Checking for case head separation problems

gunnysmith · 05-01-2009, 11:21 PM

Checking for case head separation problems during the reloading process.
This is my standard practice during case inspection.
This step occurs after the size decap operation and before the primer is seated.
The cracked case was visually inspected before the sizing operation and no cracks were noticed.
It cracked as a result of resizing.

10 Bears · 05-01-2009, 11:39 PM

Angled, pointy dental tool works great also.
The one I have fits perfect, to find that crack.

5knives · 05-02-2009, 12:04 AM

Excellent advice and instruction gunnysmith.

Thank You!
And this is how stickies are born!

Peeweester40 · 05-05-2009, 03:05 PM

When I read it first, I thought you said "Anal Ring".

gunnysmith · 05-05-2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10 Bears

Angled, pointy dental tool works great also.
The one I have fits perfect, to find that crack.

In the smaller cases ie. 22 Hornet, .221 fireball .556 NATO and 22/250, my dental pick won't go through the neck. That is why I went to the disposable, but all important tool.

05-01-2009, 11:21 PM	#1
gunnysmith Fear what you cannot see Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 6,730	Checking for case head separation problems Checking for case head separation problems during the reloading process. This is my standard practice during case inspection. This step occurs after the size decap operation and before the primer is seated. The cracked case was visually inspected before the sizing operation and no cracks were noticed. It cracked as a result of resizing. __________________ Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. H. L. Mencken

05-05-2009, 03:05 PM	#4
Peeweester40 Who Dat? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: In The South Posts: 626	When I read it first, I thought you said "Anal Ring". __________________ A man may conduct himself well in both adversity and good fortune, but if you want to test his character, give him power. -Abraham Lincoln

05-01-2009, 11:39 PM	#2
10 Bears Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: E-Da-How Posts: 137,846	Angled, pointy dental tool works great also. The one I have fits perfect, to find that crack.

05-02-2009, 12:04 AM	#3
5knives KaBoom Kontrol Modulator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colorado, Western Slope Posts: 16,229	Excellent advice and instruction gunnysmith. Thank You! And this is how stickies are born!