Ive nearly amassed all the components necessary for the trip to my gunsmith to have my 1-8 twist 243 put together. Trying to be prepared, I want to order at least 200 pieces of brass. I've worked with lapua before and it's damn fine but I ain't scared of sorting winchester flavor and save some coin. Thoughts?

Those interested:

Remmy SS 700
Rock #2 1-8 243 1" shank @ 22"
Micky MR lop 13.25
Timney trigger @ 1.5 lbs
PTG BM
Leupold 2.5x8-36 vx3 in Talleys (shocker)

Just seeing if I can avoid spending 200 bucks on brass?

I don't consider brass properly broken in until it's been fired once. Anneal, form, trim, and it's usually at least as good as any new brand you can buy. Try Brassman Brass.

Thanks Denton I'll check them out now.

I just ordered a couple boxes of Hornady to give them a whirl. I'm sort of in the same boat as you, but I doubt you're going to be able to beat the Lapua brass. Might be worth the $200 investment. I think all components are going to be a little scarce for the next _______ months, and when they're back in stock they'll cost more.

I am still running 50 cases of Nosler .243 brass I bought several years ago. It has been some tough stuff, requires very little trimming (which is a minor miracle with the .243).

P.S. I love the specs on your build, that is gonna be a very nice pea-shooter. and you've got exactly the right LOP on the McMillan too!

Thanks Dawg, glad someone appreciates it. I should probably just get a100 lapuas and call it good.

Lapua. You've built a great gun. Why [bleep] with [bleep] brass?

Raw wisdom. Yet I did skimp on the trigger, opting for the timney over the Jewell.

I think I'll like the wider trigger shoe of the timney. At least that was the thought.

I bought 300 pcs of Lapua 243 brass several years ago and was not impressed. I had case necks split on about 25% of it. The rifle was a custom built rig with a hart barrel and everything was done right.
You could look at the brass and see which ones were going to split before you shot. I ran about 40 or 50 rounds thru the gun and GAVE the brass away. I went to Winchester and never looked back. I never had a problem with Winchester brass (or Fed) out of that gun.
That is the last time I fell for the Lapua hype. I can take my time , hand sort trim etc and feel I have just as good or better than spending 3 to 4 times as much.
this is just my $.02 worth, but you did ask for opinions.