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December 30, 2013, 07:02 PM | #1 |
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pistol case damage - OK to reload?
Just getting started in reloading, as I havent been able to find powder locally until last week...
I have been cleaning some range brass recently in preparation, and noticed that quite a few of the cases have a small dent in the side of the case. I assume this is where the case is hitting the ejection port or similar, as I see a small dent on many .223/5.56 brass as well. Is it OK to reload this, or should I toss anything like that out? I can get pictures if needed. Thanks! |
December 30, 2013, 07:47 PM | #2 |
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I wouldn't load dented brass. Brass is too inexpensive (or free!) to use any that might cause problems.
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December 30, 2013, 07:50 PM | #3 |
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Anything that would cause feeding issues would likely getting addressed during sizing. If dents remain they will fire out and be fine.
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December 30, 2013, 07:59 PM | #4 |
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Run em through your sizer, should straiten right out ; )
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December 30, 2013, 08:11 PM | #5 |
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Size them, shoot them.
Toss brass that has cracks or has primer pockets too large to hold the primer.
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December 30, 2013, 09:58 PM | #6 |
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+1 Slamfire
If I threw away every 5.56 case that had a dent (small) I would few left. If it’s a small rounded dent I use them, it’s only the ones that have a crease or has damaged the brass gets tossed.
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December 30, 2013, 10:10 PM | #7 |
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Great, thanks guys. I have been tossing any that look bad, but the little dings didnt seem bad...
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December 31, 2013, 03:44 PM | #8 |
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Brass that has a minor dent can be reloaded without issue....
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December 31, 2013, 04:16 PM | #9 |
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Half the .45 ACP brass I pick up at the range has bites from the ejection port. Even if they don't size out completely, they still shoot well. Deep sharp creases are another thing.
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