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Post by vito on May 7, 2004 6:19:05 GMT -5
On one of the gun forums (I don't recall which one) I saw advice stating that you should not re-chamber, or re-seat the same cartridges over and over. I routinely take out the hollow points when I go to the range and use other ammo, then replace the hollow points in the gun after I clean it and get it ready for home defense use if needed. Am I risking having unreliable rounds by doing this? Was this advice only for semi-auto's, or for both semi's and revolvers, or not true at all? I do this both for my S&W Model 19 revolver and my just purchased Kimber Ultra Carry. I'd appreciate some knowledgable advice. Thanks.
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Post by MLB on May 7, 2004 11:59:37 GMT -5
I remember reading this also. I think the concern was primarily with semi autos. By rechambering the same round over and over, the bullet could get seated deeper in the casing, increasing the pressure at firing.
I imagine this wouldn't be a concern with a revolver as there is no feed ramp.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on May 7, 2004 21:52:44 GMT -5
MLB is right; However all hope is not lost, because some manufacturers have the cases crimped in order to prevent the bullet from seating further into the case. Lets see; There is Corbon, Federal's Hydra Shok, Some Winchesters, and a few others. I'm sure other members know of more. I went to my ammo cabinet and found some others but cannot identify anything other than the manufacturer. I have seen some revolver magnum ammunition with the canalure crimps.
LE has the problem more than most, because they might clear their semi-autos several times during a normal shift.
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