than happy with the 280AI brass.........

Yes, and yes for me.
Buy enough of the same lot to use up your barrel if you can. I can't say how many you'll get, depends on how you run them. You'll lose primer pockets before you have to worry about anything else.
Watch that straight wall, pressure shows up fast when it shows.
I'm sure you already know, but when you take the taper out of the case, normal pressure signs don't always show up as quickly, but when they do, they can show up really fast.
As always, work up slow, but really work up slow with this one.

 

[The Oregonian]

Holy resurrected thread Batman....

 

[GTN]

Yeah that's my fault, I was doing a little research and bumped it on accident. I'm terrible with these phones, y'all should see some of the text I send with it in my pocket.

 

[LongWalker]

Holy resurrected thread Batman....

Now that's funny!

Nosler gave me fits with my 280 AI. There's a significant difference between the raw brass and the brass they use in their own ammo. Admittedly self inflicted but it got in my head so bad I was about to give up. The Peterson came out with 280 AI brass. As nice as Lapua and the best packaging for less money. I went from almost selling one rifle to owning two.

 

[jd5521]

Buy the Peterson brass.

 

[Bob Wright]

Nosler brass is like ordering donuts. Since I had to buy a K&M neck turn setup, I fixed 100 rounds of brass with donuts. The Nosler cannot take pressure as pockets go away quickly.
Ordered Peterson but will fire form those and see how they do. Reports coming in from others are stellar. I'm expecting these to be much better than anything else out there.