Question on changing brass

[davemuzz]

Dont have the deep pocket for norma/lapua brass though

Well, when you shoot the 6.5 Swede, or any caliber that is "tough" on brass, then you begin to do the math. When the junk brass like a Winchester ($.56 each) or Remington ($.54 each) only last 3 reloads (average of $.18 brass cost per shot), while Lapua ($.75 each) or Norma ($.82 each) will get you 20 reloads each (average of $.03925....yes rounded 4-cents cost per shot for brass), Then buying the quality brass such as Norma or Lapua is a no brainer.

Now, if you get the same amount of reloads PLUS the same teeny tiny groups from the Win, Rem AND the Lapua , Norma....then your crazy not to buy the less expensive brass. But that hasn't happen with my 6.5 Swede yet.

Dave

[thermaler]

Well, when you shoot the 6.5 Swede, or any caliber that is "tough" on brass, then you begin to do the math. When the junk brass like a Winchester ($.56 each) or Remington ($.54 each) only last 3 reloads (average of $.18 brass cost per shot), while Lapua ($.75 each) or Norma ($.82 each) will get you 20 reloads each (average of $.03925....yes rounded 4-cents cost per shot for brass), Then buying the quality brass such as Norma or Lapua is a no brainer.

Now, if you get the same amount of reloads PLUS the same teeny tiny groups from the Win, Rem AND the Lapua , Norma....then your crazy not to buy the less expensive brass. But that hasn't happen with my 6.5 Swede yet.

DaveExactly my thinking--to which I would add to the list: less time resizing/trimming down, less worry about primer and bullet seating consistency and fewer bullets used getting better groupings. Add all that up--and the Lapua/Norma starts looking like a bargain--if you can find it.

[Amistoso]

Same here, learning!

[Amistoso]

What? I just sat down to have some popcorn and enjoy the discussion.
Same here, learning!