Is this IJA 6.5 safe to shoot?

[jeep]

No prize here and corrosive to boot. Dump it at the next show . Get some new Hornady ammo or reload.

[psteinmayer]

With the current prices for Norma or Hornady 6.5 or 7.7 ammo, I agree... Get the Lee dies and reload. You'll save a ton, and probably be happier with the results than with factory anyway!

Paul

[da gimp]

get RCBS dies or Lymans they are both guaraanteed 100%, Lee backs nothing......

[psteinmayer]

I didn't know that RCBS and Hornady made dies for 7.7x58. I've never priced Hornady dies, but I think RCBS is a little over priced. I've been using Lee dies for 30-40 and 30-06 for better than 30 years with not a single problem! I just purchased the 7.7 dies this spring, but I'm quite happy with the results. I also use Lee dies for 45 ACP and 9MM.

Paul

[RWG]

I'm very pleased with the Lee collet dies. Definitely helps reduce case stretching in my .243 which is very prone to stretching. I believe they are easier on brass and at the price of Norma 6.5 Jap they're worth taking a look at.

[Calif Steve]

The Chinese made piles of Japanese ammo for years after the Korean War ended. They had piles of Japanese weapons. Small lots were sold off in the mid-1980's.

[psteinmayer]

The Chinese made piles of Japanese ammo for years after the Korean War ended. They had piles of Japanese weapons. Small lots were sold off in the mid-1980's.

If you happen upon some of that Chinese 7.7 or 6.5 ammo, beware! They're highly corrosive, Berdan primed... and if you happen to find any with a Magenta band (Incendiary) or a Purple band (High Explosive) avoid these like the plague!!! They are unstable and very dangerous!!!