NOSLER 6.5 CREED Brass!

[demolitionman]

Nosler's site officially lists the 6.5 Creed on their brass list! I know a lot of you have been wondering when or if Nosler was really going to release their own brass for this caliber. Well here's the link on their page:
Brass - Nosler - Bullets, Ammunition, Rifles, Brass, Reloading Data, Hunting, Shooting, Reloading, Load Data

But damn, almost twice the bills as Hornady!

 

[B3dlam]

Hopefully more companies will start picking up 6.5 creedmoor it made me nervous only relying on hornady for brass.

Nosler Custom Reloading Brass 6.5 Creedmoor Box of 50

$65 for a box of 50 is a little steep but when hornady is $35 for 50 but if its good brass and availble I will probably pick some up.

 

[shoot4fun]

Nosler brass is always more expensive. They weight sort, chamfer, inspect more carefully and deburr so it is basically ready to reload right out of the box. I have had good luck with Nosler brass in 260 (before Lapua started making it) and expect the same from their 6.5CM brass when it appears.

 

[tomcatfan]

Not that many people want it, but I wonder if Nosler will tap into the 6.5x47 market?

 

[thrusty]

6.5CM is gaining a lot of popularity. It won't be long until it becomes mainstream and you see all the top brass makers adding it to their list.

 

[Skigolfmike]

It would be interesting to know if the brass in Nosler brass is higher quality than the Hornaday brass or if it will last longer. The issue with the Hornaday brass will probably be loose primer pockets. My thrice fired are looser than new, but still OK. I figure I can get at least 10 firings out of the Hornaday brass, especially if I anneal every other firing. Some of my Lapua 308 brass has 15 firings and is still going strong. How does Nosler compare to Lapua quality?

 

[Killswitch Engage]

ive really had nothing but great results with hornady brass for my creedmoor. i see absolutely no reason to spend twice money on brass that would yield me probably no better results then i already get and would make me cringe like hell when i loose pieces at a sniper match. that said, im glad more options may be coming. thats good!

 

[steveptr]

More options! Sweet deal

 

[GUNZ n AMMO]

I'll wait for Lapua to make the 6.5CM brass... atleast I know I'm getting top quality brass if I'm going to pay more than what Hornady is selling them for...

 

[demolitionman]

It's just good to see some other mfg on board. When I was looking into various 6.5 calibers and got interested in 65creedmoor, I read many articles of writers going on about how this is a Hornady pet cartridge and thus would be doomed to an early death because the .260 Remy would eclipse the creedmoor in availability and reloading support. I don't know much about reloading but I do know the cartridge for me has been very forgiving on my reloading bench and at the range.

 

[steveptr]

With the creeds ballistics its been really talked about and you gun manufactures making guns chambered in this cartage and its been gaining respect. Hopefully it become more popular.

 

[ED_RN]

Nosler has yet to deliver brass that they annouced last year. I would also caution that the supply will be hit and miss, not like there will be year round supply.
So if and when it hits the market you better buy what you can. It was 10 mo between runs of 280AI brass.

 

[shoot4fun]

I have good supply of 6.5CM brass and a few boxes of factory AMax ammo. I feed two guns, one an APA on a Badger M2008 and the other a TC Icon Precision Hunter that I screwed into a XLR chassis. It is a fun gun. Lighter than the APA by a bunch and shoots under 1/2 MOA with factory 140 AMax. I am one who really would like to see this round become more accepted by manufacturers. The Icon I have is out of production (not just the 6.5CM) but I know Ruger and Savage are shipping guns in the caliber.