Which 6.5 PRC brass

[deerhunter64]

I am rapidly approaching senior citizen status. I decided to build a rifle in 6.5 PRC which should be completed just prior to my 55th birthday in December. I seriously wish Lapua made brass but obviously not yet or possibly ever. What is my best option for high quality brass. Rifle will be a GAP Crusader used mainly for target practice and long range hunting. I know it is heavy but I can easily carry it in my hunting pack without noticing it much.

 

[Barrelnut]

HA!HA!. Just heard that 55 is the new 35. So I'm sure you've got plenty of tread left.
As far as I know, ADG is the only optional supplier of quality 6.5 PRC brass other than Hornady and they are usually out of stock.
Lapua 6.5-284 brass is about $30.00 cheaper per hundred than ADG 6.5 PRC brass.
If I wanted Lapua brass, I would just do a 6.5-284. That's my plan anyway, but I also already have a long action.

 

[Weatherby Fan]

At this time you have a few options,

Hornady Brass- which I haven't had one issue with the few hundred Ive used
Bertram Brass- seems good with the 1st 100 Ive used, rough necks on them
ADG Brass- I have 400 of them but haven't used them yet, consistent weights
Gunwerks Brass- Ive used 100 of these and they were fine, no issues, not sure who makes them for Gunwerks.....ADG ? or Bertram ?

 

[Deleted member 103481]

ADG makes gunwerks brass. Gunwerks usually runs a little cheaper than ADG

 

[deerhunter64]

For a 54 year old I keep myself in very good shape. I toted my 14 pound rifle/ scope combo on an antelope hunt quite a distance with no discomfort at all. I have a 6.5-284 Norma which is very accurate but I just wanted something slightly different to try. I will have to look at ADG brass. How does it compare to Hornady ? I think I already know the answer.

 

[fabricator21]

Gunwerks/adg hands down.

 

[CUTTER1]

ADG brass is great stuff. Have it in several calibers, only issue I've had is the 6.5 PRC which I can't seam to get to shoot well in a gun that is proven sub .5 MOA. Going to try Bertram brass on Tuesday! Hornady brass in my other 6.5 PRC has been flawless with both 135 & 156 Bergers. If no wind in the am will try the Hornady brass in the new gun!

 

[distantfoe]

ADG = Lapua quality

 

[jreagle]

FWIW - Have had good luck with GunWerks brass; it didn't need as much prep as Bertram or Hornady. 6 firings so far, primer pockets and case heads are still good.
They had it in stock at a reasonable price when purchased a few months ago...

 

[Kimber7man]

I'd expect Alpha Munitions to start making PRC brass soon too,,,

 

[ronstone09]

I am rapidly approaching senior citizen status. I decided to build a rifle in 6.5 PRC which should be completed just prior to my 55th birthday in December. I seriously wish Lapua made brass but obviously not yet or possibly ever. What is my best option for high quality brass. Rifle will be a GAP Crusader used mainly for target practice and long range hunting. I know it is heavy but I can easily carry it in my hunting pack without noticing it much.

I like lupua 1st, then I go

I am rapidly approaching senior citizen status. I decided to build a rifle in 6.5 PRC which should be completed just prior to my 55th birthday in December. I seriously wish Lapua made brass but obviously not yet or possibly ever. What is my best option for high quality brass. Rifle will be a GAP Crusader used mainly for target practice and long range hunting. I know it is heavy but I can easily carry it in my hunting pack without noticing it much.

 

[jpndave]

I'd expect Alpha Munitions to start making PRC brass soon too,,,

Alpha is a little ways out but it's on their radar. I wouldn't hesitate to run their brass. Great company, product and people. I'm running their 6mm Creedmoor SRP.

 

[JAYgs8163]

I am rapidly approaching senior citizen status. I decided to build a rifle in 6.5 PRC which should be completed just prior to my 55th birthday in December. I seriously wish Lapua made brass but obviously not yet or possibly ever. What is my best option for high quality brass. Rifle will be a GAP Crusader used mainly for target practice and long range hunting. I know it is heavy but I can easily carry it in my hunting pack without noticing it much.

I think Lapua will be making brass for this sooner rather than later. Too many off the shelf quality rifles being chambered in this round now.

 

[Doug Herold]

HA!HA!. Just heard that 55 is the new 35. So I'm sure you've got plenty of tread left.
As far as I know, ADG is the only optional supplier of quality 6.5 PRC brass other than Hornady and they are usually out of stock.
Lapua 6.5-284 brass is about $30.00 cheaper per hundred than ADG 6.5 PRC brass.
If I wanted Lapua brass, I would just do a 6.5-284. That's my plan anyway, but I also already have a long action.

I "second " the 6.5-284... You can either use Lapua or Hornady. If you use the Hornady, make sure you get the big bottle of Aspirin at Walmart. They sell it in bottles of 1000.