Where is the .308 brass?

Abndoc · December 6, 2008, 02:34 PM

I have been all over the internet and at my local gunstore. Everybody seems to be out of .308 brass. Anyone know where I can buy some commercial brass?

farnorthdan · December 6, 2008, 02:47 PM

Give these folks a try, i just order 500 pieces, cleaned, sized, trimmed ready to go $90 something delivered:

http://www.scharch.com/categories.php?cat=7

DS

eganx · December 6, 2008, 02:52 PM

I too ordered the same 500 .308 brass fully prepped form them

Abndoc · December 6, 2008, 02:56 PM

Thanks, I found them earlier. Unfortunately it's seems to be military brass and the new Savage I bought gets a sticky bolt with military brass. I'm assuming that this might be due to a thicker neck, as I did reduce the load. Doesn't happen with commercial brass.

Trajan · December 6, 2008, 03:13 PM

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Just ordered some from these guys
Give these folks a try, i just order 500 pieces, cleaned, sized, trimmed ready to go $90 something delivered:

http://www.scharch.com/categories.php?cat=7

I never heard of these guys, thanks. Maybe it's machine gun fired brass...? I mean with the sticky bolt comments and all...

rn22723 · December 6, 2008, 05:30 PM

There is no WW or RP brass in the supply system. The only stuff around is Lapua and Nosler. Messing with LC 308 brass is sort of a problem as most was fired in a MG with a sloppy chamber ie Scharch. Go over to THR and do a search for USSR he has some LC M118LR brass for sale that was shot in match rifles and is good brass!

Abndoc · December 6, 2008, 05:41 PM

On my way.

amamnn · December 6, 2008, 05:54 PM

It's lying around on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan. Don't you get the news there?

kraigwy · December 6, 2008, 06:37 PM

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Where is the .308 brass?

In my shop.

Seriously, dont let LC brass from a MG scare you. They are a bit worse then normal 308 semi's as far as scretching brass from shoulder to base, but they can be sized and reloaded without any problems. Like all brass out of a semi a case gage should be used to set up the sizing die and check the end product but they are still excellant brass. I use them in my M1A in High Power and 1000 yard matches. Nothing wrong with them.

Trajan · December 6, 2008, 07:23 PM

do you just use normal dies for MG fired brass... you don't have to use a small base die for the first sizing...?

kraigwy · December 6, 2008, 08:02 PM

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do you just use normal dies for MG fired brass... you don't have to use a small base die for the first sizing...?

No sir, not unless your gun is extra tight. All my 308s size with normal FL sizing dies. However one of my 223s wants a SB die, the other two don't.

Just depends on the gun. The main thing is to get the shoulder set back to specs.

Oh, just note, some people are gonna tell you brass for MGs are differant then rifle brass. Thats not true, its the same brass, just some are loaded into belts, some arnt'

Seperate them by lots, LC will make you some pretty diecent match brass. If you really want to get picky seperate them by weight and flash hole size. Never really seen the need. But then I dont shoot bench rest.

Abndoc · December 6, 2008, 10:52 PM

USSR on THR is currently out. I left him a message to contact me when he gets more. He is getting LC match. I use LC in other rifles without a problem, but the small amount of .308 brass that I do have is HXP. I think I'll do some measuring tomorrow and compare to the book to see if I can find the problem.

rn22723 · December 6, 2008, 10:57 PM

If you get some LC brass get a SB die for the first sizing before anything!

Trajan · December 6, 2008, 11:02 PM

I just got in the mail a box of 100 Lapua .308 brass. Ordered it a month ago, had to wait till they got more in stock. They already sold out of what they just received.

totalloser · December 8, 2008, 12:10 AM

www.gibrass.com Had 7.62x51 not too long ago. Nice stuff. I use mostly mg fired ofb in 5.56/7.62x51. My SB dies collect dust. Mind the charge weight in military .308- case IS smaller, unlike 5.56/.223.

crowbeaner · December 8, 2008, 07:15 PM

Check with www.brassmanbrass.com.

the_right_reverend · December 9, 2008, 04:51 AM

my buddy has a Military surplus outlet that ships to retailers nation wide and has pallets of ammo can full 7.62 and .223

.........I can't talk him into putting it on the market.......It's impossible.........he's too busy hauling more used junk off base

The Lovemaster · December 10, 2008, 03:38 PM

How much are you looking for? I sell brass all the time, and you are right, .308 is a little scarce these days. All mine is spoken for but I can waitlist you if you want.

Scott

rn22723 · December 10, 2008, 07:38 PM

Fixed links below

rn22723 · December 10, 2008, 09:04 PM

223

http://www.grafs.com/product/187033

308

http://www.grafs.com/vendor/browse/773/320

Smilie · December 10, 2008, 09:11 PM

I too have ordereds from those guys, It's all good too. ready to reload

armedtotheteeth · December 11, 2008, 01:52 PM

Ive been waiting on a 1000 308 brass and 1000 223 brass from topbrass for a few weeks now. The whole order was like 263$. These brass are once fired, deprimed, sized, and tumbled. Havent seen them yet though.
I think it was about 100$/1000 for 223
the 308s where 163$/1000 .. Not a bad deal. still waiting though.

stump shooter · December 11, 2008, 01:56 PM

Midway has WW RIGHT NOW, 12/11/08! Act fast

500 - $155
1000 - $300

mike1963 · January 6, 2010, 09:28 PM

you can get win. brass at Grangers outdoor stores

mike1963

mike1963 · January 6, 2010, 09:32 PM

Is there anyone that knows how much you can trim the case before it is not usable any more?

mike1963

December 6, 2008, 02:34 PM	#1
Abndoc Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2006 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 727	Where is the .308 brass? I have been all over the internet and at my local gunstore. Everybody seems to be out of .308 brass. Anyone know where I can buy some commercial brass? __________________ With a little practice, writing can be an intimidating and impenetrable fog.

December 6, 2008, 02:47 PM	#2
farnorthdan Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2007 Posts: 371	Just ordered some from these guys Give these folks a try, i just order 500 pieces, cleaned, sized, trimmed ready to go $90 something delivered: http://www.scharch.com/categories.php?cat=7 DS __________________ Believe NONE of what you hear; HALF of what you see and ALL you believe Accuracy is king,penatration is queen but why not jack'em in the process if you can.

December 6, 2008, 02:56 PM	#4
Abndoc Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2006 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 727	Thanks, I found them earlier. Unfortunately it's seems to be military brass and the new Savage I bought gets a sticky bolt with military brass. I'm assuming that this might be due to a thicker neck, as I did reduce the load. Doesn't happen with commercial brass. __________________ With a little practice, writing can be an intimidating and impenetrable fog.

December 6, 2008, 05:41 PM	#7
Abndoc Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2006 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 727	On my way. __________________ With a little practice, writing can be an intimidating and impenetrable fog.

December 6, 2008, 05:54 PM	#8
amamnn Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2006 Location: WA, the left armpit of the USA Posts: 1,323	It's lying around on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan. Don't you get the news there? __________________ "If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infantry Journal

December 6, 2008, 02:52 PM	#3
eganx Junior Member Join Date: November 8, 2008 Posts: 11	I too ordered the same 500 .308 brass fully prepped form them

December 6, 2008, 05:30 PM	#6
rn22723 Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2001 Location: Burbs of Minneapolis Posts: 676	There is no WW or RP brass in the supply system. The only stuff around is Lapua and Nosler. Messing with LC 308 brass is sort of a problem as most was fired in a MG with a sloppy chamber ie Scharch. Go over to THR and do a search for USSR he has some LC M118LR brass for sale that was shot in match rifles and is good brass!

December 6, 2008, 07:23 PM	#10
Trajan Member Join Date: May 19, 2007 Posts: 51	do you just use normal dies for MG fired brass... you don't have to use a small base die for the first sizing...?

December 6, 2008, 10:52 PM	#12
Abndoc Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2006 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 727	USSR on THR is currently out. I left him a message to contact me when he gets more. He is getting LC match. I use LC in other rifles without a problem, but the small amount of .308 brass that I do have is HXP. I think I'll do some measuring tomorrow and compare to the book to see if I can find the problem. __________________ With a little practice, writing can be an intimidating and impenetrable fog.

December 6, 2008, 10:57 PM	#13
rn22723 Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2001 Location: Burbs of Minneapolis Posts: 676	If you get some LC brass get a SB die for the first sizing before anything!

December 6, 2008, 11:02 PM	#14
Trajan Member Join Date: May 19, 2007 Posts: 51	I just got in the mail a box of 100 Lapua .308 brass. Ordered it a month ago, had to wait till they got more in stock. They already sold out of what they just received.

December 8, 2008, 12:10 AM	#15
totalloser Senior Member Join Date: October 19, 2007 Location: Fort Bragg, CA Posts: 679	www.gibrass.com Had 7.62x51 not too long ago. Nice stuff. I use mostly mg fired ofb in 5.56/7.62x51. My SB dies collect dust. Mind the charge weight in military .308- case IS smaller, unlike 5.56/.223. __________________ You only truly believe in freedom if you believe in the freedom of those you disagree.

December 8, 2008, 07:15 PM	#16
crowbeaner Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2007 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,943	Check with www.brassmanbrass.com. __________________ If you want your children to follow in your footsteps, be careful where you walk. Beware the man that only owns one gun; he probably knows how to use it. I just hope my ship comes in before my dock rots.

December 9, 2008, 04:51 AM	#17
the_right_reverend Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2008 Location: Sneads Ferry, Nc Posts: 232	my buddy has a Military surplus outlet that ships to retailers nation wide and has pallets of ammo can full 7.62 and .223 .........I can't talk him into putting it on the market.......It's impossible.........he's too busy hauling more used junk off base __________________ It does not take a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men....

December 10, 2008, 03:38 PM	#18
The Lovemaster Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 416	How much are you looking for? I sell brass all the time, and you are right, .308 is a little scarce these days. All mine is spoken for but I can waitlist you if you want. Scott

December 10, 2008, 07:38 PM	#19
rn22723 Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2001 Location: Burbs of Minneapolis Posts: 676	Fixed links below Last edited by rn22723; December 10, 2008 at 09:04 PM.

December 10, 2008, 09:04 PM	#20
rn22723 Junior member Join Date: December 10, 2001 Location: Burbs of Minneapolis Posts: 676	223 http://www.grafs.com/product/187033 308 http://www.grafs.com/vendor/browse/773/320

December 10, 2008, 09:11 PM	#21
Smilie Junior Member Join Date: December 10, 2008 Posts: 2	I too have ordereds from those guys, It's all good too. ready to reload

December 11, 2008, 01:52 PM	#22
armedtotheteeth Senior Member Join Date: October 3, 2005 Location: podunk, Texas Posts: 1,610	Ive been waiting on a 1000 308 brass and 1000 223 brass from topbrass for a few weeks now. The whole order was like 263$. These brass are once fired, deprimed, sized, and tumbled. Havent seen them yet though. I think it was about 100$/1000 for 223 the 308s where 163$/1000 .. Not a bad deal. still waiting though.

December 11, 2008, 01:56 PM	#23
stump shooter Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Posts: 61	Midway has WW RIGHT NOW, 12/11/08! Act fast 500 - $155 1000 - $300 Last edited by stump shooter; December 11, 2008 at 06:36 PM.

January 6, 2010, 09:28 PM	#24
mike1963 Junior Member Join Date: January 6, 2010 Posts: 2	you can get win. brass at Grangers outdoor stores mike1963

January 6, 2010, 09:32 PM	#25
mike1963 Junior Member Join Date: January 6, 2010 Posts: 2	308 brass Is there anyone that knows how much you can trim the case before it is not usable any more? mike1963