Cracked casing on .223 Rem

[egriton]

I took my new AR to the range today, and it overall did great. However, one ejected round had a disturbing crack through the casing. I don't know if it was there before I shot the round or not.



(Federal 223, 55grain FMJ, Walmart value pack)

Opinions? Could this have been there before firing? Was it just a defect in the casing, or might there be an issue with my AR?

BTW, I went through all the other spent rounds and the remainder in the box. No other cracks, but one sizable dent in an unfired round.

Thanks.

 

[aeropb]

It happens sometimes

 

[ASP785]

It was probably a 'trash' defect within the brass itself or an embrittlement fracture. I wouldn't be too concerned considering it spilt along the axis of the case. It's not an issue with your rifle.

 

[Mac68]

Probably just a weak wall on that case from the factory, when it went boom it busted from the pressure. Would be my guess anyway.

 

[uncle money bags]

It was probably a 'trash' defect within the brass itself or an embrittlement fracture. I wouldn't be too concerned considering it spilt along the axis of the case. It's not an issue with your rifle.

Agreed. I have seen this quite a bit with Chinese brass, but not very much with factory American loads.

 

[Boehlertaught]

I agree with the other post that there's nothing wrong with your rifle. Particularly since none of the other brass show any sign of pressure issues. Good luck.

 

[egriton]

Great. Thanks for the feedback. As this is my first AR, still learning what to expect.

 

[dennishoddy]

but one sizable dent in an unfired round.
Thanks.

Was all of your brass dent free before loading? Did you buy it surplus, or was it range pick up?

 

[egriton]

It came from a box of Federal bought from Walmart last week.

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[HackerF15E]

People tend to forget that brass is "supposed" to be a one-use consumable item.