8x57 IS RWS or Lapua Brass Sources in the US?

[C. Stockwell]

Hi all:

With the current ammo situation and my recent acquisition of a couple surplus Mausers, I'm going to start handloading. Does anyone know of where I can find RWS 8x57 brass? If not now, who should restock it? I found Huntington Die Specialists, but they have every classic European caliber available... except 8mm.

https://www.huntingtons.com/store/home.php?cat=275&sort=orderby&sort_direction=0&objects_per_page=50

I'd also not say no to some Lapua brass, but I'm finding nothing at all. I did find some listings for out of stock Lapua Naturalis 8x57 ammo, but at an eyebrow raising $75-85 per twenty rounds.

Worse comes to worse, I have Remington brass, but I'd rather try and find some RWS or Lapua.

Thanks in advance!

-Craig

 

[flatwater bill]

I load for this cartridge a lot....about my favorite African plains game cartridge. European brass hard to come by now.......consider yourself fortunate to have ANY brass on hand. Remington: a little thick, a little soft.........but does the job............if I find a source, I will let you know...............FWB

 

[Ray B]

The headstamp wont be correct, but 8x57 can be formed from 30-06 which should be available in Lapua

 

[C. Stockwell]

I load for this cartridge a lot....about my favorite African plains game cartridge. European brass hard to come by now.......consider yourself fortunate to have ANY brass on hand. Remington: a little thick, a little soft.........but does the job............if I find a source, I will let you know...............FWB

Just to follow up, have you ever done business with German Gun Imports of Mobile, AL? Their website mentions that they sell RWS 8x57 IS brass:

http://www.german-gun-imports.com/Ammunition,-bullets,-brass-and-supplies/

 

[flatwater bill]

I must look...........thanks...................FWB