Description
The 26 Nosler is a speed demon, and feeding it quality brass is where accurate loads begin. Hornady builds these unprimed cases to tight tolerances, with special attention paid to wall concentricity and consistent case-wall thickness. That matters because the 26 Nosler is a big-capacity, non-belted 6.5mm cartridge headspaced off the shoulder, so uniform brass helps your bullets seat straight and release cleanly for the kind of velocity and flat trajectory this round is famous for.
What Sets This Hornady 26 Nosler Brass Apart
Hornady runs their cases through a pressure calibration check to help ensure uniform expansion during firing, and they hold weight and internal capacity tight from lot to lot. For a case this large, that consistency pays off. The 26 Nosler holds a lot of powder relative to its bore, and it rewards careful, repeatable loads. Starting with brass that behaves the same piece to piece makes working up a load far less of a guessing game.
Loading the 26 Nosler the Right Way
Because the 26 Nosler runs at magnum velocities, prep work is your friend. These cases take priming, charging, and bullet seating well, and the non-belted design means no belt-related stretching, which can translate to longer case life than belted magnums of similar performance. Pair them with slow-burning magnum powders and high-BC 6.5mm bullets in the 129 to 140 grain range to get the most out of the cartridge, whether you're chasing deer and antelope across open country or stretching things out on paper.
These ship unprimed and are intended strictly for handloading, so they are not loaded ammunition. If you run a 26 Nosler and want a dependable base to build on, this Hornady brass is a solid place to start your reloading bench.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hornady
- Manufacturer Part Number: 86289
- UPC: 090255862898
- Caliber: .26 Nosler
- Bullet Diameter: 6.5mm (.264)
- Component Type: Unprimed Brass Cases
- Case Material: Brass
- Primed: No
- Product Type: Rifle
- Quantity: 20 Per Box
- Case Design: Non-belted, rebated rim
- Country of Origin: USA
What’s Included
- 20 Hornady unprimed 26 Nosler brass cases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Hornady 26 Nosler brass primed or loaded?
No, these are unprimed cases meant for handloading. They are not loaded cartridges and contain no primer, powder, or bullet. You'll prime, charge, and seat your own components to build finished ammunition.
How many cases come in a box of Hornady 26 Nosler brass?
Each box holds 20 unprimed cases. Hornady produces this caliber in smaller lots of 20 rather than the larger 50 counts you see with more common cartridges.
What makes the 26 Nosler a good cartridge to reload for?
The 26 Nosler is a high-velocity, flat-shooting 6.5mm cartridge built on a large non-belted case, capable of pushing a 129-grain bullet around 3,400 fps. Its big powder capacity and high-BC bullet options make it a strong choice for open-country hunting and long-range work. Reloading lets you tune charges precisely, which this big-capacity case really responds to.
Will this brass last for multiple reloads?
Hornady brass is built with consistent wall thickness and uniform capacity, which helps with case life when you load within sensible pressures. Because the 26 Nosler case is non-belted and headspaces off the shoulder, it avoids the belt-related stretching common to belted magnums. Keep in mind this is a fast, high-pressure cartridge, so good prep and trimming habits go a long way toward maximizing how many reloads you get.



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