What's the best brand for 35 Rem Brass?

[PatMarlin]

I just bought some once fired, and I have the choice of Rem or Hornady head stamp. I was wondering if there are any preferences amoungst cast boolit bretheren?

[felix]

Hornady typically has heavier brass, at least in the past. If I may say so, I would compare it to Starline. Depends on gun's chamber. If tight, get the Remmie. ... felix

[PatMarlin]

Rifles will be Marlin circa 1972 micro, and 1950 ballard.

No chamber casts so I don't know how tight they run?

[jonk]

I'd say chamber tightness doesn't matter. Your sizing die will return the external dimension of the brass to factory specs, whether it is 'heavy' or 'thin' brass. The only spot it might matter is in the neck for bullet release, but I'd think any commercial brass will be thin enough for that.

I have Remington, works fine for me.

[felix]

My Marlin in 35R is non-micro groove and has a very tight neck. Boolits in RP brass must not exceed 358, and they shoot just fine. If that is your situation, go with the Remmie brass. The micro gun might be able to handle thicker necked brass. Ask for a sample. ... felix

[felix]

Jonk, be advised that statement of yours is not correct SOMETIMES. I'm glad Pat asked the question because it is or can be critical in that gun model/caliber. I was surprised how tight that chamber was for a lever gun in particular. Suspect a large chamber with large grooves in the modern guns, however. I think Ruger has learned that we are savvy enough to detect small chambers with large grooves, especially with revolters. The converse has been true in years past with the 45 colt, rifle and revolter. ... felix

[Morgan Astorbilt]

It's a Remington caliber(For the Mod.8), I'd buy the Remington brass for this reason alone.
Morgan

[PatMarlin]

Well I could get half and half, but I might as well play it safe and get Remington. No time for samples.

Thanks for the input.

[runfiverun]

i have rifles that actually have brass preferences as far as groups go and other variables my 94 won't eject rem brass reliably.
my ackley loves rem brass.
go figure.
but the brass thickness issue is a good place to look if you need that extra .001 or2 for clearance and don't want to turn necks.