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Posted: 8/9/2011 7:24:34 PM EDT
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Shoot them... chamber pressure will iron the case out to the chamber wall like nobody business right now and no more ding brass, unless it get ding again on it way out of firearm..
If you not want them, send them to me for disposal. Got pics ? |
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Posted: 8/9/2011 7:25:31 PM EDT
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Well, Sir I have removed many a dent in a cartridge case. It's called fireforming. Basically, it entails loading a primed case with a nominal, recommended, light load of powder with cast or jacketed bullet for the purpose of expanding the interior and exterior case walls fitting the dimentions of the firing chamber. But, remember, INSPECT, INSPECT, and INSPECT every step of the reloading process. Have a good day.
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Posted: 8/9/2011 7:32:37 PM EDT
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I had some dented cases in a batch of brass. I numbered them loaded and shot them. 
This is what they looked like after being fired. You can probably just shoot your ammo, that will remove the dents. But post a pic to be sure. Upon firing, 55,000 psi will form the cases to your chamber. This process is called fire forming. One on the standard wildcatting and case forming processes. |
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Posted: 8/9/2011 7:46:39 PM EDT
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Most dented brass is fine to reload, it depends on where the dents are and how bad they are, photos would be helpful.
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Posted: 8/10/2011 6:48:49 AM EDT
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Most dented brass is fine to reload, it depends on where the dents are and how bad they are, photos would be helpful. Yup. They should shoot just fine. However if the brass is smashed into a oval and will not chamber it would be best to pull the rounds and recover the bullet and toss the case. Or for what you paid for them you could just toss them and not feel bad. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 8/10/2011 8:20:18 PM EDT
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I also know from my manuals that you shouldnt load dented brass. Which manuals were they? |
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Posted: 8/10/2011 9:57:37 PM EDT
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I also know from my manuals that you shouldnt load dented brass. Which manuals were they? Doesn't it say something in the -10 about discarding dented ammunition? |
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Posted: 8/11/2011 2:55:23 AM EDT
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I also know from my manuals that you shouldnt load dented brass. Which manuals were they? Doesn't it say something in the -10 about discarding dented ammunition? IIRC The Army M16 field manual says to turn in any ammo with dented cases. |
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Posted: 8/11/2011 6:56:58 AM EDT
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I also know from my manuals that you shouldnt load dented brass. Which manuals were they? Doesn't it say something in the -10 about discarding dented ammunition? IIRC The Army M16 field manual says to turn in any ammo with dented cases. I can understand that for military use, you don't want the chance of jams in battle. But if you size a dented case and it gauges, then they will fire just fine for range use where nobody is shooting back at you. |
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Posted: 8/11/2011 6:58:57 AM EDT
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I also know from my manuals that you shouldnt load dented brass. Which manuals were they? Doesn't it say something in the -10 about discarding dented ammunition? IIRC The Army M16 field manual says to turn in any ammo with dented cases. I can understand that for military use, you don't want the chance of jams in battle. But if you size a dented case and it gauges, then they will fire just fine for range use where nobody is shooting back at you. +1 |
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Posted: 8/11/2011 7:35:41 AM EDT
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There is so much .223 brass floating around that we can be picky.
If they are nasty dents I pitch them. |
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Posted: 8/11/2011 3:01:31 PM EDT
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If they will chamber, shoot them. If they won't, pull em down.
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