Dings in the Federal 308 Brass Casings

wallyent

Was told these are once fired but most all have these small dings/dents on the sides. Are these from cycling in a certain firearm and will they interfere with someone wanting these to reload? Thanks!!

reloader44mag

I dont know the correct term but those cases appear to have been caught during ejection...simular to a "stove pipe" in a handgun...could be totaly wrong...those dents do look deep though

cbyerly

Every Fedreal case I get goes in the scrap bucket. All recent mfg cases have loose primer pockets.

bpost

The next time you smack that case with 50,000 PSI those dents will iron right out. There is nothing to worry about because of the dent.

charliemeyer007

That will be a weak spot in the case. But you will most likely split the neck, wear out the primer pocket, or lose the case due to head seperation first.

wallyent

That's what we thought. Thanks again for the info.

sandwarrior

wallyent,

Those are 'ejection dings'. No big deal. Reload and shoot.

Sorry, meant to reply with a quote, NOT edit yours DUHHH.

62fuelie

When I was shooting an H&K-91 I would reload all cases that didn't have a split or other similar defect. The H&K fluted chamber lines and ejection dent are pretty significant, but I never had a problem using Federal, military, W-W and PMC brass. The chamber pressures will straighten the case wall and match it to the chamber of your rifle. Be sure to do the needed case inspections.

JustC

quote:Originally posted by sandwarrior
wallyent,

Those are 'ejection dings'. No big deal. Reload and shoot.

Sorry, meant o reply with a quote, NOT edit yours DUHHH.


Ok lets see if I can keep from messing up Sandwarriors post this time[:I]

Those are ejection port dings from a semi-auto. I would say something like an HK clone without the delayed roller blowback that REALLY rips a case out of the chamber and flings it a long ways.