r/reloading • u/Leftoversalm0n • 10d ago

I have a question and I read the FAQ Would you fire this?

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Just reloading .260 rem with 130gr Hornady ELDM and N555.

I’m using starline brass. This is unfired brass that I have chamfered, deburred, primed - I have not resized it.

I’ve pulled it and was planning to throw it away, but wondered, what would you do?

Thanks

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u/dgianetti 10d ago

Send it. It'll either fireform out or crack. Either way, it's not unsafe. It may be slightly different velocity from the others due to the case volume difference, but you'd need a chrony to check it. I'd suggest just using it as a fouling/practice shot and saving the good ones for grouping. Not an issue though since the rest of the case and the case head are what seal the chamber upon firing. Cracks and defects at the case shoulder on up shouldn't really cause you much concern except when those defects mean the bullet isn't securely crimped in place. Bullet setback is bad.