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tank1949 · November 26, 2012, 11:16 AM

I iosted this on another forum, but it holds true for 223 or any reloads. Just another process if you plan on reloading rifle brass.

I'd love to get 20 reloads out of 308 brass but after inspecting the inside of the cases with paper clips, looking for case seperation about 1/2" from base, I have come to realze that about 8-10 is all I can get, if that much. The 308 is "Hot" and the heat will cut a circle inside the brass over time. This will lead to case seperation and jams and perhaps death if you are trying to protect youself or family. Inspecting brass by running a paper clip that has a small 90 degree bend up and down the inside of each brass may save you life or at least a big buck. I do this for all rifle brass that I know has been reloaded more than once. If you feel any indent, a circle has started and discard brass. Just some advice...

Steel cases rubbing inside a steel rifle chamber will eventually wear out the chamber.

November 26, 2012, 11:16 AM	#14
tank1949 member Join Date: November 12, 2012 Posts: 243	Another problem with handloads I iosted this on another forum, but it holds true for 223 or any reloads. Just another process if you plan on reloading rifle brass. I'd love to get 20 reloads out of 308 brass but after inspecting the inside of the cases with paper clips, looking for case seperation about 1/2" from base, I have come to realze that about 8-10 is all I can get, if that much. The 308 is "Hot" and the heat will cut a circle inside the brass over time. This will lead to case seperation and jams and perhaps death if you are trying to protect youself or family. Inspecting brass by running a paper clip that has a small 90 degree bend up and down the inside of each brass may save you life or at least a big buck. I do this for all rifle brass that I know has been reloaded more than once. If you feel any indent, a circle has started and discard brass. Just some advice... Steel cases rubbing inside a steel rifle chamber will eventually wear out the chamber.