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Should I Sweat dents?
7.62x39Lover
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Hi guys,
Many of my .223 cases have dents. Some on the shoulder. When if ever should I worry about dents in cases?
Many of my .223 cases have dents. Some on the shoulder. When if ever should I worry about dents in cases?
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In the distant past, I had a bad habit of over lubing which caused lube dents if the dies didn't have vents. I didn't really understand why this was happening and ended up loading a lot of 243 ammo with these dents. None ever caused a problem but it can happen.
When you apply 50,000 psi, it will iron right out.
And get dented again as it ejects.
If it is a smooth dent without cut or crease, don't worry.
When you apply 50,000 psi, it will iron right out.
And get dented again as it ejects.
+1
I will inspect my brass accordingly.
Extreme lube dents may cause the case to crack at some point. I don't worry about dents in the body as long as it's not what you'd call a "gouge" or has a distinct "pinched" area. Either of these can be responsible for a split or crack as they don't flex like the rest of the case.
In the distant past, I had a bad habit of over lubing which caused lube dents if the dies didn't have vents. I didn't really understand why this was happening and ended up loading a lot of 243 ammo with these dents. None ever caused a problem but it can happen.
+1 Over lube will do it in any type of close tolerance die. That fluid will find any week spots as it has no place to go.