Extractor Chewing Up Rims

.223Savage

.223Savage

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I have a bunch of range pickup .223 brass that has been through various semi-autos, both mine and others. After resizing, I check them in a Lyman .223 case gauge and noticed that most do not seat perfectly in the gauge as the rims protrude above the gauge. After fiddling with the sizing die and still having them protrude, I noticed that the rims nicked and scratched. I suspect this damage is from the extractors of the various guns the brass has been through. The brass is in good condition otherwise.

When I take the time to file away the nicks and burrs from the rim the brass fits the case gauge perfectly.

I intended this brass for "plinking" rounds so it can get lost in the mud and grass at the range.

I really do not look forward to filing down all the burrs on the rims of each case.

Am I being too cheap and should I just scrap the brass or will the force of the bolt closing deal with any burrs on the rim and go ahead and safely shoot it?

Thanks for your thoughts.
 
I wold say as long as the "nicks and burrs" are not extreme and still allow your rifle to cycle properly you are good to go.

Next time your at the range load a round that you know is burr and nick free and retrieve the spent case right after you fire and inspect it to see if your rifle is guilty of the abuse.
 
Probably from over gassed carbine lenght ARs.

Just knock the burr off to check a couple cases in your gauge. Set your FL die, then don't worry about the rest.

GC
 
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