Author Topic: favorite brass for handloading (Read 702 times)

kenscot · « **on:** March 12, 2005, 03:11:56 AM »

I use Remington brass for my 30-06 it has always given me the best accuracy and velocity in that rifle. For all others I have been more successful with winchester. just curious to what ha worked for others

bigjeepman · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2005, 03:48:11 AM »

For my:

handguns - Starline

.243 Ruger - Federal

.223 Savage - Winchester

.300 WSM - Winchester

jhm · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2005, 04:04:44 AM »

This is again another of the ford or chevy. questions I myself prefere remington however I havent had any major complaints with any of the other used.

JIM

Badnews Bob · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2005, 04:58:12 AM »

Whatever works for the paticular firearm. I don't care who makes it as long as it performs.

longwinters · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2005, 05:03:11 AM »

I have used only Winchester and Remington. Never had any complaints with either.

Long

Redhawk1 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2005, 07:33:55 AM »

I use Jaimison Int and Starline in my 500 MAG.
Winchester for my 45-70 black powder loads due to more case capacity.
Remington for my Ruger #1 in 45-70
Starline for my 454 casull.
Winchester for my 45 L/C
Winchester & PMC for my 44 MAG
Winchester for my .38
Remington for my .357
Federal for my 300 Win Mag
Federal for my 375 H&H
Remington got my 444 Marlin
Winchester for my 30-06
What ever I can find for my 45 ACP
Starline for the 45 Win Mag
Winchester for my 30 carbine
Winchester for my .243
Winchester for my 22-250

Jerry Lester · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2005, 05:17:43 PM »

Like most others, I have, and still do use most any brand depending on the circumstances.

That said though, my favorites hands down are...

Starline for straight walled brass, and Federal for bottleneck.

earschplitinloudenboomer · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2005, 08:59:40 PM »

...use a lot of Winchester, like Federal, love Norma.

bigjeepman · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2005, 02:30:02 AM »

Can anyone explain why Federal doesn't sell their brass to the public? I would use Federal brass in all my rifles if they did.

Jerry Lester · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2005, 03:18:23 AM »

Quote from: bigjeepman

Can anyone explain why Federal doesn't sell their brass to the public? I would use Federal brass in all my rifles if they did.

Federal does sell their brass as a component. I buy a lot of their gold medal match brass, as well as their premium brass in boxes of 100.

ricciardelli · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2005, 06:12:56 AM »

Most of my brass has "Remington" stamped on the head.

The main reason is that I buy brass in decently large quantities, generally 1000 or 2000 at a time, and I insist that it all be of the same lot number. My supplier can generally meet those requirements with Remington brass.

However, I recently loaded some .22-250 for a fellow and he insisted on Winchester brass. I managed to get 500 pieces of the same lot number, and the brass was a mess! I have never seen fresh factory brass arrive in such poor shape.

bigjeepman · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2005, 08:39:28 AM »

Jerry ...

Could you tell me where I can purchase some of this Federal brass? I have always been told they do not sell brass.

jd45 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2005, 10:11:41 AM »

I use Norma for my .308 loads, & Starline for all my pistol & revolver loads. I'm of the opinion that the case is the most important component in handloading, so I spend a little extra now, and hopefully get the best quality. Just my 2 cents, jd45.

Jerry Lester · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2005, 02:08:20 PM »

Quote from: bigjeepman

Jerry ...

Could you tell me where I can purchase some of this Federal brass? I have always been told they do not sell brass.

I've been buying mine from a local shop here in SW Virginia. I'm not sure where he orders it from, but I'll find out.

You might want to check a Mid-South catalog too. I can't find mine right this minute(don't order much from them), but I'm pretty sure I saw it in there.

MnMike · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2005, 05:57:02 PM »

Brass used:

7-30 - Federal nickel plated
30-06 - Federal premium
10MM - Win
9MM - Win
45WM - Win
223 - Norma - This is my tack driver, I'll pay the extra.

mike

223Shooter · « **Reply #15 on:** March 15, 2005, 03:53:34 PM »

Was using LC brass that came from Blackhills ammo. Have since purchased new Winchester brass. I will eventually phase out using LC brass in favor of Winchester brass for my .223.