This might be a dumb question but I am working up some loads and I ran across this, several pieces of my Lapua brass had the case mouth flattened on one side. What is the cause of this and what should I know about it? I was using a brass catcher that was 3-4 feet away, but some were perfectly fine.
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Originally posted by waveslayer View PostThis might be a dumb question but I am working up some loads and I ran across this, several pieces of my Lapua brass had the case mouth flattened on one side. What is the cause of this and what should I know about it? I was using a brass catcher that was 3-4 feet away, but some were perfectly fine.
first off I hope im not out of bounds by asking this here but.... I have been reloading for bolt guns for about 2 years now and because my Grendel is taking forever to get here (been ordered since Dec.) I started loading 223 just to get some experience loading for a gas gun. My question is when I shoot my reloads about 70%-80%If it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?
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Originally posted by waveslayer View PostThanks! I will most likely trim the spring... its happening on some of my blackout loads too. Good infoIf it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?
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Originally posted by GLShooter View PostYou can also put a Velcro square on your shell deflector. This will help tremendously. When I build an upper, non-slick side, that goes on before the trip to the range. Probably cuts down on 95% of the case mouth smashing.
GregIf it's true that we are here to help others, then what exactly are the others here for?
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I guess a case catcher would work too....I'm cant bend to pick brass up because of injuries so I'm looking into a brass catcher. My 7year old daughter shoots my slick side without problems but I turn the gas off for her so It single feeds. But I wish they made a true biathlon style upper so I didnt have to mess with the gas system.
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Originally posted by joker31 View PostI guess a case catcher would work too....I'm cant bend to pick brass up because of injuries so I'm looking into a brass catcher. My 7year old daughter shoots my slick side without problems but I turn the gas off for her so It single feeds. But I wish they made a true biathlon style upper so I didnt have to mess with the gas system.
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Originally posted by joker31 View PostI guess a case catcher would work too....I'm cant bend to pick brass up because of injuries so I'm looking into a brass catcher. My 7year old daughter shoots my slick side without problems but I turn the gas off for her so It single feeds. But I wish they made a true biathlon style upper so I didnt have to mess with the gas system."Those who sacrifice liberty for security, deserve neither." Benjamin Franklin
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Wave, It's good to have the Velcro in place-but---that's why we all have re-sizing dies! It irons out all of the small issues of a gas gun-abusing the brass. Not to worry.
Small neck Dents don't really affect the life cycle of the brass. Unless it's the wolf junk.
Joker, a brass catcher would be perfect-I have one. Just tweak it for proper functioning. If you need it tweaked more to your liking=let me know . I've tweaked almost everything on planet so far, why stop now I joke?
How about a pic of your situations -needs. We are all in this life cycle together till the end. We are all here to help, don't worry. Pic it up.
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Wave
Here is a link that describes the ejector spring mod: http://www.gswagner.com/arejector/arejector.html
Make sure you start with a very small removal, re-install and check for proper function. If still getting dents, repeat.
On my first attempt, I took off too much spring and did not have proper ejection. I would suggest having a couple of spare springs handy. Here is my thread on similar issue with the same fix: http://www.65grendel.com/forum/showt...se-on-ejectionLIFE member: NRA, TSRA, SAF, GOA
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Originally posted by joker31 View PostI guess a case catcher would work too....I'm cant bend to pick brass up because of injuries so I'm looking into a brass catcher. My 7year old daughter shoots my slick side without problems but I turn the gas off for her so It single feeds. But I wish they made a true biathlon style upper so I didnt have to mess with the gas system.
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