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30 December 2003, 05:43
bartsche
6.5X55 Graf brass
Is anyone out there using the 6.5X55 Graf brass? Is it the right head diameter or is it undersize like some of the American manufaturers? Some of my old Yugo brass measures .475" to almost.478" in diameter.Remington cases measure as low as .470". roger
30 December 2003, 15:30
bill smith
the Graf brass is manufactured by Hornady. i assume that it is proper in all respects. i think Hornady does not make anything that is not first class.
31 December 2003, 11:41
PC
Do Hornady also make the 9.3x62 brass ??
31 December 2003, 12:35
7x57mm
Hi PC: This is Tom Purdom over in New Mexico. I used to live in Mexico, Mo., where Graf is located and used to hang out there quite a bit. Yes, Graf does handle Graf brass in 9.3x62. They pay the shipping too. The prices are $31.99 for 100, $143.96 for 500 and $271.92 for 1,000. Hope this helps... Tom Purdom
31 December 2003, 13:29
carcano91
Quote:

the Graf brass is manufactured by Hornady.



Hardly so.

Very likely made on contract by Prvi Partizan, as much (though nmot all) of the "Hornady" brass. My source for this general attribution: Hornady. That means that the quality will likely be very good; Prvi Partizan brass is renowned.

Carcano
31 December 2003, 13:57
bartsche
Thank you carcano 91. You always seem to have the accurate info. roger
31 December 2003, 16:09
7x57mm
carcano91: If you are familiar with the Prvi Partizan brass, and it seems you are, how does it compare with Norma brass. I have a 7x57mm and currently use Remington brass. I have to trim on every reload with the Remington stuff. Thanks ... Tom Purdom
31 December 2003, 16:46
bill smith
i'm not interested in arguing about it, believe what your source tells you. a Graf rep told me it was made by Hornady. perhaps he meant that Hornady supplied the brass which is made by a Hornady contractor?? are we meaning the same thing?



PC: in fact, the 9.3x62 brass is the product i asked Graf specifically about.
31 December 2003, 19:17
PC
Thanks Bill & Tom. It seems well priced, but I really like Lapua 9.3x62 brass I do not want to be dissapointed.
31 December 2003, 23:41
carcano91
Quote:

a Graf rep told me it was made by Hornady. perhaps he meant that Hornady supplied the brass which is made by a Hornady contractor?? are we meaning the same thing?



Yes and yes. Graf's buy the stamped cases from Hornady, not directly from Prvi Partizan.

Quote:

PC: in fact, the 9.3x62 brass is the product i asked Graf specifically about.



This caliber is 100 % not made by Hornady. Only a few cases are made by Hornady, e.g. the .405 Win. Others have been bought in the past from FNM, Hirtenberger and now mostly from Prvi Partizan. So, be confident: you get excellent quality.

Regards,
Carcano
01 January 2004, 02:37
Ol` Joe
carcano, Interesting. I`m not familiar with the Prvi partizan brand. Do they manufacture ammo or just components? Do they make more then brass (primers bullets, ect?) Who else do they subcontract for?
01 January 2004, 07:23
bill smith
PC: like you, i use Lapua brass. it is, in fact, pretty good stuff.

Carcano91: thanks for the information. does this company, Prvi Partizan, contract to others besides Hornady? sometime you find that one company makes a product which is then marketed through several others who mark the price up based upon their reputation. for instance is Lapua or Norma made by these guys or do they manufacture their own brass? if all the brass is made by the one contractor then a guy oughta buy the cheaper brand. thanks for the help.