Dings in ammo

[odugrad]

I just bought a ammo can of Federal 62 grain 5.56. Many of the cases have dings in them. Does this effect performance at all?

Thanks everyone.

 

[Dc777]

It's highly unlikely, but a picture of the ammo would be helpful. Some people get a big dent in their truck and call it a "ding". Lets see what your referring to.

 

[WardenWolf]

I believe Federal uses reloaded military cases and sells them to civilians. Sometimes cases will get a small ding from the ejector. This won't hurt any, though it will reduce the number of reloads the case can safely take. These tiny dings will fire-form out when you shoot them.

 

[WardenWolf]

I should note that 5.56 AKs ding the brass to the point where it's actually FOLDED. These cases are NOT reusable. An AR15 or M16, on the other hand, create a relatively minor mark.

 

[odugrad]

I guess dings is too strong a word. I tried to take a picture and they wouldn't show up. They're more like little indentations.

 

[WardenWolf]

They'll be fine, then.

 

[Brotherbadger]

If it's so small it won't show up in pictures, it's fine to shoot.