According to an article published in Handloader magazine, lifespan of .308 brass that they tested was as follows:
1. Norma (24 reloads to failure)
2. Remington (nickel plated) (22 reloads to failure)
3. Remington (not nickel plated) (20 reloads to failure)
4. Lapua (15 reloads to failure)
5. Winchester (14 reloads to failure)
6. Federal (nickel plated) (13 reloads to failure)
7. Federal (plain) (13 reloads to failure)
8. Hornady (12 reloads to failure)
9. Federal (military) (11 reloads to failure)
10. Nosler (11 reloads to failure)
