14 August 2015, 06:38
TexasMacComparison of Rem, Win & Starline .45-70 Brass
Hey Guys,
I just posted an article comparing Remington, Winchester and Starline .45-70 brass. I’ve discussed this before on this forum but combined the data, comments and photo into a short article. Those of you with Browning BPCRs in either .40-65 or .45-70 may be especially interested since I included recommendations based on matching brass and chamber dimensions.
http://www.texas-mac.com/Compa..._Starline_Brass.htmlWayne
21 August 2015, 18:01
Dutch44TexasMac:
I am aware that Ron Long only utilized Remington brass in his chambers for 45-70 or 40-65 chamberings. Winchester brass was too thick and would stick in his chambers.
21 August 2015, 20:30
GrenadierThe measurements TexasMac made indicate Winchester brass had the thinnest walls. Supporting that, Winchester brass also had the lowest weight. I don't know what difference an extra .007" in wall thickness really makes but it is no small difference, about +25%, between the Remington and Winchester brass.
14 March 2017, 01:24
AtkinsonIts pretty common knowledge that Rem brass has always been thicker than than WW brass,in all cartridges smokeless..Early black powder rounds? I have no idea?, not even sure if Rem and WW ammo was ever produced in black. In smokeless ammo it has always been a rule of thumb for handloaders to load a grain or two less in the Rem cases, all else being equal...