Thread: hornady brass

small question,, whats an acceptable price for once fired hornady brass? $1.00 a piece?
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I wouldn't, because I find their brass highly over-priced for the quality. But someone might buy it for that on the yellow site.

what brass do u recommend? the reason why is, i brought hornady brass for that price.

Originally Posted by sharkbait

what brass do u recommend? the reason why is, i brought hornady brass for that price.

Lapua or Norma, get Lapua from Belmont ammo.
They have the most even wall thickness and average weight. Best concentricity for straight bullet seating. Best uniformed primer pocket and flash hole.
You save a lot of time and effort getting the right brass the first time.
Getting shitty brass will just get you more work to do and more frustration if you didn't get lucky.
But if punching touching holes is not what you are aiming for or you know your rifle is not that accurate anyway, then get the cheapest brass available and pray for your luck.

Originally Posted by lee308

Lapua or Norma, get Lapua from Belmont ammo.
They have the most even wall thickness and average weight. Best concentricity for straight bullet seating. Best uniformed primer pocket and flash hole.
You save a lot of time and effort getting the right brass the first time.
Getting shitty brass will just get you more work to do and more frustration if you didn't get lucky.
But if punching touching holes is not what you are aiming for or you know your rifle is not that accurate anyway, then get the cheapest brass available and pray for your luck.

Completely agree. It stings to buy a box, but my first batch has been fired 11 times so far and is in good Nick.

cheers guys!
really appreciate ur help and knowledge!

50 cents each or amber fluid equivalent for non premium once fired.

Peterson brass is also top notch and at least the equal of Lapua if not slightly better.

Originally Posted by Steelisreal

Completely agree. It stings to buy a box, but my first batch has been fired 11 times so far and is in good Nick.

Good to know.
Getting 5-7x out of Hornady so might look into Peterson or Lapua next time.

are u annealing ur hornady brass?

Originally Posted by sharkbait

are u annealing ur hornady brass?

No I don't as the primer pockets give up first.

I have heard hornaday brass is softer than most

Isn't PPU Privi brass supposed to be quite good? I've read that in a few places that their finished bullets are nothing special, even dirty, but their brass is strong.