500 S&W BRASS CASE Reviews & Ratings
Reviews Summary
Users generally find the 500 S&W brass cases satisfactory for reloading, with some praising their cleanliness and ease of use. However, there are notable concerns about loose primer pockets in some batches, which could affect performance. Overall, the product meets basic expectations for casual reloaders but may not impress those seeking top-tier quality.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Product Quality
50%
The quality of the brass cases received mixed reviews. While many found the brass functional and suitable for reloading, issues like loose primer pockets were reported, leading to concerns over consistency and reliability.
Ease of Reloading
60%
Reviewers appreciated the ease of reloading, noting that the brass was clean, required minimal preparation, and worked seamlessly with their equipment. However, the variability in primer pocket tightness raised some concerns about usability.
Brand Trust
40%
Several users mentioned Winchester as a reputable brand, which lends a level of trust and expectation regarding product quality. Despite some complaints, there remains a degree of confidence in the brand's overall reliability.
Pre-Reloading Conditions
70%
Many reviewers noted the condition of the brass upon arrival, appreciating that most cases were in good shape, with no dents and minimal preparation required, which is crucial for efficient reloading.
User Experience
30%
Experiences with these brass cases varied, with some users having no issues, while others reported problems with loose primers. This inconsistency suggests that user experience can vary widely depending on the specific batch received.
poor quality
I bought three bags of these for reloading. Out of the three hundred 100 was for my brother. Of the two hundred I keep 6 had such loose primer pockets that the new winchester small pistol primers( would not stay in. By slightly tapping the side of the case the primers just fell out!! Of the 194 I was willing to shoot when I ejected the now empty brass from my mk 5 trooper(colt) two more primers fell out with the empties!!. I have now reloaded the remaining 192. Used my old lee hand priming tool that allowed me to feel the seating. These last ones seemed to seat with the amount of effort/force that I expect with new brass. Will have to wait till next day a-field to see if any more primers fall out. My brother has not shot any of his 100 yet so unknown about his losses. This is very bad from winchester. OH I had used my RCBS hand priming tool the first time, used my old Lee the second time. Now the ones that I was willing to shoot did appear to be OK. I had ordered these 12/07/2019. I just waited till now to write my review. Hey it's winter time here in ohio!
