Haha, I get that! I once stumbled upon an entire box of .308 at a yard sale. What a steal!
When inspecting brass, look for cracks, dings, or corrosion. A light polish can help reveal issues too. Strong brassing is everything for safe reloading!
Excellent advice! It’s surprising how much a good inspection can save you from future headaches.
Don’t forget to check out places like GunBroker for auctions! You can sometimes score great deals on bulk once-fired brass if you’re patient.
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I’m a big fan of Lapua brass for .308. It holds up really well under resizing and provides excellent consistency in my reloads.
I’ve found that Hornady brass is also great, especially for precision loads. It’s a bit more affordable and still quite reliable!
When reloading .308, remember to trim your brass consistently. I usually do it after resizing to ensure uniformity.
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Absolutely! I always check the length after each firing. It’s critical for accuracy!
I’ve been playing around with neck sizing versus full-length resizing. Any recommendations on which yields better accuracy for .308?
Neck sizing can improve accuracy as it maintains the chamber fit. Full-length is better for reliability, especially in semi-autos.
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Don’t forget about your primers! I switch between CCI and Federal depending on the load and purpose. Some say it’s night and day for ignition consistency.
Great point! I prefer the Fed 210 for match loads; I think it provides a cleaner burn than some others.
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Has anyone experimented with different powder types for their .308 reloads? I’ve tried Varget and 4895, but I’m always curious about what others prefer.
I’ve had great success with H4350 for accuracy. It’s worth a shot if you haven’t tried it.
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LMAO! Can we just agree that reloading is basically science with a bit of magic thrown in? Who knew playing with brass could be this deep? 
Totally! It’s like chemistry class but with added fun when you hit the range!