Swanny10 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Hello all, My buddy is trying to get me to buy some 6.5 creedmoor brass from him. It’s Hornady (large primer of course), once fired. Any one tell me what brass like this typically sells for? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search?Keywords=6.5 creedmoor brass About .35ea for used - third ad over. Edited January 18, 2019 by Steve RA just for fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delfuego Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 .$24-.$35 per. There is lots of it out there. Almost a surplus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superman Posted January 19, 2019 Share Posted January 19, 2019 If you go on any online sales site you can see that new or used, it is generally cheaper than most other brass. As others have said, .25-.35 each seems to be the market price for used. Your original post seemed to be concerned only with the price and whether your friend was offering a good deal. You didn't say how much brass your buddy was trying to sell or if you have used it before and like it. I am not a fan because I have found it to be to inconsistent. Neck thickness variances are generally within the norms I have seen from other manufacturers. However, If you sort cases by weight, you see that this brass has some pretty profound swings between lightest and heaviest within a given batch. I have also noticed that the primer pockets seem to open up quickly if you run loads toward the hot side (I said hot, not excessive). I find that this brass requires more prep work and I cull so much of it that it ends up being no cheaper than premium brass. On the bench, my loads always seem to be prone to flyers when using it so I simply avoid it. All that said, in any group of shooters you can find plenty of them that sing the praises of Hornady ammo and brass and get good results with it. I can't speak to the preferences of others. I can only tell you what I have experienced. IF you have used it and are okay with it, and can get it at a good price, why not? Tls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanny10 Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 1 hour ago, 38superman said: If you go on any online sales site you can see that new or used, it is generally cheaper than most other brass. As others have said, .25-.35 each seems to be the market price for used. Your original post seemed to be concerned only with the price and whether your friend was offering a good deal. You didn't say how much brass your buddy was trying to sell or if you have used it before and like it. I am not a fan because I have found it to be to inconsistent. Neck thickness variances are generally within the norms I have seen from other manufacturers. However, If you sort cases by weight, you see that this brass has some pretty profound swings between lightest and heaviest within a given batch. I have also noticed that the primer pockets seem to open up quickly if you run loads toward the hot side (I said hot, not excessive). I find that this brass requires more prep work and I cull so much of it that it ends up being no cheaper than premium brass. On the bench, my loads always seem to be prone to flyers when using it so I simply avoid it. All that said, in any group of shooters you can find plenty of them that sing the praises of Hornady ammo and brass and get good results with it. I can't speak to the preferences of others. I can only tell you what I have experienced. IF you have used it and are okay with it, and can get it at a good price, why not? Tls Superman, thanks for the depth of your response. Regardless if your experiences are unique, it’s good info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superman Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 You're welcome Sir. I don't want to give you the impression that I'm trying to steer you away from Hornady brass. Just wanted to share my opinion for whatever value it may hold for you. I still keep a supply of it in around in .223 and .308 for anytime I want to load mass quantities of ammo for plinking or practice. I might even load some up for a local match if its a lost brass match and I don't want to leave $1.50 brass lying on the ground. If its for serious competition. I use the premium and don't worry about the cost, just the score. Good luck and good shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanny10 Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, 38superman said: You're welcome Sir. I don't want to give you the impression that I'm trying to steer you away from Hornady brass. Just wanted to share my opinion for whatever value it may hold for you. I still keep a supply of it in around in .223 and .308 for anytime I want to load mass quantities of ammo for plinking or practice. I might even load some up for a local match if its a lost brass match and I don't want to leave $1.50 brass lying on the ground. If its for serious competition. I use the premium and don't worry about the cost, just the score. Good luck and good shooting. Since I’m just getting started (haven’t even finished my build yet) I’m sure it will be fine for now. I was mostly concerned with paying some stupid price for it since neither him nor I knew what it was worth. And since 95% of all listings on gunbroker etc never sell I don’t use any prices on there to determine the value of something. But your info will be helpful in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarBoom Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I cut my SD/ES in half by switching from Hornady brass to Nosler. Hornady brass is good brass but isn’t what I’d call “precision”. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarBoom Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 That was weight sorted and trimmed Hornady brass too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delfuego Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 People often seems to think brass is the last piece of the puzzle. Brass is probably one of the first things to consider when chambering a new rifle. I choose my cartridges on the availability and quality of good brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99mpower Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 Hornady works, but there are definitely better options out there. I wouldnt paid a penny over $.25 per piece for Hornady though. $.35-$.40 per piece for once fired Prime (Norma) is a MUCH BETTER option if you can find it. I have a bunch of brass for 6.5 that needs a new home as well. I switched over to Prime brass as I've gotten better over the last 18 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccampo1129 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 I paid $.28 a piece at a local gun show. I have also paid close to $.40 a piece online when in desperate need! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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