a quick question (i hope)

[Hotwheels81]

I have a shrinking supply of 1943 milsurp .303 FMJ round's but a nice supply of spent brass i have been picking up, can these cases be reloaded? they have 3 crimp mark's about 3/16" down the case from the throat.

 

[Boomer]

Removing the crimp is not a problem with military brass, but look inside and see if the cases are boxer or berdan primed. If you see 2 small flash holes (berdan) the brass is throw away. If you see a single flash hole (boxer) you are good to go.

Because military brass is heavier than commercial brass, you will reach maximum pressure with lower powder charges when using military brass. When you are working up a load using these cases, start at the lowest recommended load listed in your manual, and work up in half grain increments. If you can shoot across a chronograph, when you reach the maximum velocity listed in your loading manual for that bullet and powder, you have reached the maximum load regardless of the powder charge.

 

[Handloader B.C.]

303 Brass

Some cartridges have a "crimped in" primer as well. You would need to remove the primer pocket crimp as well. A de-burring tool works well but if you have a large number to do, get a primer pocket swage unit - they are cheap and easy to use.
Carry on!

 

[Hotwheels81]

darnit..... they are all berdan primed cases.... oh well.... i have a buttload of spent igman brass too tho
this enfield has a slight chamber irregularity so lighter load's make it easy to eject the brass... dont even get me started on winchester CXP3 box ammo...
thank you for the help!

 

[python357]

darnit..... they are all berdan primed cases.... oh well.... i have a buttload of spent igman brass too tho
this enfield has a slight chamber irregularity so lighter load's make it easy to eject the brass... dont even get me started on winchester CXP3 box ammo...
thank you for the help!

If they're BRASS cases, sell at scrap..getting $1-1.20/LB in Montreal for it..