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You could even go so far as to pull the bullet, powder, and primer and reload into a new case.You could pull the bullet out with a pair of pliers, pour the powder on the ground and light it. (i'm easily entertained).
Ask yourself how .257 is fire-formed into .257 Ackley Improved. The shoulder gets blown out into the open space. This is not a problem! It would be if the case was cracked, but your pic does not appear to show that.
I have shot lots of rifle and pistol rounds that show cracks in the case mouth, neck or shoulder after firing. They get tossed. Even though the expanding brass will seal on the chamber walls, I will not load a defective case. A crack indicates compromised integrity. If it shows at the weakest point, there are probably issues at the case head, where as you say, defects can have catastrophic results.As to cracks, even if it was it's not really a safety issue. Having fired lots of surplus ammo over the years, even stuff from the 30's and 40's, I've had plenty of split brass.
Wearin' your pretty dress today, are we?
I would have worn yours but it was to short!!