pistol case damage - OK to reload?

[el_chupo_]

Just getting started in reloading, as I havent been able to find powder locally until last week...

I have been cleaning some range brass recently in preparation, and noticed that quite a few of the cases have a small dent in the side of the case. I assume this is where the case is hitting the ejection port or similar, as I see a small dent on many .223/5.56 brass as well.

Is it OK to reload this, or should I toss anything like that out?

I can get pictures if needed.

Thanks!

 

[John D]

I wouldn't load dented brass. Brass is too inexpensive (or free!) to use any that might cause problems.

 

[1stmar]

Anything that would cause feeding issues would likely getting addressed during sizing. If dents remain they will fire out and be fine.

 

[YARDDOG(1)]

Run em through your sizer, should straiten right out ; )
Y/D

 

[Slamfire]

Size them, shoot them.

Toss brass that has cracks or has primer pockets too large to hold the primer.

 

[Ozzieman]

+1 Slamfire
If I threw away every 5.56 case that had a dent (small) I would few left. If it’s a small rounded dent I use them, it’s only the ones that have a crease or has damaged the brass gets tossed.

 

[el_chupo_]

Great, thanks guys. I have been tossing any that look bad, but the little dings didnt seem bad...

 

[Damon555]

Brass that has a minor dent can be reloaded without issue....

 

[buck460XVR]

Half the .45 ACP brass I pick up at the range has bites from the ejection port. Even if they don't size out completely, they still shoot well. Deep sharp creases are another thing.