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Posted: 8/28/2023 8:38:49 AM EST
[Last Edit: FoxValleyTacDriver]
Friend of mine bought some of the 55 grain Saber black tip last week and had a couple bad case failures. Initially he had a couple rounds sticking in the chamber. Then when he went to check the cases he had two that looked like this.
 Attached FileIsn't a new rifle and the guy has never had issues with any other ammo he's used in it. I'm guessing since the split is at the same spot they must be thin in that area? Maybe something is going wrong when they are shaping the case? Bad annealing? He said before these two there were cases sticking with no split so perhaps some overpressure as well. Either way, does not look good. He already sent an email to PSA to let them know. |
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OR, USA
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Posted: 8/28/2023 10:02:37 AM EST
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That sucks. Let us know what they say.
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WV, USA
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Posted: 8/28/2023 10:24:47 AM EST
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Oh dang! I was wondering about their quality control
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/28/2023 11:07:54 AM EST
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@Jman_JJE
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Posted: 8/28/2023 12:29:44 PM EST
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Originally Posted By FoxValleyTacDriver: Friend of mine bought some of the 55 grain Saber black tip last week and had a couple bad case failures. Initially he had a couple rounds sticking in the chamber. Then when he went to check the cases he had two that looked like this. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/285899/IMG_20230828_074456_jpg-2934913.JPG Isn't a new rifle and the guy has never had issues with any other ammo he's used in it. I'm guessing since the split is at the same spot they must be thin in that area? Maybe something is going wrong when they are shaping the case? Bad annealing? He said before these two there were cases sticking with no split so perhaps some overpressure as well. Either way, does not look good. He already sent an email to PSA to let them know. IM Sent. Josiah |
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Posted: 8/28/2023 1:44:34 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PalmettoStateArmory: IM Sent. Josiah He said he'd email you directly after work today. |
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Posted: 9/2/2023 10:57:24 AM EST
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UPDATE?
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Posted: 9/17/2023 12:09:25 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lapster: UPDATE? Bumping for any updates. |
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Posted: 9/17/2023 2:20:56 PM EST
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He contacted Josiah and sent the cases back to PSA to inspect. That's all I know.
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NC, USA
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Posted: 9/21/2023 2:34:56 PM EST
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Any idea when the ammo was made? or when it was purchased?
Lot number? |
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 9/21/2023 7:37:39 PM EST
[#10]
I’d rule out headspace issue too.
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Posted: 9/27/2023 10:14:43 PM EST
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Anyone else having issues?
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Posted: 10/13/2023 3:12:21 PM EST
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I’ve never Sean a case split that way
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Posted: 10/13/2023 3:25:33 PM EST
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It's been a month. Any update?
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IA, USA
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Posted: 10/14/2023 1:58:46 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By countrygunner: I’ve never Sean a case split that way Starline 556 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/14/2023 11:35:52 AM EST
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I’d really love to get an update on this. I occasionally use the AAC for training so I’ve got skin in the game.
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KY, USA
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Posted: 10/14/2023 12:32:34 PM EST
[Last Edit: FloridaMan11b]
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Quote HistoryDo you know what caused that? |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 10/14/2023 5:39:00 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FloridaMan11b: Do you know what caused that? no, they said they had a bad batch and replaced everything i had. It is a thin spot in the brass from the ones i cut up to look at. |
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