.338 headstamp

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.338 headstamp

#1 Post by stottycake »

Hi.
I've just acquired some 338 brass,head stamped with a T.from what I've found out on tinterweb this could be Russian, Spanish, or Swiss made,just wondering if anyone could tell me if it's decent stuff,as I normally buy lapua brass,
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Al
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#2 Post by snayperskaya »

It was made by RUAG Ammotec A.G., Thun, Switzerland......the "T" is for Thun

As far as I'm aware Tula doesn't produce .338LM ammunition.
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#3 Post by stottycake »

Thanks for that,
Is it any good as in for reloading,
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#4 Post by dodgyrog »

RUAG brass is usually very good stuff!
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#5 Post by DanTheMan »

dodgyrog wrote:RUAG brass is usually very good stuff!
+1 to that.

If you do need fairly cheap 338 Lapua then this link works out at £120 per 100 cases delivered
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#6 Post by stottycake »

Thanks for the info guys,
Al
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