Graf brass - The Firearms Forum

Bill Ferguson · 01-06-2012, 08:31 PM

When I set out to load new Graf brass in 7x57 Mauser, I found the extractor groove too shallow to enter an RCBS #3 shell holder. I had a Lyman x2 that fit OK. When I started seating primers, the pockets were so tight that i had to really force a Federal primer to seat. I fired a few rounds and then discovered that case necks were so thick that it took great force to drag the expander through them. Neck thickness measured .019'. I sent two e-mails to Graf about these problems but got no response from them. Has anyone here had these kinds of problems with this brand?

Alpo · 01-06-2012, 09:38 PM

I have a couple hundred rounds of Graf brass in 7x57. It will not go in my RCBS shellholder. I had a Hornady (I believe) that worked, but I've misplaced it, so have 200 rounds of useless brass. Don't know about the pockets - hadn't got that far.

01-06-2012, 08:31 PM	#1
Bill Ferguson Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2	Graf brass When I set out to load new Graf brass in 7x57 Mauser, I found the extractor groove too shallow to enter an RCBS #3 shell holder. I had a Lyman x2 that fit OK. When I started seating primers, the pockets were so tight that i had to really force a Federal primer to seat. I fired a few rounds and then discovered that case necks were so thick that it took great force to drag the expander through them. Neck thickness measured .019'. I sent two e-mails to Graf about these problems but got no response from them. Has anyone here had these kinds of problems with this brand? -->

01-06-2012, 09:38 PM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,770	Re: Graf brass I have a couple hundred rounds of Graf brass in 7x57. It will not go in my RCBS shellholder. I had a Hornady (I believe) that worked, but I've misplaced it, so have 200 rounds of useless brass. Don't know about the pockets - hadn't got that far. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.