Dumb question; .308 vs .308 Match Brass

[Kwikvette]

I'm sure I already know the answer but I'm going to ask the question;

I gave away a ton of once fired brass with the intent to stick with one brand.

I've found brass in both .308 Winchester and .308 Winchester Match

The rifle I plan to purchase brass for has a .308 Winchester Match chamber, and was built by Spartan Precision (stupid accurate rifle).

I've shot FGMM .308 with great results.

I've reloaded my own .308 recipe with .308 brass and achieved slightly better than great results.

The reason for .308 Winchester Match, I assume, is that the brass is a closer match to my chamber vs fire forming .308 brass, correct?

So is it then just a marketing gimmick to ask more for .308 Winchester Match than .308 Winchester

[smoothy8500]

The reason for .308 Winchester Match, I assume, is that the brass is a closer match to my chamber vs fire forming .308 brass, correct?

So is it then just a marketing gimmick to ask more for .308 Winchester Match than .308 Winchester

Depending on the "Match" reamer spec, your chamber may be tighter in the body/shoulder (Obermeyer), tight-neck, or have a different throat/leade (95 Palma, M118 Match). What is your "Match" chambering spec?

As for the brass, supposedly some mfr are more stringent in weight and thickness of the brass. Others such as LC, Match basically means there is no primer crimp or uses OTM projectile.

Sticking to one mfr of brass makes sense regardless. At least you will find one load and be consistent. Peterson seems to be the new standard for quality brass.

[ar15barrels]

The reason for .308 Winchester Match, I assume, is that the brass is a closer match to my chamber vs fire forming .308 brass, correct?

No.

Match brass is supposed to be more consistent throughout a lot than standard brass.

[Kwikvette]

Depending on the "Match" reamer spec, your chamber may be tighter in the body/shoulder (Obermeyer), tight-neck, or have a different throat/leade (95 Palma, M118 Match). What is your "Match" chambering spec?

As for the brass, supposedly some mfr are more stringent in weight and thickness of the brass. Others such as LC, Match basically means there is no primer crimp or uses OTM projectile.

Sticking to one mfr of brass makes sense regardless. At least you will find one load and be consistent. Peterson seems to be the new standard for quality brass.

No.

Match brass is supposed to be more consistent throughout a lot than standard brass.

So then 'Match' brass is marketed the same way as 'Match' ammo; more consistent overall vs non-match.

I guess it'll just be safe to buy something like Peterson brass for my .308, and I can just ignore the 'Match' part since quality brass will be much more consistent anyway.

I've got a lot of Nosler that I've had great success with in my .300wm

We can put this thread to rest then; I only asked because I happen to own (and have seen online), .308 Match chamberings.

[longrange1]

buy better brass and do not drink the match coolaid...its the same brass with fancy box

[Kwikvette]

buy better brass and do not drink the match coolaid...its the same brass with fancy box

As long as it's shiny right

[smoothy8500]

So out of curiosity, what chamber spec is your rifle?

[Kwikvette]

So out of curiosity, what chamber spec is your rifle?

Can find out tomorrow.

[MongooseV8]

Most standard match chambers Ive seen are just a longer throat to load the long skinny bullets out as far as possible.

[longrange1]

As long as it's shiny right

shinny brass is better than match brass any day.

[J-cat]

The reason for .308 Winchester Match, I assume, is that the brass is a closer match to my chamber vs fire forming .308 brass, correct?

So is it then just a marketing gimmick to ask more for .308 Winchester Match than .308 Winchester

[ar15barrels]

Most standard match chambers Ive seen are just a longer throat to load the long skinny bullets out as far as possible.

Or in the case of a 308, shorter than normal if they are setup for 155's.

[smoothy8500]

It seems a lot of shooters with "Match" chambers don't know exactly what chamber they have or what the specs mean.

[ar15barrels]

It seems a lot of shooters with "Match" chambers don't know exactly what chamber they have or what the specs mean.

I have 6 or 7 different 308 match reamers.
I have marked the throat length and the neck diameter on each of the reamer tubes.
I select a reamer based on asking the customer what ammo or bullets they want to run.
I log what reamer I used on their build sheet.
Any of my customers can request that info later if they didn't take a picture of their build sheet on the build day.

[jimmykan]

It seems a lot of shooters with "Match" chambers don't know exactly what chamber they have or what the specs mean.

I like the 1995 Palma chamber for 308.