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Old April 27, 2008, 12:15 PM   #1
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Where to find bulk 6.5x55 brass?

The title says it all, I think.

I can't seem to find brass from Remington or Winchester, so would I have to find boxer-primed surplus stuff?
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Old April 27, 2008, 12:28 PM   #2
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Graf & Sons, Midway, Cabela's all have new bulk 6.5X55 brass.
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Old April 27, 2008, 12:47 PM   #3
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Neither Winchester nor Remington make true 6.5x55 brass...you have to get Norma or Lapua

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Old April 27, 2008, 03:29 PM   #4
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Thanks guys

Wildalaska, what do you mean by "true" 6.5x55 brass?
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Old April 27, 2008, 03:44 PM   #5
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Wrong head dimensions....

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Old April 27, 2008, 10:51 PM   #6
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Doesn't Starline draw 6.5x55 brass? Seems right up their alley.
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