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Loaded up a bunch of .45 ACP Large Primer, from brass I bought "pre sorted" as Large Primers. Made the huge error and last time I will "assume" correct sorting was done. Few shorty .45 GAP showed up, visibly got them. But after 3 large primer detonations from NOT fitting the small primer pockets, I hand inspected the rest of the brass and found one more SPP. THEN on case gauging (I check 100% of my loads) I discovered 2 recessed loads!? Upon further inspection they were 460 Rowland brass so the 230 FMJ-RN were 1/16" or .0625" too deep in those two rounds. They almost case gauged but the crimp was crazy around the bullet.
Sheesh. Lesson learned, check your brass 100%. NEVER been an issue before but this was just a box of rando brass from a supplier.
Sheesh. Lesson learned, check your brass 100%. NEVER been an issue before but this was just a box of rando brass from a supplier.