Your thoughts on Unicorn Brass prices

[ROLEXrifleman]

Just curious what everyone's thoughts are on the market value of very hard to find brass.
Should it be priced in line with readily available prices or does it's rarity as "the best" or no longer made justify a RIDICULOUS asking price?

For topic purposes we are talking about 100 pieces of virgin Lapua brass in .300 Win Mag

 

[bstewrat3]

It's worth asking the ridiculous price if people will pay it. Some cases and even bullets have a mythical reputation that people will pay almost anything to get. I think I want Lapua or Norma brass when taking up a new round, but always come to my senses and realize my purposes are served just as well with our domestic stuff. I have some Hornady .358 SSP-SP bullets that were discontinued a couple years ago that sold new for around 20 cents each that are bring well over a dollar each now, but they don't kill any better than what is still available.

 

[Mgderf]

Yes.
It's called the law of supply and demand.

 

[Brownie]

Lapua never made 300 WM brass. It was actually made by Norma for Lapua

 

[Leadeye]

Try finding 577X450 for an Enfield. I have to make mine.

 

[AmmoManAaron]

Try finding 577X450 for an Enfield. I have to make mine.

Do you use Magtech 24ga shotgun brass, 577 Nitro Express brass, or something else?

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

Lapua never made 300 WM brass. It was actually made by Norma for Lapua

And it was made to lapua's specs which are different than Norma's, so it's a little more than just a head stamp difference. Primer pockets don't get loose as yuck as Norma brass and the stretching is very minimal. I've had pieces last twice that of other manufacturers before there was even a hint of the pocket opening up.

 

[Leadeye]

Do you use Magtech 24ga shotgun brass, 577 Nitro Express brass, or something else?

The Magtech stuff.