Help me id brass for reload
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ReloaderFred
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It's Winchester military brass manufactured in 2005. It's very good brass, and you're overthinking the issue.
Hope this helps.
Fred
Hope this helps.
Fred
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What caliber? The WCC stands for Western Cartridge Company, owned by Winchester, the 05 is date of manufacture as in 2005. Not sure I understand what is coming loose or what you are measuring but 3.77 has got to be a typo. More information please.
rcmodel
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Well, it must have worked the first time, or it wouldn't be once-fired brass.
I'm pretty sure it is a problem with your case spinner chuck.
Or your measuring?
LC brass typically measures .374" - .375".
Not .378" which is SAAMI max for .223.
Be aware the military primers are crimped in, and you will have to remove the crimps before you can reload them.
rc
I'm pretty sure it is a problem with your case spinner chuck.
Or your measuring?
LC brass typically measures .374" - .375".
Not .378" which is SAAMI max for .223.
Be aware the military primers are crimped in, and you will have to remove the crimps before you can reload them.
rc
Well this explains why I have a few case heads that are pretty hard to slip in and out of the shell holder and some feel to be barely secured. I was assuming it was due to a extractor burr or something similar. I have only had the issue with 223/556 cases.
Im new to reloading but ive processed about 1k of LC11 my measurements are correct though ..
The boltface on the training bolt is slightly smaller to prevent a "normal" 5.56 round to be loaded into the chamber and fired. The bolt for these cases is lighter weight and doesn't lock into the lugs of the barrel extension like a normal bolt. If you managed to mix a live round in (possible if the bolt face WASN'T different) and it fired it would probably blow the upper apart as the bolt wouldn't be locked into battery. This brass is meant for use ONLY with the lightweight bolt so that it will still cycle correctly. Doesn't necessarily mean it couldn't be used as brass for a wildcat of some sort, but it shouldn't be used for 5.56 as the extractor probably won't grab it correctly.
The 5.56mm SRTA provides a realistic restricted range training alternative to M193/M855 service rounds. The 5.56mm SRTA has a maximum range of 250 meters; an effective range of 25 meters (trajectory match and round to round dispersion comparable to the service ammunition) and provides a functional capability when used in the M16A2 Rifle with the M2 Training Bolt
The boltface on the training bolt is slightly smaller to prevent a "normal" 5.56 round to be loaded into the chamber and fired. The bolt for these cases is lighter weight and doesn't lock into the lugs of the barrel extension like a normal bolt. If you managed to mix a live round in (possible if the bolt face WASN'T different) and it fired it would probably blow the upper apart as the bolt wouldn't be locked into battery. This brass is meant for use ONLY with the lightweight bolt so that it will still cycle correctly. Doesn't necessarily mean it couldn't be used as brass for a wildcat of some sort, but it shouldn't be used for 5.56 as the extractor probably won't grab it correctly.
The 5.56mm SRTA provides a realistic restricted range training alternative to M193/M855 service rounds. The 5.56mm SRTA has a maximum range of 250 meters; an effective range of 25 meters (trajectory match and round to round dispersion comparable to the service ammunition) and provides a functional capability when used in the M16A2 Rifle with the M2 Training Bolt
And thanks for having these boards, Ive been reading the hell out of stuff here ,just registered though . Thank you for the responses ( In advance)
Nic
Oh that was some info I found googling , I found the spec sheet for the orders from D.O.D but havent found the pressure rating for that particular case
Nic
Oh that was some info I found googling , I found the spec sheet for the orders from D.O.D but havent found the pressure rating for that particular case
http://www.scribd.com/doc/29272638/...6MM-M862-Short-Range-Training-Ammunition-1993
Cant seem to find anything else ...
Oh I also have a Dillon Swage for the crimped primers..
Cant seem to find anything else ...
Oh I also have a Dillon Swage for the crimped primers..
rcmodel
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Does your brass look like #7?
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Far as I know, the whole SRTA thing was short lived and I have never even seen one.
Where did you get them??
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Where did you get them??
rc
http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_7_114/1135243_223_5_56_Brass__120_for_1k_Shipped.html
This is were I just bought the brass from. Just received it seperated it then noticed all the case heads are smaller on the wcc rounds
This is were I just bought the brass from. Just received it seperated it then noticed all the case heads are smaller on the wcc rounds
rcmodel
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How many of the 1,000 are like that??
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This rc dude is a friggin Encyclopedia. I sit amazed. Sure, he's called me out before, and I got pissed...but the dude's LEGIT!Does your brass look like #7?
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Sounds like you need a rebate from the seller then!!
No way you are going to find a shell-holder that will work to resize them.
Even if a gun would run with them.
rc
No way you are going to find a shell-holder that will work to resize them.
Even if a gun would run with them.
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