Shiney rings on brass

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Croaky
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Shiney rings on brass

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The pic shows my 204 brass has a bright ring just down from the shoulder
but no raised edge inside or out and none of the usual pressure signs. The load
is not a hot one and shoots very well, I'm just puzzled where this ring comes from.
Could it be a from machining marks in the chamber or whatever, does anybody
have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance, cheers
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Re: Shiney rings on brass

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Is it only on fired brass? The reason I ask is mine get that and it’s caused by them rattling around in their storage case in the car.


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Re: Shiney rings on brass

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kickinback wrote:Is it only on fired brass? The reason I ask is mine get that and it’s caused by them rattling around in their storage case in the car.


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Mine too.

But if that happens on firing have you measured to see if they are stretching?


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kickinback wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2017 9:46 am Is it only on fired brass? The reason I ask is mine get that and it’s caused by them rattling around in their storage case in the car.


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Thats what it would be. :D
trevort wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2017 10:39 am
Mine too.

But if that happens on firing have you measured to see if they are stretching?


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Cant see brass stretching up there near the shoulder :?
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Re: Shiney rings on brass

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kickinback wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2017 9:46 am Is it only on fired brass? The reason I ask is mine get that and it’s caused by them rattling around in their storage case in the car.


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This could be the answer, as no stretching or problems other than these
marks. I will clean them and carry them differently after shooting a few
off to make sure. Thanks for that, I would have never even considered it :oops:
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kickinback wrote: Sun Nov 26, 2017 9:46 am Is it only on fired brass? The reason I ask is mine get that and it’s caused by them rattling around in their storage case in the car.


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Same.
Came back from Yass and was sorting out brass to load and had the same marks. Had me scratching my head for a while.

Bruce
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