My case head has a shiny mark on it. Is this a sign of high pressure?
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My case head has a shiny mark on it. Is this a sign of high pressure?
My case head has a shiny mark on it. Is this a sign of high pressure?
September 4, 2019Philip Mahin
Yes. High pressure will set the cartridge back into the bolt face, causing the brass to flow into the ejector hole and leaving a shiny spot on the case head.