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Blew a Primer _ Analysis
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<blockquote data-quote="Pdvdh" data-source="post: 1390420" data-attributes="member: 4191"><p>My feedback information & thoughts:</p><p>1) That's currently at the top of my "cause" list.</p><p>2) My position is no. I seat my primers with a K&M Services hand priming tool. It's pretty easy to ID light force seating of primers. If I have a loose seating primer, I investigate. If I conclude it's safe to shoot, even though it's not as snug as I'd like, I mark it with a Felt pen prior to firing it in my rifle. There were no size or strength related issues noted with the primer, IMO.</p><p>3) The bullets I've measured have been consistent in diameter, within my ability and the limitation of my 0.001" dial calipers, to measure diameters. I don't own a 0.0001" caliper or measuring instrument. Still, I can do a decent job detecting relative differences in diameter with my 0.001" dial calipers. After-the-fact problem is there's currently no way to measure the diameter of the bullet that blew the primer. Its <strong><em>GONE</em></strong>... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>4) I dunno... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite5" alt=":confused:" title="Confused :confused:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":confused:" /> That could be. The primary purpose for my thread is to expand the analysis of potential causes to include the knowledge and experience of other Forum members. So thanks for sounding in.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>All my Hornady brass is from the same lot. I bought 2 - 50 count boxes at the same time and they both have the same Lot #.</p><p></p><p>For several years I've been using this brass with the 215gr Berger and a different powder (Reloder 33) with MVs ~3040fps. For a 3 month period of time the 225gr Hornady ELD-M and Reloder 33 at ~2980fps. This is the first large and noticeable <em>surprise</em> wherein a casing which received lesser pressure failed to hold a primer as if it was exposed to higher pressure, relative to any of the other brass casings. </p><p></p><p>Pretty sure Hornady will not reimburse anything for the used casings so I'm not going there. More significacntly, I don't expect them to spend any time tying to ID a flawed casing, let alone admit a defective casing slipped out their factory. Call me a pessimist in that regard, based on my life's experiences. A <em>proud</em> pessimist at that! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> </p><p></p><p>I don't think the majority of my Hornady brass is problematic, based on my history and experiences to date. But could a bad one slip thru their QA/QC every now and then and ship out for retail purchase???</p><p></p><p>RWS brass is consistently of high quality and strength, in my experience and opinion. I may discontinue use of this Hornady brass in favor of the novel option of using 8x68mmS RWS brass. </p><p></p><p>I appreciate the thoughtful Posts!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pdvdh, post: 1390420, member: 4191"] My feedback information & thoughts: 1) That's currently at the top of my "cause" list. 2) My position is no. I seat my primers with a K&M Services hand priming tool. It's pretty easy to ID light force seating of primers. If I have a loose seating primer, I investigate. If I conclude it's safe to shoot, even though it's not as snug as I'd like, I mark it with a Felt pen prior to firing it in my rifle. There were no size or strength related issues noted with the primer, IMO. 3) The bullets I've measured have been consistent in diameter, within my ability and the limitation of my 0.001" dial calipers, to measure diameters. I don't own a 0.0001" caliper or measuring instrument. Still, I can do a decent job detecting relative differences in diameter with my 0.001" dial calipers. After-the-fact problem is there's currently no way to measure the diameter of the bullet that blew the primer. Its [B][I]GONE[/I][/B]... :) 4) I dunno... :confused: That could be. The primary purpose for my thread is to expand the analysis of potential causes to include the knowledge and experience of other Forum members. So thanks for sounding in. All my Hornady brass is from the same lot. I bought 2 - 50 count boxes at the same time and they both have the same Lot #. For several years I've been using this brass with the 215gr Berger and a different powder (Reloder 33) with MVs ~3040fps. For a 3 month period of time the 225gr Hornady ELD-M and Reloder 33 at ~2980fps. This is the first large and noticeable [I]surprise[/I] wherein a casing which received lesser pressure failed to hold a primer as if it was exposed to higher pressure, relative to any of the other brass casings. Pretty sure Hornady will not reimburse anything for the used casings so I'm not going there. More significacntly, I don't expect them to spend any time tying to ID a flawed casing, let alone admit a defective casing slipped out their factory. Call me a pessimist in that regard, based on my life's experiences. A [I]proud[/I] pessimist at that! ;) I don't think the majority of my Hornady brass is problematic, based on my history and experiences to date. But could a bad one slip thru their QA/QC every now and then and ship out for retail purchase??? RWS brass is consistently of high quality and strength, in my experience and opinion. I may discontinue use of this Hornady brass in favor of the novel option of using 8x68mmS RWS brass. I appreciate the thoughtful Posts! [/QUOTE]
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