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Old 10-30-2012, 06:35 PM   #15
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Default Re: My 1st reloads

Just be careful of how many times you reload those cases. Case head separation is a major pain.

It's caused by more head space found in most lever action rifles. The base of the case get's stretched a bit at each firing.

If you're having to trim the cases after each reload, that's a sign your rifle may have a bit more head space.

Either way, you can check for this condition with a paper clip. Just bend a small bit of the end 90º then scratch it along the inside of the empty case. You'll feel a valley forming just above the case head. If you feel this, crush that case.


Welcome to the wonderful world of reloading.
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