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PPU Brass - USAF Retired - 05-03-2023
Anyone use it? Reviews?
PPU Brass - VASCAR2 - 05-03-2023
Ive got a few hundred with the large rifle primer prior to the recall. Some PPU LRP brass is good for a couple loadings before the primer pockets get to loose. The LRP PPU brass quality varies from lot to lot. I use S&B primers which fit little tighter than Federal LRP. The newer PPU small rifle primed brass is supposedly a lot better but Ive never bought any brass or new ammo. There have been a couple of positive reviews of the PPU SRP brass on this forum.
Here is a link to the google custom search.
https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=016368947416500061353:paqd_0xcu1o&hl=en
PPU Brass - vaguru - 05-04-2023
I'm using some of the new PPU SRP brass. I am on loading number 7 with no issues. Case capacity is only .1 gr less of H2O than the Hornady brass I have.
PPU Brass - natebonebusta - 05-04-2023
Im shooting through my 120gr loaded PPU factory loads and reloading the brass. Its been as easy to work with as anything else Ive ever used. Ill be comparing it to factory starline at some point.
PPU Brass - LRRPF52 - 05-06-2023
vaguru Wrote:I'm using some of the new PPU SRP brass. I am on loading number 7 with no issues. Case capacity is only .1 gr less of H2O than the Hornady brass I have.
Is that from an AR-15 or a bolt gun?
PPU Brass - vaguru - 05-07-2023
LRRPF52 Wrote:Is that from an AR-15 or a bolt gun?
That is from a 20" AR-15.
PPU Brass - LRRPF52 - 05-08-2023
Thats a lot better performance than the older LRP PPU brass.
When I tried reloading it, I think I lost the primer pockets on the 2nd or 3rd loads.
20 RLGS helps with brass life as well since the port location and dwell time are about ideal.
PPU Brass - richj - 05-12-2023
I'm up to load number 3 on the PPU LP brass, so far they are fine. (CCI primers for now)
PPU Brass - knitepoet - 05-17-2023
I've loaded it in 223, 6.5Gr and 7.5x55.
Decent brass, a little on the soft side, which shortens life, IMO.
My current go to for my Grendels is Starline
PPU Brass - VASCAR2 - 05-18-2023
I noticed Grafs had PPU 6.5 Grendel brass the other day. I just checked and PPU brass is still in stock but looks more expensive than Starline.
https://www.grafs.com/retail/catalog/product/productId/87887
Druid Hill Armory still has Starline 6.5 Grendel brass for $60 per hundred. I think Id buy US made Starline.
https://www.druidhillarmory.com/store1/6-5-Grendel-New-Starline-Brass-Limit-1000-Cases-per-Household-p413717138
PPU Brass - vaguru - 07-25-2023
Just and FYI, finally had a neck split on the 10th firing with the PPU brass. Never were annealed since new, just sized trimmed and loaded. I annealed the remaining 19 in the box, will see how much longer they last.
PPU Brass - rickt300 - 07-25-2023
https://www.sixfiveoutfitters.com/product/6-5-grendel-factory-new-starline-brass/ $58.00 a hundred and is a sponsor here.