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Hey fellas-

I'm resurrecting an old project that was flooded and subsequently "lost" after Hurricane Katrina.

But since then, I've recovered it and want to finish the project. (I'll post more details about the rifle on another post later... I'd like more input on that too).

Onto the heart of the matter...

It may seem sorta picky, but I like my headstamp to match the caliber of rifle that I am shooting. I plan on many of my rifles to be hand-me-downs someday to sons, daughters, or nephews and I don't want there to ever be any confusion as to what ammo goes with what rifle. So that is why I really don't want to fireform them from .280 Rem or other similar cases. At least that is my justification for leaning towards Nosler.

So which do you prefer and why? I usually use Norma, Hornady, and sometimes Lapua for my hunting & target rifles so I know the differences are probably insignificant in top quality brass like this, but I would still like to know your opinions based upon personal experience, if any.

Thanks in advance!

Question:
Which brass would you buy for the .280 Ackley Improved? (edited after seeing post below)

Choices:
Nosler
RWS
Norma
Remington

 

I would vote for Hornady but I don't think they make 280ai. I use rws 280 brass to form mine and it is better than both nosler and norma for case life and case capacity.

Well, stab me in the eye with a sharp stick!

I swear they...

After looking at Hornady.com, I see that you are right. Thanks for setting me straight.

At any rate, I read over the reviews at MidwayUSA and everyone seems to be pleased with Nosler. I think I'll just go with that.

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As for the RWS, thanks for the suggestion. I might load up some 120 gr. V-Max bullets in those just to play with.

Thanks again!

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At any rate, I read over the reviews at MidwayUSA and everyone seems to be pleased with Nosler

I have not used any Nosler 280AI. I have been using Nosler 280 rem seconds for a wildcat and it is working great.

I've been using the Nosler .280AI brass since it came out,I like it just fine. Monashee