I'm guessing there was a manufacturing problem and the force of expansion when firing caused the split...
Case damage...
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TobyH
Case damage...
...found this when cleaning some cases that I got with my rifle. Never seen this before, any ideas how it happend?
I'm guessing there was a manufacturing problem and the force of expansion when firing caused the split...
I'm guessing there was a manufacturing problem and the force of expansion when firing caused the split...
Re: Case damage...
Case head separation, either head space issues or more likely brass shot many times.
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TobyH
Re: Case damage...
What do you mean by head space issues? I don't believe this case has been shot that many times.
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Gun Pimp
Re: Case damage...
Toby,
This can happen if the case has been 'bumped' to much - creating the same effect as excessive headspace.
Cheers
Vince
This can happen if the case has been 'bumped' to much - creating the same effect as excessive headspace.
Cheers
Vince
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25Pdr
Re: Case damage...
Doesn't it look a bit too regular for head separation due to case life or headspace issues?TobyH wrote:...found this when cleaning some cases that I got with my rifle. Never seen this before, any ideas how it happend?
I'm guessing there was a manufacturing problem and the force of expansion when firing caused the split...
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TobyH
Re: Case damage...
I agree, from what I've seen of the head space issues. The line looks to me like its just at the top of where the heavier bottom section starts to meet the thinner side walls. The other thing to note is that there is no break in the case.
I've just put it into a case holder and pushed the top with a fair amount of force. The case has now split into two parts very cleanly along the line, almost like a fracture. Will take a pic tomorrow.
I've just put it into a case holder and pushed the top with a fair amount of force. The case has now split into two parts very cleanly along the line, almost like a fracture. Will take a pic tomorrow.
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Dangermouse
Re: Case damage...
Does that mean that you have not fired this case?...found this when cleaning some cases that I got with my rifle
Has it been fired or is it still shinny on the inside?
I recently bought a load of cases and found one with a deformed neck. I guess deformities are common if you buy enough and the Quality Control is not 100%
DM
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TobyH
Re: Case damage...
It has been fired, but not by me. Previous owner used 125gr Scenars, whereas I'm using 139gr.
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