There was a time I wouldn't pay the price of premium brass, but more recently I'm beginning to think it's worth it. My Lapua brass sure lasts a long time, has more consistent springback and neck wall thickness, primer pockets hold up very well, and seems to be "stronger" brass for lack of a better description.
Having said that, I also like the Sig brass I'm currently using, and good 'ol WW brass lasts a fair amount of time and can make accurate loads. I gave up on Nosler brass, some was so soft it was showing ejector marks with minimum powder charges, and in other cartridges still had a relatively short lifespan. My Hornady brass is not bad, but not great either.
