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Posted: 7/20/2008 11:10:31 AM EDT
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Hey guys. I plan on starting to reload my .308's here pretty soon. I have a couple questions though. First off (I know this question depends on a lot of stuff) does a shell have a certain "life expectancy"? What I mean; is there a certain number of times you can expect to reload a shell before it becomes 'no good'? Or will they just work until they are damaged in some way? I have heard there are certain types of shells that can't (or shouldn't) be reloaded. What type is this and how do you identify them? Thanks! |
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Berdan primed shells are for all intents and purposes not reloadable, they will have two flash holes on the inside and will break your decapping pin if one goes through your press. as for how many times, some people only reload a certain number of time, I keep reloading them until they no-longer pass my inspection, usually they look like they are about to crack, or they already have, or whatnot |
So to identify these I can hold them up to the light, look into the mouth of the shell and if i see light then it is a 'no go' for reloading? Is this correct? |
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Boxer and Berdan Cartridge Cases Normally, all US manufactured brass cased ammunition uses a BOXER primer. CCI uses a BERDAN primer in their aluminum cased Blazer Ammunition. But, it was not meant to be re-loaded. Some FOREIGN manufacturers will use the BERDAN primer and some will use the BOXER primer......it's best to check. In order to determine what you have, shine a bright light into the case (from the neck side) and look at the back side of the primer. One hole in the center, is BOXER primed and it's re-loadable. If you see two smaller holes, usually off center, it's BERDAN primed, and for all practical purposes it's NOT re-loadable ________________________________ More info..........Boxer or Berdan (with drawing/picture)? www.exteriorballistics.com/reloadbasics/primer.cfm Aloha, Mark |
Case Life............
Overpressure signs (photos), look about half way down the page….……. www.radomski.us/njhp/cart_tech.htm Aloha, Mark |
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