Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Bullet cold weld to brass, real or myth?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="MNbogboy" data-source="post: 1678599" data-attributes="member: 18849"><p>Try to reseat your old loads (6 mo or more) . You most likely will feel or hear the snap when the bullet starts moving. Waaay more force than when initially seated. </p><p>Dissimilar metals = galvanic action = cold weld. Clean case & bullet = more. Atmospheric conditions also contribute t the effect.</p><p>Real yes. Pressure rise, maybe, maybe not. Accuracy can actually go either way.</p><p>More accurate may add to the case of increasing neck tension or crimping.</p><p>From what I gather most competition shooters are always using "fresh" ammo.</p><p>Think a good idea for lrhunters is to do the same. Practice in the spring with any leftovers. I do have one Rem 25-06 that loves old stuff...shoots good with fresh...but better with old and I can't duplicate it...go figure.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MNbogboy, post: 1678599, member: 18849"] Try to reseat your old loads (6 mo or more) . You most likely will feel or hear the snap when the bullet starts moving. Waaay more force than when initially seated. Dissimilar metals = galvanic action = cold weld. Clean case & bullet = more. Atmospheric conditions also contribute t the effect. Real yes. Pressure rise, maybe, maybe not. Accuracy can actually go either way. More accurate may add to the case of increasing neck tension or crimping. From what I gather most competition shooters are always using "fresh" ammo. Think a good idea for lrhunters is to do the same. Practice in the spring with any leftovers. I do have one Rem 25-06 that loves old stuff...shoots good with fresh...but better with old and I can't duplicate it...go figure. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Reloading
Bullet cold weld to brass, real or myth?
Top