S&B 6.5 Creedmoore?

[DDRanch]

I just got some S&B 6.5 Creedmoore brass and the primer pockets are really tight. I can't get a primer gauge to insert. Anyone else had this problem?

 

[41magnut]

I can't speak to their rifle brass, but I have used buckets of S&B 38 SPL brass.

I had the same issue with the pistol primers, finally ran the brass through my Dillon primer swager, never had a problem afterward.
I don't believe they are crimped, just a bit undersized for our aftermarket primers.

 

[6.5 forever]

I never had much luck with any form of S&B cases.

 

[358WCF]

I just got some S&B 6.5 Creedmoore brass and the primer pockets are really tight. I can't get a primer gauge to insert. Anyone else had this problem?

Yes. It's a common complaint. The pockets in the brass I have are too shallow as well as very small in diameter. It seems like decent enough brass, but not worth the trouble when there are so many other options. YMMV.

 

[Creedmoor02]

I bought some fmj ammo years ago for a 6.5 creedmoor and reloaded some a few months ago, but I got two firings on some and had no issues.

 

[Mike Casselton]

It's crimped. Look along the line I drew and you'll see it.