Reloading Case Question

[jstanton]

I am still new to reloading and have now run into a bit of a conundrum.

To begin load development, I loaded up rounds for my 6.5 Creedmoor and 7mm Rem Mag using hornady brass on both. These first rounds are to find my velocity node and them move on to seating depth. With work, holidays and being sick I have not had time to get to the range to perform a ladder test.

In that down time though I came across a good deal on Lapua brass for the Creedmoor and Norma brass for the 7mm Rem Mag. Both of which I picked up.

With that said is it a waist of time and resources to shoot the loaded ammo using the hornady brass knowing that my final product will be with the Lapua and Norma brass? Or can I still collect the needed data using the hornady brass?

I am worried about variances in case capacity between the brass affecting my overall performance. The intended goal is maximum accuracy and consistency for long range hunting.



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[Drycreek3189]

IMO, it isn't a waste of time. You may have some slight variations, but you're just starting so it won't make a lot of difference. I would shoot those loads,(although you don't say how many you loaded) and then start with the brass you intend to stay with.

I did the same with my APR in .280 and didn't see any noticeable difference. I changed from Hornady and Federal brass simply because it seemed too soft. Primer pockets were getting loose on less than max loads.

I might add that I'm a hunter, and not a shooter, so when I find my load for a particular rifle, I don't shoot it too much except at game.

[jstanton]

IMO, it isn't a waste of time. You may have some slight variations, but you're just starting so it won't make a lot of difference. I would shoot those loads,(although you don't say how many you loaded) and then start with the brass you intend to stay with.

I did the same with my APR in .280 and didn't see any noticeable difference. I changed from Hornady and Federal brass simply because it seemed too soft. Primer pockets were getting loose on less than max loads.

I might add that I'm a hunter, and not a shooter, so when I find my load for a particular rifle, I don't shoot it too much except at game.

I have 40 of each loaded.

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[bboswell]

Waist of time and components IMO

[jstanton]

Waist of time and components IMO

Way to rain on my parade! But this is what my gut tells me too [emoji19]

Recalling Robert's post on brass quality a few months back is what got me questioning this to start with.

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[686PPP]

I would shoot them and document the info. If your going to keep the brass and use it later. Im not much for pulling bullets as long as they shoot ok. Plenty of nephews that want to shoot and I don't want them burning up the good stuff.