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Peterson set out to build 6.5 PRC brass because they weren't happy with what was already on the market, and it shows the moment you open a case up. This is match-grade brass drawn on state-of-the-art equipment with tight control over wall thickness, concentricity, and internal volume, which is exactly what the 6.5 PRC needs to stretch its legs at distance. The 6.5 PRC came out of the Precision Rifle Series world, developed by George Gardner of G.A. Precision off the Ruger Compact Magnum case, and it earned a reputation as a magnum-flavored 6.5 Creedmoor that sends heavy-for-caliber bullets fast without punishing recoil. Peterson brass gives you a clean, uniform foundation to build that load on.
Every Peterson case is drawn from C260 cartridge brass and put through multiple draw, taper, and annealing stages, with induction annealing on the neck and mouth for controlled, uniform neck tension. The bottoms stay hard for durability while the necks stay workable. Peterson also runs their primer pockets slightly undersized from the factory, so after that first firing the pocket settles into spec under pressure and holds tight through a long string of reloads. That's a big reason handloaders report double-digit firings out of this stuff.
Many reloaders find they can chamfer the mouths and head straight to priming without neck turning, thanks to how uniform the necks come from the factory. As with any virgin brass, a quick check and light prep never hurts, and running it through your sizing die gets everything trued up to your chamber. This is a large rifle primer pocket case, so load accordingly. Expect consistent case weights lot to lot, which matters when you're chasing single-digit ES and SD numbers.
The 6.5 PRC bridges the gap between the 6.5 Creedmoor and the bigger magnums like the 6.5-300 Weatherby and .264 Winchester Magnum, using less powder to get there. Whether you're grinding through PRS stages or reaching out on elk and deer, this brass is a proven starting point for accurate, repeatable loads. It's made in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania by a family-owned company that lives and breathes precision brass.
This 6.5 PRC brass is set up for large rifle primers. Make sure your primer selection and load data line up with a large rifle primer pocket before you get started at the bench.
Most reloaders don't. Peterson holds neck wall thickness and concentricity tight enough that many folks simply chamfer the mouths and go straight to priming. A light inspection and a pass through your sizing die is still smart practice with any new brass.
Peterson is built for more firings than the industry average, and handloaders regularly report double-digit reload counts when running sensible loads. Part of that comes from their slightly undersized primer pockets, which settle into spec after the first firing and stay tight. Proper annealing and sizing will stretch case life even further.
The 6.5 PRC fits a standard long action and pushes heavy-for-caliber bullets at high velocity with manageable recoil. It essentially bridges the gap between the 6.5 Creedmoor and larger magnums like the 6.5-300 Weatherby, which makes it popular for both PRS competition and big game hunting.
| UPC | 810068271201 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 40062-P |
| Shipping Weight | 9.1 |
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