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Thread: Issues with Lapua 6.5x55 brass fitting shell holder

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  1. 13-12-2016, 05:42 PM #1
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    That bloody Lapua brass is shit mate.

    I'd get rid of it and replace it with quality brass like Winchester.

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    IIRC, Lapua (and probably Norma) brass has a slightly larger base diameter (.480) than the american ones (0.473)
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