Availability: In Stock
Building precision rifle ammunition starts with quality brass, and Hornady 6.5x55 Swedish unprimed brass cases (item 86263) are engineered from the ground up for reloaders who care about consistency and longevity. The 6.5x55 Swedish is a storied cartridge with a loyal following among both hunting and competition shooters, and Hornady's commitment to manufacturing standards means your handloads will benefit from case-to-case uniformity that keeps velocity, pressure, and accuracy predictable shot after shot.
What separates Hornady brass from commodity cases is attention to the fundamentals: tight wall concentricity to ensure proper bullet seating and uniform ignition, carefully controlled case wall thickness that benchrest competitors have relied on for decades, and consistent internal capacity so your powder charges and velocities don't drift across a batch. Hornady doesn't treat brass as a throwaway component—their production tolerances are designed to give you multiple reloads per case, making them a smarter long-term investment than bottom-shelf alternatives.
Whether you're pushing these 6.5x55 rounds for precision rifle competition, long-range hunting, or just developing loads in a classic bolt gun, you'll appreciate the repeatability Hornady brass delivers. Every case in your batch will perform like the last one, eliminating variables that chip away at accuracy. These unprimed cases arrive ready for your sizing die and your preferred primers, powders, and bullets.
| Caliber | 6.5x55 Swedish |
| Product | Unprimed rifle brass cases |
| Item Number | 86263 |
| Manufacturer | Hornady |
These are unprimed cases. You'll need to supply your own primers during the reloading process.
Hornady brass is manufactured to strict tolerances and treated as a durable foundation for accuracy rather than a disposable commodity. While the exact number of reloads depends on your specific loads, powder selection, and firearm, Hornady cases are designed to deliver more reloads per case than lower-quality alternatives.
Uniform case wall thickness ensures consistent internal capacity, which means your powder charges occupy the same space and burn the same way in each round. This leads to more predictable velocities and tighter shot groups—a principle that benchrest shooters have understood for generations.
The 6.5x55 Swedish is a well-respected cartridge with a dedicated following among hunters and precision rifle competitors. Its moderate recoil, flat trajectory, and inherent accuracy make it a solid choice for both disciplines, and it remains popular in military and sporting circles worldwide.

SKU: 115661990 • Weight: 1.25oz


Availability: In Stock
Building precision rifle ammunition starts with quality brass, and Hornady 6.5x55 Swedish unprimed brass cases (item 86263) are engineered from the ground up for reloaders who care about consistency and longevity. The 6.5x55 Swedish is a storied cartridge with a loyal following among both hunting and competition shooters, and Hornady's commitment to manufacturing standards means your handloads will benefit from case-to-case uniformity that keeps velocity, pressure, and accuracy predictable shot after shot.
What separates Hornady brass from commodity cases is attention to the fundamentals: tight wall concentricity to ensure proper bullet seating and uniform ignition, carefully controlled case wall thickness that benchrest competitors have relied on for decades, and consistent internal capacity so your powder charges and velocities don't drift across a batch. Hornady doesn't treat brass as a throwaway component—their production tolerances are designed to give you multiple reloads per case, making them a smarter long-term investment than bottom-shelf alternatives.
Whether you're pushing these 6.5x55 rounds for precision rifle competition, long-range hunting, or just developing loads in a classic bolt gun, you'll appreciate the repeatability Hornady brass delivers. Every case in your batch will perform like the last one, eliminating variables that chip away at accuracy. These unprimed cases arrive ready for your sizing die and your preferred primers, powders, and bullets.
| Caliber | 6.5x55 Swedish |
| Product | Unprimed rifle brass cases |
| Item Number | 86263 |
| Manufacturer | Hornady |
These are unprimed cases. You'll need to supply your own primers during the reloading process.
Hornady brass is manufactured to strict tolerances and treated as a durable foundation for accuracy rather than a disposable commodity. While the exact number of reloads depends on your specific loads, powder selection, and firearm, Hornady cases are designed to deliver more reloads per case than lower-quality alternatives.
Uniform case wall thickness ensures consistent internal capacity, which means your powder charges occupy the same space and burn the same way in each round. This leads to more predictable velocities and tighter shot groups—a principle that benchrest shooters have understood for generations.
The 6.5x55 Swedish is a well-respected cartridge with a dedicated following among hunters and precision rifle competitors. Its moderate recoil, flat trajectory, and inherent accuracy make it a solid choice for both disciplines, and it remains popular in military and sporting circles worldwide.
SKU: 115661990 • Weight: 1.25oz
