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5whiskey,
I loaded 50 of these rounds. I fired 28 of these rounds with 3 total cases splitting just the same way. The first 5 shots I inspected the brass closely for any pressure signs with nothing apparent. Knowing there were no apparent pressure signs I got down to focusing on shooting groups and logging chrono data. I noticed the crack on shot 28 because it would not eject smoothly. So of course I went back to the rest of the fired brass and found the other 2 with cracks.
I really don't have any experience with this topic.
I went on the web looking for similar examples, but everything I see relating to over pressure is either case head separation, split necks, blown out primers, smeared headstamps. ext... I cant seem to find a visual example that compares to my cracked cases.
I really want to say this is a whole bad brass batch. I went to Hornady looking for recalls or safety bulletins. They have nothing posted.
I inspected the factory brass I shot 4 years ago. There are no cracks in those 9 or so cases. The factory loads were 55 gr. Eventually would I have seen cracks if I would have shot more?
Thank you,
Insco 3
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