Is this ok?

[Ra66it]

I have found a couple of casings with a simple on the shoulder so far. This is one example. Are they ok to use and shoot?

 

[wgttgw]

Yes they will iron out when fired. Looks like dents from sizing lube.

 

[j8064]

No biggie. If there are no other issues or concerns with the case, load it up.

 

[BUFF7MM]

Run it man.

 

[Ra66it]

Yes they will iron out when fired. Looks like dents from sizing lube.

These dimples were actually noticed before sizing so its not from the lube. I actually thought this also but started finding them before sizing. One had three dimples on the shoulder... So far I've found five I think. I left them on the bench u til I got some feedback.
Thanks all.

 

[Ra66it]

I go through at least 3 checks on all cases. Before sizing, again while trimming, and again just before seating the bullet. I'm using a single stage press so its slow but I figure it will keep my from killing myself or blowing up my weapon haha

 

[iH8DemLibz]

Primer. Powder. Bullet. Boom.

 

[j8064]

Multiple checkpoints in reloading is always a good thing.

The dent in your pic is superficial and could have come from hitting a piece of gravel when the case was ejected. Resizing cases won't true small dents like that. But fire forming will when the case is used again.

 

[lee2]

they are completely ruined. box them up and send them to me.

 

[IndispensableDestiny]

These dimples were actually noticed before sizing so its not from the lube. I actually thought this also but started finding them before sizing. One had three dimples on the shoulder...

I have an AR that does this as it ejects and deflects the brass. Doesn't explain three dimples.

 

[amoebicmagician]

I routinely have little dings on my brass. As long as you're not trying to get sub MOA performance, I'd say it's no biggie.

I've seen some pretty big dimensional differences iron themselves out when the brass fire forms to the chamber

 

[John from MD]

Sometimes you will get dents like that in the chamber from unburned powder. Powder granules are very hard and will dent case necks. Make sure you are using a good crimp especially if you use the slower powders.

John

 

[Weber]

You can use them or give the, to me to use... Either will work fine.