Odd finding from New boxes of Winchester 5.56 from Lake City, looking for advice

[Lasers]

Never have seen a bullet seated this way, is this g2g?

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[CRBMoA]

Are you affairs in order? Do you at least have a back up gun for the one those rounds are gonna blow up?

My $0.02. - NOT g2g

 

[BillM]

Looks like some really crappy QC. Not all that surprising considering how long and hard the ammo
plants have been pushing, and the current labor shortage.

Curious--why do you say it's from Lake City? I thought all WMA headstamp was from the Winchester plant
in Oxford Mississippi?

 

[Member 34319]

Some gnarly crimps!

 

[Nibbs]

Looks like Winnie's at it again.

You are Not Alone.

 

[Lasers]

Looks like some really crappy QC. Not all that surprising considering how long and hard the ammo
plants have been pushing, and the current labor shortage.

Curious--why do you say it's from Lake City? I thought all WMA headstamp was from the Winchester plant
in Oxford Mississippi?

good question, just from some online research, really don't know.

I'll be contacting Winchester

 

[Lasers]

Won't be shooting this stuff. Thanks guys. I'll keep you posted if I get any meaningful response;

 

[RVTECH]

Aside from the crimps that have probably deformed the bullets what happened to the 'spire' points on them? They look like they were flattened by something.

 

[oremike]

Last year Winchester did win the contract to run the Lake City plant.

Winchester Assumes Full Management and Operational Control of Lake City Army Ammunition Plant

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[Lasers]

Aside from the crimps that have probably deformed the bullets what happened to the 'spire' points on them? They look like they were flattened by something.

My eyes never left the crimp, sheesh. Gonna take a couple more pics so you guys can see.

Also about to open some of their M855 and another lot of M193 I have to compare

 

[Nibbs]

Won't be shooting this stuff. Thanks guys. I'll keep you posted if I get any meaningful response;

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I has a buddy who had similar issues w/ some Win brass.
Their Customer Svc made it right & IIRC he came out ahead..

 

[The Heretic]

I've seen it before on mil-spec ammo. It is ok.

Questions about crimping a projectile

I recall mention of “pull tests” in HWS, I think in context of different neck sealants, and I think it may have mentioned the reason for seeking uniformity of the results.

forum.cartridgecollectors.org

 

[Lasers]

Left 3 are the same brand and type, Winchester m193, just from a bulk box of 150

Center 3 are from the above

Right 3 are from winchester M855, stamped by LC btw

 

[Lasers]

Stamps

 

[Nibbs]

Wanna trade for a LaRue TG?

 

[Lasers]

Update for those interested, a rep responded back to my request within 24 hours. They are having me send the rounds back to them and will be sending me a refund check. I'm awaiting an answer as to how much that check will be for, since I can't find my receipt.

 

[Gunner3456]

Never have seen a bullet seated this way, is this g2g?

 

[Gunner3456]

Do you have any dirt on the Clintons?

 

[Lasers]

Do you have any dirt on the Clintons?

You don't?

 

[Gunner3456]

You don't?

Naw, it's just that strange things happen to people who have dirt on the Clintons.