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James K · December 11, 2012, 08:21 PM

FWIW, headstamps are used not only to identify the cartrige and the maker, but the process helps to work harden the brass and strengthen the case head. That is why we see headstamps that seem to have no meaning.

Jim

December 11, 2012, 08:21 PM	#9
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	FWIW, headstamps are used not only to identify the cartrige and the maker, but the process helps to work harden the brass and strengthen the case head. That is why we see headstamps that seem to have no meaning. Jim