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Gunsmithing Case head separation PSA

Steel head

Feral kitten
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  • Aug 3, 2014
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    I recently had it happen using some cases that I should have retired.

    I found the method of jamming a foam ear plug in the neck then stuffing some Steelstick epoxy in the case then tapping it out after it hardens with a cleaning rod an easy and clean method.

    Just got the rifle back together for this weekends trip
     
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    I've been lucky I guess. Had a bunch of S&B .303 brit brass that let go on like 2-3 firings but they all just fell out of the chamber. Worst one had to drop from about 6" off the ground and it plopped right out.