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Joe in Fla · Joined: Jan 05 2011 Posts: 1 Location: c Florida

Has anyone tried this brass? What's your opinion of it?
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gwsiii · Joined: Aug 21 2003 Posts: 2240 Location: Hayden, AL

I don't have any reloading experience, maybe someone will drop by with some info. Sorry. Trey
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1gewehr · Joined: Nov 30 2010 Posts: 10 Location: Middle TN

I have not used the 6.5x51r brass. I have used the Prvi .303 Savage and 8x50R Lebel brass. So far, it has been fine. But I do not have any cases that have been loaded more than twice, so there is no telling how well the brass will hold up.

DEFUC · Joined: Aug 17 2004 Posts: 200 Location: UP of michigan

The prvi 6.5x51 brass is the best brass available right now for the arisaka..Ive loaded thousands of rounds of it and no complaints at all. Norma is ok for the occassional batch but the cost is prohibitive and there isnt any real ly appreciable differnce in quality, you may get a couple more reloadings with the norma,but you pay 2 1/2 times as much to start with . the last couple years the 6.5x51 is all I use for the t-38's

Mike Rockhill · Joined: Jan 09 2006 Posts: 58 Location: SE Pennsylannia

Dont sweat the 51 part (if thats the part your concerned about). Its been called 6.5x50, 50.5 and 51 over the decades. This is good brass for the price and i, like dave ,have done alot of loading with it with great results. However i have run into small issues that i think are worth noting. One is that privy primer pockets are tight and might need a little work with a chamfer tool or crimp remover to ease primer seating. The other is variations in rim thickness that can alter what shell holder(s) you use. Not guaranteed problems, just things to keep in mind if you encounter difficulties. Norma is also great brass, but retail cost is pretty high. I only get some when i find it loose in gun shops or shows for bargain prices.
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DEFUC · Joined: Aug 17 2004 Posts: 200 Location: UP of michigan

Holy Cow, Its Rockhill!!!!!! Long time no hear/see..thought you'd ran off to collect saki cups or something.

Mike Rockhill · Joined: Jan 09 2006 Posts: 58 Location: SE Pennsylannia

hey dave, how ya been? I have to pull away from the internet thing everynow and then, lotta stupidity flying around lately. But Im feeling rusty and out of practice and recently got a new 99, so im in the mood.
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DEFUC · Joined: Aug 17 2004 Posts: 200 Location: UP of michigan

Im getting by, about moved on from japanese rifles,for the moment anyway.still doing the reloading thing,and now mainly collecting military sporters and oddities,assorted carbines etc.

Mike Rockhill · Joined: Jan 09 2006 Posts: 58 Location: SE Pennsylannia

you still coming to the shootout right?
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DEFUC · Joined: Aug 17 2004 Posts: 200 Location: UP of michigan

Not sure about this year, the missus has a lot of medical stuff going on,maybe right in the middle of the shootout,so i may miss this year, if so ILL be there the next one ,not sure I can stand missing it tho, or my week of visiting with Trey and his family, still very uncertain this year.