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What creates a strong cartridge?
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 750431" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I believe that it is both, with two independent aspects that create a strong cartridge. First is the inherent design, the second is quality of the of the manufacturing process. The high pressure, magnum cartridges generally are designed with attention to case head thicknes, case expansion dynamics, web, primer pocket etc. The design can be excellent, but if the manufacturing process doesn't meet the design specifications, like dimensional specs, hardness, and the composition of the brass itself, the design benefit is lost. If the manufacturing process is poor, this might not show up at all on the first shot with the cartridge, but certainly will once you begin the reloading process. I have experienced this on several occasions, with well designed cartridges. With their focus on not only cartridge design but also the reloading after market, Lapua does an excellent job with both, as demonstrated with he 338 Lapua.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 750431, member: 10291"] I believe that it is both, with two independent aspects that create a strong cartridge. First is the inherent design, the second is quality of the of the manufacturing process. The high pressure, magnum cartridges generally are designed with attention to case head thicknes, case expansion dynamics, web, primer pocket etc. The design can be excellent, but if the manufacturing process doesn't meet the design specifications, like dimensional specs, hardness, and the composition of the brass itself, the design benefit is lost. If the manufacturing process is poor, this might not show up at all on the first shot with the cartridge, but certainly will once you begin the reloading process. I have experienced this on several occasions, with well designed cartridges. With their focus on not only cartridge design but also the reloading after market, Lapua does an excellent job with both, as demonstrated with he 338 Lapua. [/QUOTE]
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