Norma 300 Win Mag Brass

[Londerko]

Midway has Norma 300 win mag brass in stock.
I just ordered some. Anyone have any experiences with it? Any idea how it compares to others as far as case capacity? I've never used it (because I haven't seen it in stock anywhere until now).
Thanks
Leo

[FreqRideR]

Not sure about Norma brass but I noticed quite a difference between Remington, Winchester and Federal 300 WM brass capacities. Enough to cause overpressure if you cram a charge from one in the other! Quickload, in fact specified different capacities for each brand of brass. Threw me off at first. Measure it and let us know!

[Londerko]

Thanks,
It appears that the Norma can handle a hotter load than the Hornady without showing pressure sighs. So I'm assuming it has more capacity than the Hornady.
PS:
I was VERY impressed when measuring and weighing the new Norma brass, very consistent compared to the Hornady or others I have tried

[FreqRideR]

According to Quickload;
Norma=95.5 gr/h2o
Winchester=93.8 gr/h2o
Federal=92 gr/h2o
Remmington=88 gr/h2o

Pretty big spread there! Don't go dumping those charges you worked up with those NORMA cases into some Remmington brass! ;)

[Londerko]

Wow, no kidding.
Thanks for the info.
I wonder where the Hornady falls in that group?

[bigedp51]

According to Quickload;
Norma=95.5 gr/h2o
Winchester=93.8 gr/h2o
Federal=92 gr/h2o
Remmington=88 gr/h2o

Pretty big spread there! Don't go dumping those charges you worked up with those NORMA cases into some Remmington brass! ;)

I have Quickload and the program always defaults to the lowest case capacity. Where are the case capacities listed in the program?

I have to fill my fired cases with water to get actual case capacity.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o254/bigedp51/QL-2volume_zps1e227374.jpg

[FreqRideR]

When selecting 300 winmag cartridge, there are several options to chose from:
300 winmag (R)
300 winmag (W)
300 winmag (N)
300 winmag (F)
300 winmag (@)
All with varying case capacity.
I'm assuming these are for the various brands. But you should never assume anything when reloading! ;)
B.t.w. I haven't noticed these different options for any other cartridge besides the 300 win mag since I only load that and some handgun stuff?

[FreqRideR]

Best to measure with water and know for sure! ;)