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Offline jw83

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Dented brass safe?
« on: January 22, 2010, 01:07:28 PM »
I was reloading 30-30 cases today and got some dented necks on most of the cases I was reloading, i have read usually it is because of too much lube or dies not adjusted properly, my question is, are they safe to shoot and will they affect accuracy? Thanks

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Re: Dented brass safe?
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2010, 02:11:01 PM »
Dents in the neck after sizing, are quite likely from too much lube. They are called hydraulic dents. Clean your dies, really well and back off on the lube a bit.  ;)

Yes they are fine to shoot. Its hard to say how much of an effect it will have on accuracy.

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Re: Dented brass safe?
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2010, 03:31:15 PM »
agree with above as long as you don't have to pound them in the chamber.
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