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Posted: 7/12/2009 4:21:21 PM EDT
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Guys,
I have successfully reloaded rounds for my AR15 and they performed flawlessly and very accurately as well. However after cleaning used cases i have discovered that almost all of them got these marks (see pictures for details). Any ideas what is scratching them so hard? http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp71/robert60446_r/ShellSMallcopy.jpg |
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The shell deflector is rounded, it shouldn't dent the brass like that. I cannot tell because of the lighting but are there any drag marks along the brass? That could be from the bolt locking lugs. Yes, drag marks are present...now what? My reloading effort is taking serious beating here...if this will continue lifetime of shells will be very short... |
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Guys, I have successfully reloaded rounds for my AR15 and they performed flawlessly and very accurately as well. However after cleaning used cases I have discovered that almost all of them got these marks (see pictures for details). Any ideas what is scratching them so hard? http://i399.photobucket.com/albums/pp71/robert60446_r/ShellSMallcopy.jpg I'm still new to reloading, but I did notice that each of my AR'S leaves a different mark on the brass from the shell deflector.. I now can tell which gun I shot my reloads out of. I try to keep everything separated, but, I think it is a good thing to notice what's going on. Small things Count. YMMV. |
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I'm still new to reloading, but I did notice that each of my AR'S leaves a different mark on the brass from the shell deflector.. I now can tell which gun I shot my reloads out of. I try to keep everything separated, but, I think it is a good thing to notice what's going on. Small things Count. YMMV. You are correct. Without reloading i wouldn't even know that something is going wrong here...checking your brass is very important...i hope we can pinpoint my "issue" here... |
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I'm still new to reloading, but I did notice that each of my AR'S leaves a different mark on the brass from the shell deflector.. I now can tell which gun I shot my reloads out of. I try to keep everything separated, but, I think it is a good thing to notice what's going on. Small things Count. YMMV. You are correct. Without reloading I wouldn't even know that something is going wrong here...checking your brass is very important...i hope we can pinpoint my "issue" here... I don't think anything is wrong. Your rifle is going to leave a mark on the case (different load, different mark). I shot today and I noticed that with different reloads there where different things going on. It just means to me that you are paying attention. and you need to know what is right or wrong. Me, I got over the small marks on the brass and pay attention to more important things. You'll be just fine. Take it for what it's worth. |
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I don't think anything is wrong. Your rifle is going to leave a mark on the case (different load, different mark). I shot today and I noticed that with different reloads there where different things going on. It just means to me that you are paying attention. and you need to know what is right or wrong. Me, I got over the small marks on the brass and pay attention to more important things. You'll be just fine. Take it for what it's worth. Ehhh...i think you are correct. I'm reloading mainly for bolt rifles and if you take care about used shells those will serve you for a long time, but of course with AR's it is much more violent loading cycle so i guess i just have to chillout... Best regards Robert |
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It's the edge of the ejection port causing the marks.
Let me guess.. this is a 16" AR with a carbine length gas system? I get similar marks from my suppressed carbine. My guess is that the system is overgassed. They are perfectly fine to reload and should not have any effect on accuracy. Cases are much thicker than most people realize. |
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It's the edge of the ejection port causing the marks. Let me guess.. this is a 16" AR with a carbine length gas system? I get similar marks from my suppressed carbine. My guess is that the system is overgassed. They are perfectly fine to reload and should not have any effect on accuracy. Cases are much thicker than most people realize. Yes, yes and yes. Thanks.... 
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