Rifle Brass>>What's Better

[280longshot]

Having only used Remington and Winchester brass I have no idea what higher end brass is better.
Between Nosler, Norma, and Lapua ... which one is better? any opinions or what do you use and like?
I'll be reloading .243 and seen some on sale.

 

[mr.big]

all three are quality brass in weight and thickness the Nosler and Norma seem softer and wont take as much pressure as the Lapua,,the Lapua is Stronger and will take hotter loads and will last more cycles,,I use the Lapua brass and if you use bushing dies and use the correct size it will last a long time ..

my 6.5x47L Lapua brass has been loaded 17 times annealed ever 5th cycle,,

 

[280longshot]

all three are quality brass in weight and thickness the Nosler and Norma seem softer and wont take as much pressure as the Lapua,,the Lapua is Stronger and will take hotter loads and will last more cycles,,I use the Lapua brass and if you use bushing dies and use the correct size it will last a long time ..

my 6.5x47L Lapua brass has been loaded 17 times annealed ever 5th cycle,,

I figured the Lapua was better thanks for that info. I will get the Lapua brass
What bushing die would you recommend? If I can get 17 reloads I will be happy.

 

[tug]

Lapua. If your time is worth anything.

 

[mr.big]

there are several brand name bushing dies on the market now,,I use the Redding,,to get the correct size bushing to get good tension without overworking your brass measure your neck dia of a loaded round of the brass and bullet you will be using and subtract .002-.003 and that should be just right,,

regular dies will size the brass down ..008-.010 and then open it back up with the expander ball,,with the correct size bushing you just size the brass down to the correct dia with no need for and expander ball to open it back up,,reducing the amount of work the brass has to withstand greatly,,

 

[280longshot]

there are several brand name bushing dies on the market now,,I use the Redding,,to get the correct size bushing to get good tension without overworking your brass measure your neck dia of a loaded round of the brass and bullet you will be using and subtract .002-.003 and that should be just right,,

regular dies will size the brass down ..008-.010 and then open it back up with the expander ball,,with the correct size bushing you just size the brass down to the correct dia with no need for and expander ball to open it back up,,reducing the amount of work the brass has to withstand greatly,,

That makes a lot of sense, glad you brought that to my attention. I have never used a bushing die like this, but I will buy one. I did read up about it after you mentioned it.
Always learn something on here.

Thanks