I have some 223 brass I have used for powder puff loads in bolt rifles. These cases are .003 to .005" shorter in headspace than a go gauge so will have around .006 to .008 headspace in my AR15. While it's unlikely I would have a case separation firing these, it could happen. They all pass visual and the paper clip test. Have not loaded any yet.
So I'm wondering how serious is a case head separation in an AR? I can't seem to find much about this. Most searches devolve into blown cases from over pressure experiences. If I do load these, it will be throw away brass with modest powder charges for plinking.
So I'm wondering how serious is a case head separation in an AR? I can't seem to find much about this. Most searches devolve into blown cases from over pressure experiences. If I do load these, it will be throw away brass with modest powder charges for plinking.