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Offline doninva

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Dents in cases
« on: November 07, 2009, 04:22:45 PM »
I set up my new press tonight. I sized a few 204 and the first 8 or so had some dents. If I remember from reloading years ago, I can shoot these safely as they will reform without dents. Am I right on this. Thanks, Don

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Re: Dents in cases
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2009, 04:29:28 PM »
Sounds like you had some lube up on the shoulder for those first few - I think we've all been there and done that, and if I don't watch it, I'm sure I'll do it again.

To your question, yes, you can safely shoot those cases with minor dents from sizing and they'll be right as rain afterward.

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Re: Dents in cases
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2009, 04:38:30 PM »
Thanks a bunch. You are exactly right. I had a little to much lube on the neck and sholder. I wiped the rest and everything was good. Don

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Re: Dents in cases
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2009, 06:32:51 PM »
Sounds like you got it. I get'em every time I size 3030 brass, and have been loaden 3030 since 1970. No big deal.
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Re: Dents in cases
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2009, 07:49:57 AM »
Welcome to the DENT CLUB lots of members.

The dents are now few and far between since I started using Imperial sizing wax.

Remember it's where the first bullet goes out of a cold barrel that counts most.