Bullet pushed down into casing?

**axmdr40** · December 10th, 2007, 02:24 AM

So I just found a Federal Hydrashok .40 S&W where the bullet is pushed down into the casing further than it should be. I can't imagine this is a good thing...what should i do with it?

**XD45** · December 10th, 2007, 02:32 AM

toss it out or put it someplace you wont shoot it, OAL changes pressures. Was it ever put in a mag or is it straight outta the box?

**762xIan** · December 10th, 2007, 05:51 AM

Don't shoot it!...save it and give it to someone who reloads for .40 or......start reloading!

**Lycanthrope** · December 10th, 2007, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by XD45

toss it out or put it someplace you wont shoot it, OAL changes pressures. Was it ever put in a mag or is it straight outta the box?

Yep, toss it or pull it. Don't shoot it. Bullets can do this by being chambered a few too many times. That's why it's a good idea to rotate your carry ammo.