Stretch brass

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ChrisF
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Stretch brass

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What are signs of brass stretching
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kenny s
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if you see a ridge on the top. It will seem to 'flow' into the chamber.
a ring around the shell indicates a separation getting ready to happen.
when and IF I see this, I discard the shell right away.
half of a shell in the chamber is a bummer.
Ken
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