You guys ever seen this 7mmWSM brass

[Usmcinfantry1988]

Vertical line just below neck .this is Winchester brass and I managed to find some new h fired Winchester brass that has marks similar to this just not as pronounced. Next pic shows that !

you guys think this is normal , or unsafe to use? Thanks !

 

[can1010]

pretty common with winchester brass lately their quality control has been lacking. they can be used just keep an eye on them to make sure they dont develop a crack and have the gas leakage damage your chamber

 

[Usmcinfantry1988]

thanks, been looking for an alternative brass to use for this rifle. I have three more brand new bags of this Winchester brass though I hate for them to go to waste ha ha!

 

[can1010]

dont waste them just keep an eye on them. depending on how hot you reload they will last at least as long as the primer pockets do.

 

[Muddyboots]

That looks like surface crack and I would contact Winchester with pictures. I don't think I would shoot them. Do you have a Teslong to look inside shoulder?

 

[257Tony]

That looks like surface crack and I would contact Winchester with pictures. I don't think I would shoot them. Do you have a Teslong to look inside shoulder?

I agree. They should be able to get you some replacements.

 

[Usmcinfantry1988]

i do not have a way to look inside the shoulder , short of cutting one of them open. im going to send the pics to winchester , i found 10 more new ones in the bag same lot number that looks just like the pics i posted here.

 

[Usmcinfantry1988]

Here's a couple nods out of that bag , the one is terrible I can notice the bulge through the case mouth ! Very poor quality I would say !!

 

[Recon$$]

That looks like surface crack and I would contact Winchester with pictures. I don't think I would shoot them. Do you have a Teslong to look inside shoulder?

I'm with muddyboots, I'm no expert but I reload my hunting rifles to top quality. I trash anything I don't like even though that's tough right now. I'd give em a call.

 

[esshup]

I agree about giving them a call. My guess is too much lube on the die when they were formed. I've seen something like that when I screwed up FL resizing some Weatherby Brass.