Using PPU Brass

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I know the size of the PPU brass in 6.5x55mm is Euro correct but I have been warned by a friend that they would need to be annealed as the brass is really hard.

Anyone else found this or would I be good to go using once fired PPU brass as is.

I plan to load for long range this winter and I have a pile of Remington and PPU brass, I will be using whatever weighs out the closest for consistency but wanted to get opinions on the PPU, if any other prep is necessary.

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I don't know specifically if 6.5x55mm is any different than any other PPU brass but I currently run PPU in my .223 and 300WM. It is good brass. I have 400 reloaded 10 - 11 times with the .223 and 300 reloaded 4 - 6 times of 300WM and I have not had to anneal either yet. Both are starting to get testier to resize but I just slow down and give them a bit longer resting time in the die. The extra second or two helps to keep them from just bouncing back as much. Pretty sure that I will have to anneal sooner rather than later though.
Now, that Remington brass is questionable. I used it in my .308 and .223 for a while. When new it was all over the place for wall thickness, weight, and length. I'd keep it separate from the PPU and weight sort at a minimum. If this brass isn't from your gun be sure to clean them, visually inspect for any obvious signs of problems, check primer pockets, full length resize and visually inspect for any obvious signs of problems again.
 
rick357 said:
I don't know specifically if 6.5x55mm is any different than any other PPU brass but I currently run PPU in my .223 and 300WM. It is good brass. I have 400 reloaded 10 - 11 times with the .223 and 300 reloaded 4 - 6 times of 300WM and I have not had to anneal either yet. Both are starting to get testier to resize but I just slow down and give them a bit longer resting time in the die. The extra second or two helps to keep them from just bouncing back as much. Pretty sure that I will have to anneal sooner rather than later though.
Now, that Remington brass is questionable. I used it in my .308 and .223 for a while. When new it was all over the place for wall thickness, weight, and length. I'd keep it separate from the PPU and weight sort at a minimum. If this brass isn't from your gun be sure to clean them, visually inspect for any obvious signs of problems, check primer pockets, full length resize and visually inspect for any obvious signs of problems again.
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I have 200 Remington and at least 200 once fired in my gun PPU, another 200 PPU that was from someone else. Everything will be tumbled but I have my stuff separate from the bought stuff, going to sort and discard the upper and lower weight stuff after sizing, cleaning and trimming. I am just looking to have pie plate accuracy at 500 yards but anything I can do to help I will.
 
Weigh them and compare to other commercial brands. Most are OK but I have some 7mm mag PPU that is 50gr heavier then Norma brass.
 
No issue using it w/o annealing, it's great brass. All the stuff I've seen has visible annealing already. Unless it's been shot so much it needs it again, it shouldn't be hard.

Starline is the one I've found to be HARD.
 
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