308 WINCHESTER BRASS CASE Reviews & Ratings
Reviews Summary
Customers are generally very pleased with the Lapua .308 Brass, praising its exceptional quality, consistency, and minimal prep work. While many have reported excellent performance with minimal issues, some have encountered problems with tight primer pockets and dented cases, suggesting a possible decline in quality. Overall, it's seen as a worthwhile investment for precision reloading.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Product Quality
80%
The quality of Lapua .308 brass is highly praised, with many users reporting exceptional consistency, minimal processing needs, and longevity in usage. A significant proportion of reviewers found it to be the top choice for serious reloaders, making it a staple in their reloading process.
Consistency
75%
Reviewers consistently note the brass's uniformity in weight, neck thickness, and overall dimensions. This consistency is crucial for accuracy, particularly for competitive shooters, making Lapua a favored brand among enthusiasts.
Processing Challenges
25%
While many experienced minimal prep work, some faced tight primer pockets and dented cases that led to increased processing time. This has raised concerns about quality control, with a few reviewers noting that they had not experienced such issues previously with other brands.
Value for Money
60%
Despite being priced higher than some alternatives, many users view Lapua brass as a worthwhile investment, citing its long lifespan and minimal need for prep as justifying the cost. This viewpoint is especially prevalent among those involved in competitive shooting.
Customer Experience
20%
Reviewers reported positive experiences with fast shipping and customer service, further enhancing their overall satisfaction with the product. However, a few concerns regarding specific lot variations were mentioned, indicating areas for potential improvement.
Beware the small primer pockets
This is my second order of Lapua Brass . The first was 6.5 Creedmoor and it was great with no issues. They were small primer pocket brass which had zero problems with seating. This .308 small primer brass was a nightmare. Out of a hundred pieces I was only able to seat primers on 30 without having to try different things to get them to seat. To say they were tight was an understatement. When I seated them most were nowhere near the depth they were supposed to be. You could see them sitting high in the primer pocket. I had to use a Dillon primer pocket swager and my RCBS case prep Reamer for crimped military primers to seat them and even that didnt work. I had to really press hard on the die press arm repeatedly to get them in on some of them . I used CCI and Winchester Primers to see if it was the primers. It happened with both.This shouldnt happen with Brass this expensive. I have never had this problem with Hornady, or Starline for example. I talked to a friend of mine who has been reloading for 55 years . He said he has had this happen with Lapua before. I was not happy. This is no acceptable with brass that is over $1.00 a piece.
