Schmidt-Rubin, Question?

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jason.h

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Hello, I just shot a some rounds through my Swiss 1911 long rifle Schmidt Rubin, the rifles shoots great but is see a small issue with some of the ejected cartridges. Some of the neck's of the cartridges were flattened on one side, or even caved in a tad. I was shooting store bought hornady loaded 165gr BTSP. I think this may be because of the slightly difference size between the K31 and 1911 rifles, i assume the ammo i had was sized for the k31's chamber.
Some of the cartridges retained their form.
Is there any other reason for the brass deformation?
Also can I still use the deformed brass for reloading in the future?
Thank You,
Jason Hay
 
If it is flattened on one side, you can bet it didn't happen in the rifle's chamber. More than likely happened when the round ejected; it either hit the rifle or landed hard or got stepped on. Don't worry, you can still reload it.
 
On these rifles the cases tend to hit the back of the receiver when ejected smartly. Most likely where the dents came from. Check I bet there is some faint brass marks on the rear of the receiver. I usually go pretty easy on my k 31 and G1911 so they are not so hard on the brass. Also easier to pic the case out of the receiver rather than off the ground.
 
"...hit the back of the receiver..." Or the side. Just like an M1 Rifle. It's nothing to worry about. If the expander button doesn't fit into a whacked case mouth, use needle nosed pliers as a mandrel to open the case mouth enough for the button to fit.
Any dents on the case body will be ironed out either when resized or upon the next firing. No big deal either.
 
Ya, you guys are right, I put an empty case in the chamber and ejected it quickly, and it came out flattened on one side.
Thanks for your help.
 
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