Peterson Brass
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Could you elaborate on this?
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Peterson has earned a HUGE following in PRS competition, so the statement that they are “said to be one of the best” is common for me, but the claim “one rarely if ever hears anything about them” is not accurate for me. We hear about Alpha and Peterson far more often in PRS circles these days, even moreso than Lapua (which seems to be taken for granted as a known standard, so folks talk more about the new new than the old).
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They are much newer and waaaay smaller companies... I would use them no problem just like Norma and nossler.
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I'd buy their 7.62x54R if Graf's could ever get some in. For twice the prices of PPU and 1/4 the price of Lapua, it'd be worth it. My Norma brass is showing it's age. Like me. 
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I have no personal experience with Peterson brass although I have this cut away that clearly shows a difference in base area of the Dasher version, I assume a pressure increase that will require slight adjustment in powder.
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But look at the thinner walls, anyone know the weights/water capacity of those two?
I'd buy their 7.62x54R if Graf's could ever get some in. For twice the prices of PPU and 1/4 the price of Lapua, it'd be worth it. My Norma brass is showing it's age. Like me.
That was my introduction to Peterson. A year or so back when I was starting to load for my dad's old 270......the only brass I had to work with was a 3 or 4 boxes of old mismatched factory brass, and some of that might have dated back to my dad's short lived venture into reloading for rifles nearly 50 years ago. So went on the hunt to find something else. The first new brass that eventually turned up was Peterson brass at Graf's. Put a box on the counter and clerk looked at me........"so you are springing for the good stuff"? I knew from the cost it must be OK. But even so, I hardly ever see mention of it anywhere.
Graf's may be the only place you can buy it. That alone seems to make it a bit obscure.
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I believe they are the sole distributor for them....
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IDK
Reports are that fellas don’t get the same speeds without pressure issues.
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https://forum.accurateshooter.com/threads/peterson-260-brass-weight.3986425/
AS has many threads on Peterson, check post #4
AS has many threads on Peterson, check post #4
I’ve bought Peterson brass direct from them as well as from some other retailer. Sleeping Giant Brass if I remember correctly. It was bulk brass and the direct from Peterson came in their nicely packaged plastic box. As far as fire forming, it says on the box not to fire form it. Forming 260 Remington to 260 Improved is no problem. It’s good brass, every bit as good as Lapua, Hornady, and a few other brands I’ve used. I’d buy it again in a heartbeat.
Yep, the Peterson is a bit heavier, but I dont worry about the weight to be honest. I get the velocities, case life, but most importantly the accuracy I want.
Lapua has been the gold standard for years, and rightfully so, its great stuff. But companies like Peterson and ADG are coming on strong which is good for the market overall because it will eventually force Lapua to lower their prices.
Lapua has been the gold standard for years, and rightfully so, its great stuff. But companies like Peterson and ADG are coming on strong which is good for the market overall because it will eventually force Lapua to lower their prices.
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1. Peterson warns against fire forming
without providing a reason.
2. Their cases average 4% less capacity than Norma and Lapua.
3. Cartridges offerings are limited. No 7.62x39 or 6.5 Grendel to name a few.
4. They punch-out flash holes rather than drill them like Norma does and most Lapua.
It may be cheaper than other premium brass but that doesn’t sway me enough to change horses in midstream.
without providing a reason.
2. Their cases average 4% less capacity than Norma and Lapua.
3. Cartridges offerings are limited. No 7.62x39 or 6.5 Grendel to name a few.
4. They punch-out flash holes rather than drill them like Norma does and most Lapua.
It may be cheaper than other premium brass but that doesn’t sway me enough to change horses in midstream.
I use Peterson brass in my 28 Nosler, and in my 6.5CMs, tho ive only loaded my casings once in the 6.5.
My 28 Nosler brass has the same, or very similar capacity to the Nosler brass (cant remember what it is off hand, ill check if someone really wants to know), but show less pressure signs than the Nosler brass with the same loads.
Im going back to Nosler brass because I havent been able to get any more Peterson brass.
The CMs have a noticeable reduction in case capacity over the other brands ive got, but again ive run the same loads in all of them and have not seen an issue with the Peterson brass and pressure.
eurooptics/scopelist also sells Peterson brass.
My 28 Nosler brass has the same, or very similar capacity to the Nosler brass (cant remember what it is off hand, ill check if someone really wants to know), but show less pressure signs than the Nosler brass with the same loads.
Im going back to Nosler brass because I havent been able to get any more Peterson brass.
The CMs have a noticeable reduction in case capacity over the other brands ive got, but again ive run the same loads in all of them and have not seen an issue with the Peterson brass and pressure.
eurooptics/scopelist also sells Peterson brass.
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