M4Carbine503
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Long time reader, first time poster. But here's my question fellas. I am getting into reloading 223. I have heard and read many good things about Lapua brass. I know it comes at a premium price though. The cheapest I can find it new is for $45 per 100 rounds. I hear you can get many reloads out of it, I'm just not sure how many. I realize there are several factors that go into an answer for that, ie pressure loads, and how well you treat the brass.
Or should I go with once fired brass, which is mixed 223/5.56 and mainly Lake City for a far greater savings. Granted I probably won't get anywhere near the amount of reloads per cartridge like I would with the Lapua. But is it worth the price and in the long run come out to be a better deal?
I will be primarily bench rest shooting and will be using Sierra Matchking 69gr BTHP bullets and CCI 450 primers. I do not shoot competition, so exact precision isn't necessary. But it would be nice to get sub MOA groups at 100 yards. Does casing weight variances make much of a difference when it comes to tight groupings? Is this something else to consider?
Or should I go with once fired brass, which is mixed 223/5.56 and mainly Lake City for a far greater savings. Granted I probably won't get anywhere near the amount of reloads per cartridge like I would with the Lapua. But is it worth the price and in the long run come out to be a better deal?
I will be primarily bench rest shooting and will be using Sierra Matchking 69gr BTHP bullets and CCI 450 primers. I do not shoot competition, so exact precision isn't necessary. But it would be nice to get sub MOA groups at 100 yards. Does casing weight variances make much of a difference when it comes to tight groupings? Is this something else to consider?