Alpha brass

[gixer1]

I currently use a couple of 6.5’s in the mighty creedmoor (stop laughing at the back! )

For my stalking rifle I use Lapua brass, and so I could differentiate between the two, for my target brass I used Starline, it’s served me will and has been pretty faultless. I decided recently to upgrade a little so bought some Alpha brass for the target loads…on running my Arc expander die/mandrel through them (.262”) I noticed they feel a little rough when doing so, and also when seating the bullets (ELD-M’s)….i chamfered inside and outside on the ones I loaded…still the same, it just has a roughness to it….anyone seen this with Alpha brass? Could it just be due to it being new and maybe a little rough in the neck ID? I’d be a bit disappointed if that’s the case! Supposed to be ultra premium brass!

Regards,
Gixer

 

[Eric the Red]

Don't have any issues with Alpha brass (other than getting hold of it). I have had good response from the email on the front of the box on a previous query if you do wish to raise it with them

 

[scotch_egg]

It’s because it is annealed and not tumbled after. Lapua must do something after annealing.

There is oxidation on a save after induction annealing I only realised this after watching the primal rights video and checking for it this morning when doing some 7mm SAUM brass.

I’ve bought 600 ADG 7mm SAUM and I’m very impressed with it. Just getting through some Norma brass before I swap.

 

[NullMac]

Yes. I emailed them. Mine was felt rough as, so huge forces to seat bullets.

They suggested wet tumbling with some metal polish mixed in. I don't have a wet tumbler. Cheapskate.

I do have some graphite powder so stuck some of that in a small container with 28gr of 8 shot and just dip the necks three times. Seating forces are hugely reduced. I have yet to test that I get consistent velocities though.

It is certainly premium brass wi some of the loads I have been running in 65CM

 

[MarinePMI]

Yes. I emailed them. Mine was felt rough as, so huge forces to seat bullets.

They suggested wet tumbling with some metal polish mixed in. I don't have a wet tumbler. Cheapskate.

I do have some graphite powder so stuck some of that in a small container with 28gr of 8 shot and just dip the necks three times. Seating forces are hugely reduced. I have yet to test that I get consistent velocities though.

It is certainly premium brass wi some of the loads I have been running in 65CM

Tumble them (dry media) with some liquid car wax in the media (mix the media nd wax first, before putting in the brass). The wax will coat the insides of the neck and give a smoother, more consistent neck tension.

 

[scotch_egg]

Where are people buying ADG in the U.K.? I had to import mine

 

[Malxwal]

Where are people buying ADG in the U.K.? I had to import mine

Black Rifle

 

[scotch_egg]

Are they still doing it? Last time I asked I was told they were concentrating on U.K. equipment

 

[Malxwal]

Are they still doing it? Last time I asked I was told they were concentrating on U.K. equipment

That may well be the case, I'm not a regular buyer, just jumped on a deal.

 

[Eric the Red]

Alpha Brass is via Brownells
ADG via CDSG

Both have limited availability

 

[scotch_egg]

Alpha Brass is via Brownells
ADG via CDSG

Both have limited availability

Apologies I’ve missed up alpha and ADG brass. Although can’t see Alpha on the Alpha CDSG website.

 

[gixer1]

I bought the Alpha via Brownells although had to wait for it to be sent from the USA…