Check for crimped primer pockets on military rifle and pistol ammo.Check for splits or cracks and dents in the case of the brass and throw them out.If brass has two holes (Berdan) then it cannot be reloaded. Check to see if the case is meant for a Berdan, two hole primer or a Boxer, single hole primer.For handgun brass, check for a slight bulge on side of the case.Check the headstamp (may have manufacturer listed, or date case was manufactured.).Look at case material: aluminum, brass or steel (green, lacquered, or gray in appearance).Examine each cartridge to see if it conforms to the proper cartridge specification.Here's a quick recap of the seven steps to inspecting a case: Following all of these steps will ensure your newly loaded cartridges will be safe, reliable, and consistent. Cases with one hole in the primer pocket, called Boxer primer pockets, are far more common and are typically what most reloaders use exclusively.Īfter identifying your Boxer-primed cases, you'll want to look at the headstamp area of the primer pocket again and look for a military-style crimped primer.Ĭases with crimped primer pockets can be reloaded, they just require one more step, called swaging, to ream out the primer pocket to size. Now a USPSA Open Division Major 9 will bulge a bit, thats why they leave the brass at the range.
First, you'll want to look down the case neck with a flashlight and identify whether the primer pocket has one single hole or two small holes.Ĭases with the two holes in the primer pocket, called Berdan style primer pockets, are more difficult to reaload, so typical practice is to scrap Berdan primed cases. Never bulged any brass out of all my Glocks in over 400,000 rounds since 1992. After sorting your cases by cartridge and throwing away any unwanted cases, you'll move on to the next step, inspecting the primer pocket area.
This step can be repeated again after cleaning and tumbling, which can make it easier to identify dented or broken cases. When doing this, compare the case neck diameter, the headstamp diameter, and the overall length of the case to be sure the unmarked brass meets your criteria.Īfter you've sorted out brass cases that meet your cartridge specification, you'll want to throw away any cases that are significantly damaged with crushed necks, dented shoulders, or bulged sides. If you run into this issue, it is best to thoroughly inspect the case and cross-compare it with another case you know meets the correct specification. Checking the headstamps is a great way to reliably identify your cases, however, not all cases have the cartridge labeled on the headstamp. 308 Winchester, you'll want to sort out any non. While working through sorting your cases by material, it is also a great time to identify your cases to make sure they fit the proper cartridge specification.
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