Inspecting Brass
The rings (indicating separation), can be a little tough to spot. Sometimes you can find them by using a paper clip and dragging it through the interior of the case.
Either one of these cases would surely have cracked if fired again.
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Cracks, are obvious and a learning experience, not to mention dangerous !
Luckily this case came out of the gun in 1 piece and no harm was done to the shooter or the gun.
"Discount Reloads" are not much of a discount when they create problems.
A local gun shop loaned this to me. He removed it from an autoloader.
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The first case (front half) was left in the chamber by the autoloader which promptly cycled in another round.
Not all brass is created equal ! The flash hole looks off center - it is not camera angle.
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