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I have read and heard good things about the Nosler brass. I haven't splurged to try it out. Usually if I go the route of upper end brass its on Lapua.
Take a look at Petersen Cartridge. Peterson Cartridge | Match-Grade Brass Rifle CasingsThat Lapua is the shizdizel
At least you didn't have to give up your first born.I took a loan out on my house, sold my left nut and kidney to by 1200 cases for my .308 loads.
I will give Peterson a look. Thinking of drinking the 6.5Cremore Koolaid, if I do I will be looking for more good brass.For my money, Lapua, Petersen, Norma, then Nosler.
Look at the inside of your brass. In Winchester, RP, FC, SSA, Hornady, and PPU that I've looked at, you will see a fold or sharp internal edge at the base of the brass where the wall starts to turn up.
When you look inside Norma, Lapua, Petersen brass, you see curved inside cups and what appears to be a thicker primer base.
In loading 338 Lapua, Hornady has the reputation of being soft brass. I haven't found a problem with it.
Loading 338 Edge (300 RUM necked up to 338), I use RP, FC and Norma. Much prefer to use the Norma.
I note FC and RP brass primer pockets get loose after just a few loadings. I don't swage.
I've collected many FC in 223 off the range that have split necks.
I've had more PPU brass than any other be too fat on the rim to insert into the cartridge holder.
I've had more LC fail cartridge check after resizing than any other.
Where it would get interesting is if someone kept a batch of 200 brass, measured their primer cups, kept track of changes to neck tension (requires Inline press and Wilson dies + gauge), and number of loadings. Me, I'm too lazy.
Take a look at Petersen Cartridge. Peterson Cartridge | Match-Grade Brass Rifle Casings
At least you didn't have to give up your firstborn.