I am green-horn newbie reloader.
I have a question regarding once fired brass that measures below “trim to” length. I have not found this particular question addressed in any of my reloading related books.
Some .40 S&W brass is .003”-.005” undersize BEFORE trimming.
I also have some .223 Rem that is as much as .010”-.015” undersize. The worst of it is surplus that I know is just 1X fired. It was fired through a semi-auto M4 carbine.
This brass has not been resized or trimmed.
All my manuals address cartridge overall length regarding feed problems, dangers, etc. But none addresses this particular situation. :banghead:
Just how much undersized is OK and how much should be considered grounds for rejection?
Should I be more concerned with semi-auto handgun brass than rifle brass that is to be used in a bolt action rifle? Should I be more concerned with that used in a semi-auto rifle as described?
I just want to be sure that my reloads are ultimately safe to use in the firearms I have.
Thanks up front for your help.
I have a question regarding once fired brass that measures below “trim to” length. I have not found this particular question addressed in any of my reloading related books.
Some .40 S&W brass is .003”-.005” undersize BEFORE trimming.
I also have some .223 Rem that is as much as .010”-.015” undersize. The worst of it is surplus that I know is just 1X fired. It was fired through a semi-auto M4 carbine.
This brass has not been resized or trimmed.
All my manuals address cartridge overall length regarding feed problems, dangers, etc. But none addresses this particular situation. :banghead:
Just how much undersized is OK and how much should be considered grounds for rejection?
Should I be more concerned with semi-auto handgun brass than rifle brass that is to be used in a bolt action rifle? Should I be more concerned with that used in a semi-auto rifle as described?
I just want to be sure that my reloads are ultimately safe to use in the firearms I have.
Thanks up front for your help.