Does anyone have any idea/theory as to why the components (BRASS) for this caliber have suddenly become so hard to find? I've tried every MAJOR supplier/distribution and have not found anything but a little bit of Hornady brass? Wonder if the caliber is becoming 'extinct' already.. or very popular?!
6.5 Creedmoor...??
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CreamySmooth
CGN frequent flyer
Very popular. I'm running still on the original 200 Hornady brass I bought when I got my rifle... Reloaded 5 times already... Need more and can't find it.
22-250 is better for making 6.5cm if you have the choice.
- Location
- marsden,sk.canada
If i am in a pinch, I just by factory (shoots great), then use the brass. I have always been able to find one or the other tho.
- Location
- Lloydminster, Alberta
as of this morning, we still have hornady brass in stock :
http://store.prophetriver.com/hornady-6-5-creedmoor-50ct/
also, have winchester ammo if you want to fire it (to get the brass)
The shoulder on the 6.5 cartridge makes it more difficult to do whereas its pretty straight forward to convert 308 to 260 with a sizer die. This is the dilemma that I am in. Considering converting a bolt and a gas gun to either 6.5 CM or 260 Rem.
Thanks for all the information. I was a little concerned that Norma and Nosler (for whatever 'reason') slowed production on their brass. The Hornady brass doesn't seem to hold up very well with reloads.. Regardless, thanks to all who took time to respond!! Appreciated!
Mystic Precision
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Summerland, BC
Most US ammo manf have decided component brass is not making them as much money as selling the factory ammo.
The amount of brass has tightened tremendously. Also, a bunch of chamberings have been discontinued.
But there is new supply for various chambering... usually at much higher prices.
As long as a shooter plans ahead, supply is not bad... Just don't expect to see on the shelf some weird or popular chambering.
Jerry
The amount of brass has tightened tremendously. Also, a bunch of chamberings have been discontinued.
But there is new supply for various chambering... usually at much higher prices.
As long as a shooter plans ahead, supply is not bad... Just don't expect to see on the shelf some weird or popular chambering.
Jerry
