where do you get .308win brass

b money · February 25, 2009, 07:27 PM

Hi, I just bought a remington 700pss .308win but now I got to feed it, so I am trying to find once fired brass, lake city is ok. I'v looked on gunbroker and its like $125 for 500 count

I understand that I may just have to live with those prices but Im cheep and would like to find a better deal

so anyone got any ideas?
Thanks

Dave R · February 25, 2009, 07:58 PM

I get mine at the range. For free. Either ask if you can collect it--some will let you, some won't--or ask someone who's shooting .308 and not saving, if you can have his brass.

Just watch out for Berdan-primed milsurp brass.

-Cheap brasshound-

**Unclenick** · February 25, 2009, 09:03 PM

Scharch manufacturing has it in stock for about $85/500. Not pure Lake City, but military. Mixed LC, WCC, FC. The nice thing is it is fully processed, so the primer crimp is gone and it's cleaned up.

rn22723 · February 25, 2009, 09:10 PM

spend some $ get some good brass ie Nosler or Lapua. No need to worry about varying brands. Consistency is a key to accuracy!

GEM · February 25, 2009, 09:10 PM

I haven't bought from Jeff for some time, but www.gibrass.com was always a good source for great-quality brass at a reasonable price.

rn22723 · February 25, 2009, 09:14 PM

Nosler brass at www.gunstop.com

cgaengineer · February 25, 2009, 10:00 PM

I have the same rifle in .308 and .223 (Also have an LTR in .308). I have been using Winchester brass and have had good luck with it. At $40 per 100 you cant beat it. The PSS is a great rifle and though its accurate I am not sure if its accuracy would improve much with more expensive brands of brass. Consistancy is the goal, and most important is your shooting skills.

b money · February 25, 2009, 10:11 PM

honestly I would get new brass like norma lapua etc, but I just dont have that kind of money and I'm not shoting competitions. just paper, cans, bottles, and maybe a deer or two

so i dont need .03 groups but sub moa would be nice and I think military brass will do for that(at least I hope)

I do have another question though: If I order processed brass will I have to resize it because of shipping and other unknowns? or is it ok to leave it alone and start loading

cgaengineer · February 25, 2009, 10:16 PM

Im telling you, buy a bag of 100 Winchester...it will last you a long time if you load on the low end. Military brass is good as well.

b money · February 26, 2009, 08:19 PM

If I order processed brass will I have to resize it because of shipping and other unknowns? or is it ok to leave it alone and start loading
thanks

Dave R · February 26, 2009, 09:58 PM

The safe thing is to re-size and measure OAL. I find a lot of commercial ammo with brass longer than spec.

ryalred · February 27, 2009, 01:53 PM

Keep watching GunBroker--I know I've gotten them at a better price than that, but it's been long enough I may have forgotten. Although, the last I bought were Winchester.

James R. Burke · February 28, 2009, 06:33 AM

I know your looking for a good price. I use to buy win or rem. I just started using the laupa. I am very happy with it. I think by the way it holds up, and being most the time ready to shoot it is worth the price in the long run. I dont know how many reloads I will get out of them, but I bought them for a .243win and a 30-06. I have about six on each now, and they are still looking great.

February 25, 2009, 07:27 PM	#1
b money Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Granville, IL Posts: 153	where do you get .308win brass Hi, I just bought a remington 700pss .308win but now I got to feed it, so I am trying to find once fired brass, lake city is ok. I'v looked on gunbroker and its like $125 for 500 count I understand that I may just have to live with those prices but Im cheep and would like to find a better deal so anyone got any ideas? Thanks

February 25, 2009, 07:58 PM	#2
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	I get mine at the range. For free. Either ask if you can collect it--some will let you, some won't--or ask someone who's shooting .308 and not saving, if you can have his brass. Just watch out for Berdan-primed milsurp brass. -Cheap brasshound- __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

February 25, 2009, 09:03 PM	#3
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Scharch manufacturing has it in stock for about $85/500. Not pure Lake City, but military. Mixed LC, WCC, FC. The nice thing is it is fully processed, so the primer crimp is gone and it's cleaned up. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

February 25, 2009, 09:10 PM	#5
GEM Member Join Date: August 21, 2008 Location: Near St. Louis Posts: 45	I haven't bought from Jeff for some time, but www.gibrass.com was always a good source for great-quality brass at a reasonable price. __________________ A Matter of Timing - A 425 page must-read novel for all gun enthusiasts. *The Cataclysm Scroll*, its sequel, is now available! Links, sneak previews & more info here: www.gmillercompanies.com

February 25, 2009, 10:11 PM	#8
b money Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Granville, IL Posts: 153	thaks for the ideas honestly I would get new brass like norma lapua etc, but I just dont have that kind of money and I'm not shoting competitions. just paper, cans, bottles, and maybe a deer or two so i dont need .03 groups but sub moa would be nice and I think military brass will do for that(at least I hope) I do have another question though: If I order processed brass will I have to resize it because of shipping and other unknowns? or is it ok to leave it alone and start loading

February 25, 2009, 09:10 PM	#4
rn22723 Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2001 Location: Burbs of Minneapolis Posts: 676	spend some $ get some good brass ie Nosler or Lapua. No need to worry about varying brands. Consistency is a key to accuracy!

February 25, 2009, 09:14 PM	#6
rn22723 Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2001 Location: Burbs of Minneapolis Posts: 676	Nosler brass at www.gunstop.com

February 25, 2009, 10:00 PM	#7
cgaengineer Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2008 Posts: 264	I have the same rifle in .308 and .223 (Also have an LTR in .308). I have been using Winchester brass and have had good luck with it. At $40 per 100 you cant beat it. The PSS is a great rifle and though its accurate I am not sure if its accuracy would improve much with more expensive brands of brass. Consistancy is the goal, and most important is your shooting skills.

February 25, 2009, 10:16 PM	#9
cgaengineer Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2008 Posts: 264	Im telling you, buy a bag of 100 Winchester...it will last you a long time if you load on the low end. Military brass is good as well.

February 26, 2009, 08:19 PM	#10
b money Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2008 Location: Granville, IL Posts: 153	If I order processed brass will I have to resize it because of shipping and other unknowns? or is it ok to leave it alone and start loading thanks

February 26, 2009, 09:58 PM	#11
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2000 Location: Idaho Posts: 6,073	The safe thing is to re-size and measure OAL. I find a lot of commercial ammo with brass longer than spec. __________________ I am Pro-Rights (on gun issues).

February 27, 2009, 01:53 PM	#12
ryalred Senior Member Join Date: March 24, 2008 Location: SE Oklahoma Posts: 491	Keep watching GunBroker--I know I've gotten them at a better price than that, but it's been long enough I may have forgotten. Although, the last I bought were Winchester. __________________ ryalred rifle & muzzleloader -- exhilarating bowhunting -- obsession reloading -- addicted

February 28, 2009, 06:33 AM	#13
James R. Burke Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Location: U.P. of Mich/Quinnesec Posts: 1,897	I know your looking for a good price. I use to buy win or rem. I just started using the laupa. I am very happy with it. I think by the way it holds up, and being most the time ready to shoot it is worth the price in the long run. I dont know how many reloads I will get out of them, but I bought them for a .243win and a 30-06. I have about six on each now, and they are still looking great.