6.5x55 brass

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I have a 6.5 AI, I am wondering what kinds of brass you guys have used and what kind of luck you had with it in accuracy, lifespan, and consistancy of weight.
Thanks
Al

 

[CyaN1de]

If you want the best brass possible, get Lapua. They make 6.5x55.

 

[Ganderite]

lapua is best. i used Winchester in my F class rifle. Loasted many relaods just fine. Burned out the barerl. Still have the brass.

 

[Fassteel]

Brass

Al

Lapua is the best but it is tough to come by. Use winchester for your load developement. FS

 

[peterdobson]

Lapua is not hard to come buy, we have many thousands.

Regards,

Peter

 

[Andy]

Lapua is not hard to come buy, we have many thousands.

Regards,

Peter

....and it's not really that expensive - about $75/100 compared to $50/100 for Winchester. If you keep your loads moderate, minimally size the brass and anneal every five times or so, they will last for many reloads.

Why not buy a bag of 50 Winchester and a box of 100 Lapua? Run them side-by-side for your own comparison.

 

[peterdobson]

Bet a beer on Lapua

 

[Woodbeef]

Bet a beer on Lapua

I'll volunteer to hold all the bets......