Adg brass vs lapua. Aug 26, 2023 · Same price and availability lapua first peterson and adg next. all of which is capable of shooting well. When my order arrives, I will be swapping my Norma brass I'm currently using, and the old Lapua 300WM brass I currently use for new Lapua 300WM brass. Discover differences in durability, pressure tolerance, and consistency to choose the best option for your rifle. Since you get 100 pieces per box instead of 50 it came out roughly 25% cheaper per case as I recall vs ADG. I shoot both ADG & Peterson on my 300 Norma Improved and ADG pockets hold up longer. I’ve read many of the threads which indicate there can be a “click” issue with ADG and at times with Lapua. Apparently it Mar 28, 2023 · For Lapua I think it’s more of familiarity and longevity than anything, I’ve more experience with it than ADG or Alpha. LRP. ADG Brass has been recommended several times to stop this issue, so I started searching some. Oct 25, 2012 · Having a 300 prc built and have access to 100 new casing of lapua. I’d love to Jul 21, 2017 · I’ve been shooting ADG brass on my 300 PRC, Recently was able to buy some Lapua brass, is either better than the other ? Just looking for your experience with each product as to which would be my better choice to use, thanks Feb 18, 2025 · I place Norma in the same category as Nosler. 300 PRC primer pockets becoming loose very quickly. 5 Creedmoor, which would you go with? I see there are a bunch of makers and they also offer SRP vs. I have not had a single piece of virgin ADG brass that did not need chamfered/deburred right out of the box. Mar 3, 2023 · I’ve never heard anyone say that about ADG before, exactly the opposite in fact. I didn’t even know what that was at first as I’ve never experienced that issue in over 40 years of reloading. Seems most say the SRP last a little longer, but would like to hear your guys' experience. 080 is large. I've used a bunch of lapua and if it was available i would use it. Feb 6, 2020 · I’ve never tried ADG brass but am looking into the following calibers: 28 Nosler 6 CM 338 Lapua 300 PRC 6. 5prc and . Apr 11, 2022 · I did a little search but didn't see much because I think the new brass from Lapua hasn't been out very long. Was he referring to 28nos brass specifically or ADG in general? I’ve never used ADG so I personally don’t know, I tend to stay with Lapua. If any of you have used any or all three of these products. Aug 27, 2025 · This comprehensive comparison blog will examine ADG and Lapua brass across performance metrics, durability characteristics, availability considerations and real-world applications. Probably a close second. Jan 12, 2020 · As alternatives to Lapua brass, Alpha Munitions, Peterson, and ADG brass are reputed to be of very high quality and would be good substitutes to try. 300wm and wanted to see how alpha stacks up against it Aug 7, 2023 · Lapua: Often considered the gold standard in precision brass, Lapua has been a favorite among competitive shooters for decades. I will never buy Lapua 6. Otherwise, Lapua is the better value at a much lower price as it's well known for its consistency. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Oct 28, 2021 · Lapua is always my first choice if it is available in the headstamped cartridge I am looking for. I would put Peterson on par with Lapua in regards to durability and primer pocket failures. Mar 27, 2019 · I got Peterson brass in a 6mm Creedmoor and there new 6x47 Lapua. Each offers unique advantages, so let's break down the strengths and considerations to help you choose the best fit for your shooting needs. Oct 25, 2012 · I’ve read that the lapua takes about 1 grain more powder than ADG to achieve same velocities and I’ve read that the primer pockets aren’t lasting as long as ADG. Aug 27, 2025 · Compare ADG and Lapua brass for precision reloading. I’ve read that lapua doesn’t hold up as long and adg achieves same speed as lapua with less powder. Jan 5, 2004 · I think quality of ADG is for the most part excellent, but if your cartridge is available with Lapua brass that would be my choice purely on economics. The lapua brass is smaller in the web dimension than ADG. Also, ADG is the ONLY high end brass that I have found QA Dec 23, 2023 · If you could get any brass you wanted for a 6. 5 CM brass. Hopefully, this is not comparing volume of virgin brass (ADG) to fired brass (Lapua)??? Apr 7, 2024 · I'm looking for opinions on brass quality of alpha , peterson and others that make 6br brass compared to lapua. Folks have spoken high Feb 1, 2016 · Primarily with the match loads & Lapua brass, about 3-4 loads and the primer pockets have stretched to the point that I remove the brass from use. Jul 12, 2024 · I came to the conclusion that Lapua was not coming out with 300 WSM brass this year, so I pulled the trigger on some ADG stuff. 0. Oct 2, 2014 · Looking for 300WSM brass. Are they noticeably better than Lapua brass? That would be a very difficult question for someone else to answer definitively; you'd really want to compare them directly in your own hands. Jun 21, 2021 · If loading to high pressures for highest possible velocities, ADG would be the better choice since it is built heavier than Lapua. ADG a close third, but ADG needs to refine their "ready to load" status. I went ahead and ordered 100 rounds last. My Alpha Dasher brass has 10x loads and still going strong Aug 30, 2012 · I have found ADG to be the toughest brass in general including the primer pockets. Not finding much bad at all on it. How does the other brass compare in keeping tight primer pockets and lasting in general. Just curious what the thoughts are between the 2 brands mentioned. Going with either ADG or Lapua. Wondering if it's worth going to premium brass. I’m trying to decide on either Lapua, ADG, or Peterson brass Apr 3, 2014 · ADG seems to be hunting oriented so I buy ADG for hunting cartridges not covered by Lapua/Alpha Peterson seems to be good but I prefer Alpha or Lapua - I buy Peterson if price is right/others unavailable Alpha is my preferred brass for high volume. I think I have it narrowed down to Peterson, ADG Aug 8, 2021 · I voted for Lapua, as it is what I use for F-class in 22-250AI and 6. Mar 1, 2023 · Lapua has slightly MORE case capacity than ADG from the cases I have checked. 5x47 brass and neck it down to 6mm again. Peterson is very good as well. Sent from my iPhone Jan 9, 2019 · What size drill bit is used to enlarge the flash hole on SRP brass? I run some SRP Lapua Palma brass for my 308 and I hit a flat spot in velocity well below max load and I wonder if the flame is choked down to much for a full case of ball powder. Nov 30, 2008 · The primer were all hand decapped, the top charges in lapua popped free with very little effort, telling me that the pockets were loosening after 1 lower psi forming load and one hot load. It’s a 1 in 8 twist 26” barrel and I’m gonna be trying Berger 245’s or the 250 A-Tips for my load development. 5 PRC I’m looking for specifics on each cartridge individually as I’ve found that generally I love Lapua brass but I don’t love each of their offerings to the same level. 30 20 shot mean radian. My chamber is oversize from saami prc to accommodate adg brass and it's tight fit to saami Chambers. Top Shelf Brass: Lapua Alpha Peterson ADG Middle of the line Brass: Norma Nosler Hornady Economy Brass: Starline Remington Winchester I know there are Nov 30, 2021 · Hello friends, I’ve got a 300 Norma Mag coming in this week and need to purchase either Lapua or Peterson brass for it. I'm thinking of trying the ADG or Peterson, hoping for extended primer pocket life. It shoots . I have 13x firing now on my initial 20pcs of Lapua 6. 5PRC brass in my test rifle. I know in a previous thread Broz had some older Lapua brass but didn't want to speculate about the newer stuff without trying it so I'm just wondering if anyone has used or measured both Aug 13, 2021 · In my experience the best brass on the market is Lapua and ADG. Good brass that is a little softer than others such as ADG, Peterson, Alpha or Lapua. It's on par with Lapua IMO. ADG got on my radar via a thread on 338 and then because they will apparently be May 5, 2025 · Three brands stand out: ADG, Peterson, and Lapua. 060 is small flash, 0. 5x47. After that is Peterson (which has had production annealing/hardening issues in the past, but seems to be solid now), and lastly Norma brass (soft but decent). Just curious if anyone has tried them both and what they are Nov 24, 2020 · How does alpha 22 creedmoor brass compare to ADG or Lapua? I mostly deal with adg for 6. I shoot it all and would classify brass in three different classes. Cant say much about the other companies, but if Peterson makes the caliber you have I would definitely buy it. Dec 15, 2024 · Has anyone done any large sample testing on different brands of brass? As in noticing that your 20 shot groups are smaller with Lapua style brass vs say Hornady? Got a ton of Hornady brass. I will say, ADG and Alpha are both top notch and I believe that you are kinda splitting hairs between the three. Peterson holds almost 2 grains more water though. Dec 6, 2017 · So I decided to do a little test between these two makers of 6. While both Lapua and ADG ensure stringent quality control, ADG's main advantage lies in its broader cartridge selection, especially for the American market. Jan 26, 2023 · Been reading over at the hide guys having issues with Hornady and Lapua . All primer pockets doing well so far. xqpu1n uewp2j csi5 x5 sd z4q hcf ua1 zrop5 dljt07