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  1. 23-08-2014, 08:39 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shearer View Post
    Was at the range today and noticed a number of my spent cases were split from the neck and down the shoulder. The rifle was shooting as per normal. No sign of any other issues. Anyone come across this before?
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    I don't shoot much at the range so don't usually see the case after it has been fired
    Sorry about the crap photo.
    Are the splits in the same position on each case relative to the firing pin mark?
    10MRT shooters do it 60 times, in two directions and at two speeds.
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