Hornady 6.5x55 SWEDE Unprimmed Brass Cases 50pk
Hornady 6.5x55 SWEDE Unprimmed Brass Cases 50pk
- Calibre: 6.5x55mm
- Product Type: Unprimed Brass Cases
- Quantity Per Pack: 50
- Manufacturer Part Number: 86263
- Material: Brass
- Condition: New, unprimed
- Primer Type: Large rifle
- Country Of Manufacturer: United States
For reloaders who refuse to compromise on consistency, the Hornady 6.5x55 SWEDE Unprimmed Brass Cases 50pk delivers the kind of precision that serious handloaders demand. The 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser is a cartridge with a loyal following in Australia, favoured by hunters and precision shooters alike for its excellent ballistic performance and inherent accuracy, and these cases are built to match that reputation. Hornady manufactures these to extremely tight tolerances, with every case running through a pressure calibration test to confirm uniform case expansion during firing. Whether you're developing a hunting load or working up a mid-range to long-range target round, these unprimed cases give you full control over primer selection and overall load development.
Hornady 6.5x55 SWEDE Unprimmed Brass Cases 50pk Key Features
- Calibre: 6.5x55mm, compatible with standard 6.5x55 reloading dies and suited to 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser rifles.
- Material: High-quality brass construction that supports consistent powder charges and pressures across multiple reloading cycles.
- Unprimed: Cases arrive new and unprimed, allowing you to select your own primer for tailored load development. Compatible with large rifle primers.
- Tight wall concentricity: Ensures proper bullet seating both in the case and in the chamber, contributing to uniform bullet release and consistent velocity.
- Uniform case wall thickness: Critical to accuracy, reducing variables that can affect pressure consistency from round to round.
- Consistent weight and capacity: Matched case weight and internal volume means predictable pressures and velocity across the entire batch, essential for load development and repeatable results.
- Pressure calibration tested: Every case is tested to ensure uniform expansion during firing, reducing the risk of inconsistent case sizing after firing.
- Designed for multiple reloads: The brass is drawn and annealed to withstand repeated reloading cycles, extending usable case life.
- Pack quantity: 50 cases per pack.
- Country of manufacture: United States.
Hornady has built a strong reputation among Australian reloaders for producing brass that performs consistently from the first load to the last, and these 6.5x55 cases are a solid foundation for anyone developing accurate, repeatable handloads for the range or the field.
What primer size do these Hornady 6.5x55 brass cases require?
These cases use a large rifle primer. Because they come unprimed, you have the flexibility to select your preferred large rifle primer brand and type to suit your specific handload recipe, whether you're developing hunting rounds or precision target loads.
How many times can these brass cases be reloaded?
Hornady manufactures these cases to extremely tight tolerances specifically with longevity in mind — they're designed to deliver more reloads per case compared to standard brass. Consistent wall thickness and quality brass construction help maintain case integrity across multiple reloading cycles.
Are these cases compatible with standard 6.5x55 reloading dies?
Yes, these Hornady brass cases are compatible with standard 6.5x55 reloading dies. They're manufactured to tight dimensional tolerances, ensuring consistent fit and reliable performance when used with your existing die set during the resizing and seating stages of handloading.
Who are these 6.5x55 unprimed brass cases best suited to?
These cases are ideal for reloaders using 6.5x55 Swedish Mauser rifles, hunters developing custom ammunition, and precision shooters building consistent mid-range to long-range loads. The unprimed condition and tight tolerances make them particularly well suited to handloaders focused on accuracy and repeatable results.
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