Factory brass for reloading?

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So the plan is to get into reloading my own 6.5 Creedmoor but until that happens I`m gonna buy some ammo

Can I keep the brass for when I`m setup to reload? If so are all brass jackets suitable or what should I be looking to buy?
 
Most people that even think about reloading, save their brass just in case they start. All brass is not created equal though, so depending on your accuracy wants, you may end up buying some higher quality brass for precision loads. An example is that I saved all my .308 brass and I do reload it all, but I also bought some new Lapua brass for developing more accurate loads.
 
prevost12 said:
I recommend buying a reputable manual and reading it cover to cover. It not a hobby to get into without being properly informed.
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Amen to that! Read all the manuals you can find, watch many you tubes ( I found that helpful when I started ). Also, if you know someone who reloads, get their advice. Then when you do start, check everything multiple times, always start with starting powder loads etc. it's all about safety.
 
Sniffer said:
So the plan is to get into reloading my own 6.5 Creedmoor but until that happens I`m gonna buy some ammo

Can I keep the brass for when I`m setup to reload? If so are all brass jackets suitable or what should I be looking to buy?
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Yes, for sure keep the brass. Hornady brass is the best currently available for the 6.5 CM, so I would buy Hornady factory loads. Not sure if Norma or Nosler which are said to use the same brass load the 6.5 CM. That is another option, but it tends to be a very costly one. And as Laker415 says, there is supposed to be Lapua available later this year.
 
If you Google Hornady 6.5 Creedmoor you will see its a love, hate relationship with reloaders and Hornady brass.

With many saying the Hornady brass is on the soft side compared to Lapua.

Reloading is about quality and uniformity and if you have mixed brass or brass from different lots the brass will not be uniform.

Bottom line, pick a brand of brass and stay with it, case capacity will effect chamber pressure and varies with brands.
 
Hornady is major hit and miss. I picked up some 270Win a guy before me left behind, it was factory once fired and had a separation ring forming in the middle of the case all the way around. If it was reloaded it would have separated. I got it home and weighed it, and it was about 30gr lighter then Rem/Win/Fed brass.
Now I've bought brass only in 257Wby and 9.3x62 and it's been fine...proper weight, and holding up well.
 
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