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The 6.5 PRC has earned its spot as one of the go-to long-range magnums, and Peterson's brass is built to get everything out of it. This is unprimed, large rifle primer brass sold in a box of 50, made specifically for reloaders who want consistent internal volume and cases that hold up firing after firing. Peterson wasn't happy with the factory brass floating around for this cartridge, so they built their own with the same durability and tight tolerances they're known for across their lineup.
Every Peterson case runs through a heavily monitored 16-step manufacturing process, and it shows on the bench. The case walls, primer pockets, and flash holes are held to consistent dimensions, which is exactly what you want when you're chasing low ES and SD numbers during load development. Reloaders regularly report mouths that are perfectly round, no dings or dents, and cases that are essentially ready to load after a light chamfer and deburr. The brass runs a touch on the softer side, which many find gives it good sizing feel and dependable neck tension.
The 6.5 PRC bridges the gap between the 6.5 Creedmoor and the bigger magnums, letting you push heavy-for-caliber bullets at velocities just under the 3,200 FPS PRS speed limit while burning less powder and kicking less than the old .264 Win Mag or 6.5-300 Weatherby. That makes this brass a solid pick whether you're building match ammo for a precision rig or working up a hunting load for open country. Plenty of folks have wrung out sub-half-inch groups with Peterson cases once they dial things in.
Peterson is a family-owned outfit in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania that does one thing: brass. The whole drawing and inspection process happens under their own roof, and the crew building it are shooters themselves. That focus is a big part of why this brass has such a loyal following among reloaders who've tried just about everything else.
This is the large rifle primer version, part number 40062-R, with a standard 0.080-inch flash hole. That means you can deprime it with a standard decapping pin, no undersized pin required. Peterson does offer a small rifle primer variant in some calibers, but this box is set up for large rifle primers.
The cases come unprimed, so you'll supply your own primers, powder, and bullets. Most reloaders find these ready to load after a quick chamfer and deburr, since the case mouths tend to arrive clean and round. A full prep with sizing, trimming, and flash hole check is always smart for the best consistency.
Peterson designs its match-grade brass to deliver more reloads per case than the industry average, and users regularly get many firings before annealing becomes necessary. The brass runs slightly soft, which helps with sizing feel and neck tension. With proper annealing and reasonable loads, it holds up well over the long haul.
The 6.5 PRC is a magnum-class cartridge popular in PRS competition and long-range work, letting you drive heavy-for-caliber bullets at high velocity with manageable recoil. Big game hunters also lean on it for its flat trajectory and downrange energy on open country. It essentially bridges the gap between the 6.5 Creedmoor and larger 6.5 magnums.
| UPC | 810068270044 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 40062-R |
| Caliber/Gauge | 6.5 PRC |
| Length | 7.0500 |
| Quantity | 50 |
| Shipping Weight | 2.2 |
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