Description
Lapua's .308 Win Palma brass is the case a lot of serious long-range reloaders reach for when they want to squeeze every bit of consistency out of their loads. It was developed alongside the U.S. Palma team, which is about as demanding a proving ground as the sport offers, and the small rifle primer design is the heart of what makes it special. The smaller primer pocket leaves more metal around the head, so the pockets hold tight through far more firings than standard large primer .308 brass, which is a big deal when you're running stout competition loads.
What Sets the .308 Palma Small Primer Case Apart
The switch to a small rifle primer and the tighter .059 inch flash hole isn't just marketing. Shooters running Palma and F-TR loads consistently report lower extreme spread and standard deviation numbers compared to large primer brass, and in long-range work where bullets can go transonic at distance, that tighter velocity consistency keeps your elevation honest. Pair it with a magnum or benchrest small rifle primer and most loads come together nicely.
Reloadability You Can Count On
Like all Lapua brass, the base, body, and neck are made to hold exact tolerances over repeated reloading cycles. The case heads are drawn hard for a long service life, and the necks and shoulders handle resizing and firing without losing their dimensions. Reloaders routinely get a lot of cycles out of these before pockets ever start to loosen, which stretches the value of every box.
A Few Things Worth Knowing Before You Load
This is new, unprimed brass, not loaded ammunition, so you'll be supplying your own primers, powder, and bullets. Because of the small .059 inch flash hole, you'll want a small flash hole decapping pin rather than a standard one to avoid bending or sticking it. Many loaders also lean toward magnum small rifle primers for reliable ignition, especially if you shoot in colder temperatures. It arrives in Lapua's cardboard case box that keeps everything in pristine shape during shipping.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Lapua
- Caliber: .308 Winchester (Palma)
- Primer Type: Small Rifle Primer (SRP)
- Flash Hole: .059 inch (1.5 mm)
- Primed: No, unprimed
- Intended Use: Long-range target and competition
- Quantity: 100 count
- Packaging: Cardboard case box
- Manufacturer Part Number: 4PH7226C
- UPC: 6418267200936
What’s Included
- 100 unprimed Lapua .308 Win Palma brass cases
- Lapua cardboard case box
Frequently Asked Questions
What primer does the Lapua .308 Palma brass take?
It uses a small rifle primer, which is what the Palma designation refers to. Many reloaders choose magnum or benchrest small rifle primers for consistent ignition, especially in colder weather. Keep in mind large rifle primers will not fit the small pocket.
Does this .308 Palma brass come primed or as loaded ammo?
No. This is new, unprimed brass only, not loaded ammunition. You'll supply your own primers, powder, and bullets to build your loads.
Why choose the small primer Palma brass over standard large primer .308 brass?
The small primer pocket leaves more metal around the case head, so the pockets stay tight through more firings under high pressure loads. Competitive shooters also tend to see lower extreme spread and standard deviation, which helps keep elevation consistent at long range. For Palma and F-TR work, it's a popular go-to.
Do I need special tools to reload this Palma brass?
The small flash hole measures about .059 inch, which is tighter than standard .308 brass. You'll want a small flash hole decapping pin so a standard pin doesn't bend, stick, or damage the flash hole. Otherwise your normal .308 dies will work fine.





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