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Posted: 6/13/2014 5:39:09 AM EDT

Does Hornady use WCC brass for all of there 50 BMG ammo? I finally found a box of their A-Max rounds to try. I was expecting it to have Hornady brass.

I'd also like to know if anybody has had ammo replaced through them. It looks like some of the brass was ground away near the base. I wouldn't care if it was a 5.56 round that cost 35 cents.

Posted: 6/13/2014 1:56:44 PM EDT

[#1]

Yes, Hornady does use WCC brass.

As for the grinding, never heard of that. Was it just in one spot or all around the bottom? Was it on the body or the rim? Just wondering, if it was the rim, maybe there were some burrs that needed to be removed? If it was the body, I would contact Hornady.

Posted: 6/13/2014 3:01:10 PM EDT

[#2]

Here's a picture of it. I'm currently waiting to hear back from them.

Posted: 6/13/2014 4:31:21 PM EDT

[#3]

How deep is that? The photo makes it look significantly deep.

Posted: 6/13/2014 5:32:45 PM EDT

[#4]

Somewhere around .003 to .004.

Posted: 6/13/2014 5:42:59 PM EDT

[#5]

That's junk, I wouldn't shoot it.

Posted: 6/13/2014 6:41:54 PM EDT

[#6]

basically its case head separation from the outside working its way in
instead of the inside working its way out
i wouldn't shot it either

and that hornady ammo is HOT
if i remember correctly
it shot 3 feet high @ 1,000 yards than my match ammo

Posted: 6/13/2014 7:30:52 PM EDT

[#7]

I had no intentions of shooting it. I didn't hear back from Hornady today. Hopefully I'll hear from them next week. Luckily I have the name of the guy I talked to in case I call back.

Posted: 6/14/2014 10:12:13 AM EDT

[#8]

Hornady has used WCC brass for the .50 BMG cartridge since they started producing that caliber of ammunition, but always intended to some day have their own headstamp on the brass.. That Hornady brass just recently became available, early 2014, so look for the headstamp to change eventually, as they use up their stock of WCC.

Posted: 6/14/2014 2:30:44 PM EDT

[#9]

Surprised Hornady let that one through. QC is getting sloppy. To big a hurry pushing it out the door to fast. Hope they make it right for you. Keep us informed how they respond.

Posted: 6/17/2014 12:51:29 AM EDT

[#10]

Talked with them again toady. I got an RMA number and will be getting a pre-paid label to return it for exchange.

Posted: 6/19/2014 9:59:52 PM EDT

[#11]

The ammo was sent out today. I'll provide an update when I receive the replacements.

Posted: 6/22/2014 2:05:38 PM EDT

[#12]

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Surprised Hornady let that one through. QC is getting sloppy. To big a hurry pushing it out the door to fast. Hope they make it right for you. Keep us informed how they respond.

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1 bad round is getting sloppy? Expecting 0 defects is unreasonable. Do you have other evidence of sloppy QC?

Posted: 6/22/2014 3:22:41 PM EDT

[#13]

I agree, 1 round out of a box of 10 isn't a big issue. If there were a bunch of people posting that this was happening then there *might* be an issue.

Hornady has already started the process of making it right, I'm willing to bet the OP will be more then satisfied with the outcome. Let Hornady fix it before any crucifying happens, that's how better things come.

Posted: 6/22/2014 8:10:09 PM EDT

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I agree, 1 round out of a box of 10 isn't a big issue. If there were a bunch of people posting that this was happening then there *might* be an issue.

Hornady has already started the process of making it right, I'm willing to bet the OP will be more then satisfied with the outcome. Let Hornady fix it before any crucifying happens, that's how better things come.

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Sorry Guys I disagree with your guys in this case. We are not talking about a 22 long rifle round, we are talking about a round that is about $4 each with over 200 grs of powder in it! If there is an issue with even a single round it could very easy destroy a rifle that can be up over 10 thousand dollars and kill the shooter and hurt people close by. in this case even a single mistake is not acceptable.

Posted: 6/22/2014 8:57:09 PM EDT

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1 bad round is getting sloppy? Expecting 0 defects is unreasonable. Do you have other evidence of sloppy QC?

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Surprised Hornady let that one through. QC is getting sloppy. To big a hurry pushing it out the door to fast. Hope they make it right for you. Keep us informed how they respond.

1 bad round is getting sloppy? Expecting 0 defects is unreasonable. Do you have other evidence of sloppy QC?

The photo speaks for itself. If he would not have caught the defect and fired it, chances are he would be dead or badly injured. As was posted above, zero room for error.

Posted: 7/14/2014 10:10:38 PM EDT

[#16]

I got the replacement ammo today. They have Hornady brass. The case length on them is anywhere from 3.897 to 3.9. The total length is anywhere from 5.375 to 5.445 with 7 of them being 5.43X. The primers are crimped. They are also seated kind of deep.

Posted: 7/15/2014 4:35:37 AM EDT

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The photo speaks for itself. If he would not have caught the defect and fired it, chances are he would be dead or badly injured. As was posted above, zero room for error.

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Surprised Hornady let that one through. QC is getting sloppy. To big a hurry pushing it out the door to fast. Hope they make it right for you. Keep us informed how they respond.

1 bad round is getting sloppy? Expecting 0 defects is unreasonable. Do you have other evidence of sloppy QC?

The photo speaks for itself. If he would not have caught the defect and fired it, chances are he would be dead or badly injured. As was posted above, zero room for error.

That's just ridiculous.

It's a piece of bad brass.
Had it failed you'd get a head seperation, considering where the damage is on it.

If you're shooting ANY gun that can't take that, well... good luck to you sir.

It's a big gun, but its still just a gun.
Lets not get all hysterical up in here.

Posted: 7/24/2014 2:31:47 PM EDT

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I got the replacement ammo today. They have Hornady brass. The case length on them is anywhere from 3.897 to 3.9. The total length is anywhere from 5.375 to 5.445 with 7 of them being 5.43X. The primers are crimped. They are also seated kind of deep.

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Looks like DAG brass with RWS primers.
I'll bet it mic's .548-.549, meaning match chamber specs.

You made out well.

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