PMC Brass Quality ?

[Craig D.]

I recently acquired a few boxes of PMC brass in .223 and .308. How is the quality/durability of this brass compared to other manufacturers. I plan on using it for both bolt action rifles and some of the .223 brass may end up being used in an AR-15. Thanks for your feedback.

[EricT]

I have 243 brass I shoot with 70 gr Blitzkings abd varget. It shoots the best in in my Sako hunter.Has lasted well.
EricT

[Snake River Marksman]

I just picked up a couple of hundred 6.5x55 from Brassman Brass. I haven't shot any of it yet, but it all looks really good. I'll know more in a few weeks.

[keithcandler]

that is marked "PMC" is made in Korea and is tough as nails, you are really lucky to have it.

I have PMC in 223, 22/250,243,30/06, 7 mag, and 257 Weatherby. It seems to have a much tougher alloy in the brass.

Brass man has 222 brass and it would be a great buy for someone with a 222 because I'm sure that you would never wear out the brass.

[Don-LongRangeSupply.com]

depends on when it was made.....

I have some PMC 223 cases that are about ten years old that aren't very good. The current stuff is supposed to be pretty good.

Mine has WAY off center flash holes and the rims tear off the case easily in an AR15 with the first firing.

[Oleman]

Got 1000 pieces from the Brassman for my .222 good stuff.

[keithcandler]

there have been a couple of times that the quality slipped, but it is rare. I think that all manufactures have troubles with an idiot employee that goes out and smokes a joint on his break, then comes back in the plant to make 100,000 pieces of junk.

[Ole]

I agree with Oleman, .222 brass from Brassman is excellent.

[ole_270]

Watch pressure, I have some 22-250 that I have to load at lower charge levels to keep from popping primers. Must be slightly smaller capacity.

[Ackman]

It's real good strong brass and I'd use it whenever possible. I have it in 22-250AI, 6-250, .243, and .257Wby. A lot of the 22-250AI is from 17-18yrs ago and has shot a bunch of hot loads without losing even one primer pocket. Their .257Wby brass is about the strongest, best stuff you could want.

[John in CA.]

Having trouble accessing his site. Anyone else? I also tried their sponsor link above.

After reading this thread, I may want some PMC brass for my 222, for some hotter 50 gr. loads.

thanks

[Oleman]

John this should get you in touch with him.

brassmanbrass@cox.net

[Carl Porter]

The stuff that I have weighs in 10 grains (yes ten) heavier than any other brass I have at an average of 190 grains/case. Federal, Remington, Lapua, and Norma all weigh in around 167-175 grains. This stuff (PMC) is also 30 years old....

It's appears to be good brass but the case capacity is going to be a lot less and your pressures higher so watch your loads.

[JBD-TN]

I bought 100 pieces 10yr ago in 300 Win Mag and they have been fired 4 times and are ready to be loaded again. I have been pleased with them so far, but I have no experience with their small caliber brass.

[John in CA.]

Thanks Oleman, I gave the email addy a try.