Somewhere on the web I found a chart that ranked brass by weight, uniformity and neck thickness but now I can't find it. Does any one know where I can get this info? Thanks

Don't remember the chart exactly, but it probably showed that Lapua is the best, Federal gold medal is next with others following......DJ

Lapua was the best but I'm not sure where Federal was.I wish I could remember where I found it because it was very interesting.

by my experience, the best brass is Norma, with Sellier&Bellot being the worst.

just my 2c.

montero

Lapua, RWS and Norma is all very good. Lapua quality appears to be dropping. The 243 I recently bought had pretty crooked necks. RWS is loadable out the box with no steps required, it's even chamfered.

could someone please tell me upon what tests and measurements we are making the judgemnt about "best". Who is doing the testing, and on what tests and specifications. I've heard so much about one brass being better than another and can't seem to find much difference myself. So I'd like to see some specifics please.

Consistency from case to case is the most important. Changes in case wall thickness will raise or lower capacity from load to load and irregularities in neck thickness will make for uneven bullet pull. This isnt important for hunting but it will make a big difference if you,re in to punching little holes.

I have used Remington brass in 243, 280, and 30-06 for close to 15 years or so. I haven't had any problems but these are loads for hunting deer and not for matches. I still get loads to produce sub 1" at 100 yards and have had several sub 2" groups at 200 yards which is good enough for me. I guess I'm too easy to please.

I can't help but think the Europeans have taken over this market for quality. I've had excellent results with Lapua in many different calibers. Not much point in weighing your brass with Lapua. It's very uniform in weight, and since the primer pockets are drilled instead of punched out the flash holes do not require reaming. Just one mans opinion. Best wishes.

Cal - Montreal

I'm with Vapodog. I don't think there is any true "best" brass. I buy based on availability, and price. Most of the time that concensus leads me to Remington for rifle brass, and Starline for handgun. Bill T.

FWIW among the things I've done in my life is some statistical process control and among the amazing finds is the consistancy of punching of holes. As a matter of fact its far more consistant to punch holes (where the process allows) than to drill them.