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February 20th, 2013, 11:59 AM #1Super Member
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Marking cases
Is there any downside to using a sharpie to put a line, or an X or a circle on the base of a cartridge?
For example, I loaded 3 different test groups of 9mm ammo. I put a line across the base of the cartridge for 6.5 grn of Unique, an X (or + depending on the orientation) for 6.7 and circle for 7.0 so I can check the cases after firing for any signs of stress. All were loaded with 115grn FMJ round nose.
Good idea? Bad idea? Are there better ways?
This is my first batch of handloads and I want to find a loading that isn't too hot, but still gives "range quality" performance and reliability.A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
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February 20th, 2013, 12:03 PM #2
Re: Marking cases
No downside that i can think of and know a couple people who use this process for tracking loads...or quickly identifying types of ammo in loose ammo boxes by brand X say is remmington / is WWB etc etc
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February 20th, 2013, 12:05 PM #3
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I've been doing it since I started loading when I was 12 or 13 years old. I've yet to experience and issue due to marking a case with a "Sharpie".
I do it so I can distinguish different cases when comparing affects from pressures/loads.RIP: SFN, 1861, twoeggsup, Lambo, jamesjo, JayBell, 32 Magnum, Pro2A, mrwildroot, dregan, Frenchy, Fragger, ungawa, Mtn Jack, Grapeshot, R.W.J., PennsyPlinker, Statkowski, Deanimator, roland, aubie515
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February 20th, 2013, 12:22 PM #4Super Member
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Re: Marking cases
Thanks guys, I figured there wouldn't be any problems, but I'm new to this and wanted to make sure I wouldn't accidentally disrupt the space/time continuum by marking the bases of my cases.
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February 20th, 2013, 01:34 PM #5
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February 20th, 2013, 08:56 PM #7Grand Member
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Re: Marking cases
Keep a notebook with you at the range and take notes as you shoot about pressure, accuracy, recoil, etc
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February 20th, 2013, 09:16 PM #8
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I run a blue marker around the inside of the rim on all of my sub-sonic rifle cases.
The reason is because i have the flash holes drilled out. Using a full power charge with the drilled out hole is bad juju.HGW, llc ~ Title 1 & NFA sales/manufacturing ~ Transfers - Title 1 $20 - NFA $50
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February 20th, 2013, 10:23 PM #9Super Member
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Re: Marking cases
I mark the bottom of the case, not the primer area, so that I can keep track of my cases from the other range brass. I can then keep track of how many times they have been reloaded. I still pick up the other brass and reload it one or two times. Of course all cases should be inspected.
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February 20th, 2013, 10:49 PM #10Grand Member
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Re: Marking cases
I am starting to mark mine to deter my brass theif friend. Not you dan.
Last edited by jmiro; February 21st, 2013 at 12:15 AM. Reason: gramar
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