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  • #1
    srk3006
    Member
    • Aug 2011
    • 327

    case head separation!

    took my h&r garand to the range for test fire today, 10th rnd ftf light primer strike. around # 20 case head separated completely, removed easily w/ stuck case tool. ammo was fn 55 headstamp(separated), 65 fn light strike, sooooo whatya think? ammo bad or headspace problem, rest fired great. advise please.
    BETTER JUDGED BY TWELVE,THAN CARRIED BY SIX
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      swifty
      Senior Member
      • Mar 2008
      • 929
      Clean the chamber really well.

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        • #3
          littlejake
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2008
          • 2168
          Signals Possible excessive headspace. The light strike would occur with excessive headspace, and so would a case head separation.
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