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Re: Case Head seperation
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:23 am
by DL.
The stuff I used was the same 55gn FMJ, but this was eight years ago - so by no means current info. With the crimped primer pockets on the fmj stuff, I can honestly say I wouldn't bother benchloading this type of brass again.
Re: Case Head seperation
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:25 am
by John MH
Mine was a long time ago, probably 15 years.
Re: Case Head seperation
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:37 am
by pe4king
John MH wrote:The cases look pretty skany anyway, what is the head stamp?
They are a commercial brand as Milsurp would not be stamped .223
John
The cases were pretty grotty although they had 3 hours in the tumbler, anyway the headstamp is FC 11 223 REM, That's Federal isn't it.
Re: Case Head seperation
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:40 am
by John MH
Yes, FC is the head stamp used on American Eagle not sure about the other Federal Brands.
Re: Case Head seperation
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 10:46 am
by pe4king
John MH wrote:Yes, FC is the head stamp used on American Eagle not sure about the other Federal Brands.
Say no more then scrap bin it is, I'm about ready for a good weigh in anyway.
Re: Case Head seperation
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 11:24 am
by Alpha1
I think I would be having a word with the NRA shop if they sold you them as once fired because they obviously are not in fact they are pretty grotty cases. I would show them the cases and complain bitterly.
Re: Case Head seperation
Posted: Sun Jun 23, 2013 7:04 pm
by pe4king
Alpha1 wrote:I think I would be having a word with the NRA shop if they sold you them as once fired because they obviously are not in fact they are pretty grotty cases. I would show them the cases and complain bitterly.
They are once fired as the primers were crimped in, I took the chance at £8/100 but will be informing the shop as to the quality issues.