PPU Pistol Brass GtG?

[sisyphus]

I found some Privi Partizan 357 magnum brass at a good price. Is it good quality?

Right now my 357 reloads are all Fiocchi and I only have 200 cases. I had to throw out the PMC 357 brass I had. It was so thin it loaded more poorly than any brass I've ever seen, big creases in the wall after seating and crimping, which surprised me because I've used a lot of their 223 brass with no complaints.

If the PPU is no good I'll get Starline. Thanks guys.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

I found some Privi Partizan 357 magnum brass at a good price. Is it good quality?

Right now my 357 reloads are all Fiocchi and I only have 200 cases. I had to throw out the PMC 357 brass I had. It was so thin it loaded more poorly than any brass I've ever seen, big creases in the wall after seating and crimping, which surprised me because I've used a lot of their 223 brass with no complaints.

If the PPU is no good I'll get Starline. Thanks guys.

I have had zero problems with PPU .357 brass. I have about 250 and have had them all for several years. Purchased originally as loaded ammo.

 

[sisyphus]

thank you! A little gun shy after having to throw all that PMC in the trash.

 

[dcarr]

I have had zero problems with PPU .357 brass. I have about 250 and have had them all for several years. Purchased originally as loaded ammo.

I just checked , I have 78 of the ppu in .357 , no idea how many years I've been reloading/shooting them . Nothing unusual as far as reloading etc. compared to the other .357 head stamps I have

 

[Bcwitt]

Ppu is very good brass.

 

[CQB45ACP]

I use it in 45ACP not that you asked, but…

 

[Docendo Discimus]

I have some. It loads fine and I haven't had any problems with it. Seems like good stuff.

 

[tightgroup tiger]

I find it a little stiffer to resize than the rest but it's good strong brass. As good as anyone else's.

 

[kerreckt]

I have reloaded it in many handgun and rifle calibers and I consider it excellent brass. Primer pockets can be a little tight, at times, but that is a positive in my opinion. Best wishes!

 

[Walkalong]

I love finding PPU .38 Spl brass at the range, very uniform length, and what I trim to to boot
Win, win.

 

[Swampman]

PPU makes very good brass.

I don't think it's quite as good as Starline, but if price is a factor...

 

[FROGO207]

I find it as good as any of the brass that I use so far but I have very little Lapua to compare various calibers with. You should find PPU a good value even if you have to buy it new.

 

[Bcwitt]

I have used PPU in 38 spl. ,556, 7.7jap, 6.5x55, 308w, 9x19 & 45acp. All of it was very well made, both the ammo & the brass. I confirmed w a oxy acetylene brazing torch, that this is a high copper alloy as it wets out w very little flux (indicating low zinc & other impureties.) All the brass I examined was concentric. The 6.5x55 used was sold under the HOT SHOT" brand (circa 2006) but I believe it is the same factory.

 

[dcarr]

I use it in 45ACP not that you asked, but…

Not that anyone has asked but I've been using 27 each ppu 45acp in that reloading cycle with no outstanding problems.

 

[CQB45ACP]

I have used PPU in 38 spl. ,556, 7.7jap, 6.5x55, 308w, 9x19 & 45acp. All of it was very well made, both the ammo & the brass. I confirmed w a oxy acetylene brazing torch, that this is a high copper alloy as it wets out w very little flux (indicating low zinc & other impureties.) All the brass I examined was concentric.

No that’s some reloading!

 

[Bcwitt]

I repaired a lot of exaust pipes w 22lr brass & 20 horse boraxo.