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I bought a Bushmaster Varminter a couple of elections back (after reading a review on GunBlast.com) and I've probably put less than 100 rounds thru it since. It is one of the few calibers that I own that I do not reload for. The reason for not reloading, is when it ejects a case, the case hits the deflector on the way out and puts a dent in the case. It's not a huge dent, but something I don't feel completely safe reloading.
So, here's my question: What can I do to keep this rifle from denting cases when it ejects?
Can I simply put some squishy material on the deflector, or is there some proven method of fixing it. Is this a common problem among AR's.?
Anyhow, I'd like to start reloading for it, but not if it's going to ruin all my cases.
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Not seeing your dented brass, I can't say for sure, but normally, the dents iron out enough in resizing that they are not a functional problem.
You can put something squishy on the deflector - yes that will usually prevent the dent - it's easy to see where to apply this as there are brass marks.
Further, you can get a brass catcher - which also collects your brass for you while you shoot - but it's a clunky thing that you have to put up with while shooting....
I personally don't worry about the dents as they've never caused me any troubles in handloads...
A pal of mine put a piece of inner tube on the deflector nub with a drop of crazy glue.
Like you, he hates to see dents in his brass.
The rubber does tend to make the brass fly further though.
deerwhacker444 wrote:I bought a Bushmaster Varminter a couple of elections back (after reading a review on GunBlast.com) and I've probably put less than 100 rounds thru it since. It is one of the few calibers that I own that I do not reload for. The reason for not reloading, is when it ejects a case, the case hits the deflector on the way out and puts a dent in the case. It's not a huge dent, but something I don't feel completely safe reloading.
So, here's my question: What can I do to keep this rifle from denting cases when it ejects?
Can I simply put some squishy material on the deflector, or is there some proven method of fixing it. Is this a common problem among AR's.?
Anyhow, I'd like to start reloading for it, but not if it's going to ruin all my cases.
I have reloaded plenty of dented brass . Some how , the pressure seems to iron out the dents .
One thing to consider , if you reload , you can scale back the powder a tad & it may reduce dents ?
Or buy a spare ejector spring and try cutting a 1/2 coil at a time from it & see if it changes anything ?
