Case Damage Question picture issue fixed

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majcl5
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Case Damage Question picture issue fixed

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A friend of mine had a issues with a few random brass while shooting and he is wondering why it happened any advice of knowledge, Heres a Photo
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Re: Case Damage Question picture issue fixed

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If he has been shooting the same rifle and no prior issues with case's blowing like that, then this batch of brass has a major issue, I would sure call and talk with the brass maker and go from there. In the meantime I would not shoot anymore of that bunch. Bill K
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Re: Case Damage Question picture issue fixed

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Whoa....I agree with Bill K, until it can be sorted out, I would-not shoot anymore of that stuff. In addition, I'd get a bore scope or other device and take a look at your chamber just to make sure the walls aren't scored.

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Re: Case Damage Question picture issue fixed

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Looks more like a "lite load" not blowing the case neck out enough, pressure blowing down the side from the neck not sealing, pressure blows the case body in.
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Re: Case Damage Question picture issue fixed

Post by Rick in Oregon »

I'd be seriously looking at the inside of that chamber, as with that much super-hot gas leaking/bleeding into it, there's bound to be some gas-cutting that's occurred, and further shooting may not be in the owners best interest.

If gas-cutting HAS occurred, then perfectly good cases shot in it may be damaged and not be usable. Best to get that thing checked out properly by a good gunsmith before going any further IMO.
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Re: Case Damage Question picture issue fixed

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Thanks guys I will pass it along
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