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Lapua has a reputation among reloaders for a reason, and their 6.5×55 Swedish Mauser brass is a clear example of why. This is new, unprimed brass made from quality raw materials with the kind of metallurgical control that keeps wall thickness, neck concentricity, and base straightness tight across the batch. If you shoot the 6.5×55 and want a case that gives you a true foundation for accurate loads, this is about as good as it gets.
The 6.5×55 cartridge has deep roots in Scandinavia and has earned a loyal following with hunters and long-range target shooters worldwide. It's known for a flat trajectory and the kind of mild-recoiling accuracy that makes it a joy to shoot all day. Lapua's take on it carries a large case volume for solid velocity potential, and it accepts a Large Rifle primer in a Boxer pocket.
The case comes factory annealed at the neck and shoulder, which is a big part of why this brass earns its long reputation for case life. That annealing extends how many times you can cycle a case before it work hardens, and it's worth noting the neck may show some discoloration from the process until you clean it up. The base is built hard and strong so dimensions stay put and primer fit stays snug after repeated firings.
Since this is new, unprimed brass, plan to resize before your first loading and give everything a once-over as you would with any premium component. Reloaders who weigh and sort regularly tend to find Lapua runs impressively uniform right out of the box, which cuts down on prep time. Pair it with a quality Large Rifle primer, your preferred powder for mid-range hunting or target work, and a good 6.5mm bullet, and you've got the recipe for tack-driving handloads that'll serve you through many reload cycles.
This is new, unprimed brass, so it does not come with primers installed. You'll need to add your own Large Rifle primer when you load it. Since it's fresh brass, plan to resize before your first loading.
The 6.5×55 SE case from Lapua takes a Large Rifle Primer in a Boxer-style pocket. That keeps it easy to reprime and reload for anyone already set up for standard large rifle components.
That discoloration comes from the factory annealing process at the neck and shoulder, which is completely normal and a sign the brass has been properly treated. Annealing helps extend case life by keeping the neck from getting brittle too quickly. The color typically disappears once you clean or tumble the cases.
Lapua's strong case construction and factory annealing allow for multiple reloading cycles, which is a big reason shooters consider it some of the best brass available. The exact number depends on your load pressure and how well you care for the cases. Reloaders who keep pressures reasonable and prep carefully regularly get many firings out of each case.
| UPC | 6418267200066 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 4PH6012C |
| Shipping Weight | 3.0125 |
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