Cracked 243 necks

[MHWASH]

I’ve loaded for this 243 for several years, but haven’t shot it a lot. Last year I shot it quite a bit after having it threaded for my suppressor. I’ve always had trouble with split necks, but I just assumed it was old brass. Last year I bought some Win brass that was supposedly once fired. I believe this is true because it was in the factory ammo boxes. After shooting several rounds today, I noticed 2/3 of the brass has split necks. Could this be a rifle issue? Using RCBS dies.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Whats it do with factory ammo?

 

[WeiserBucks]

That's a junk brass issue.

 

[Steve300xcw]

That or his "once fired brass" is somebody's wore out stuff.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Winchester brass is worn out before it leaves the factory. I've seen a pile of it with split necks new out of the bag.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

That does not look like once fired brass.

 

[MHWASH]

Whats it do with factory ammo?

Good question, I don’t shoot factory, but may have to try.

That does not look like once fired brass.

Technically it’s now twice fired.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Go spend $25 on some federal blue box whatevers and see whats up. I'm betting that that brass is just used up

 

[freddyG]

That’s Winchester brass for ya. Junk like stated above. Get some Lapua, and you will wear out your barrel before the brass.

 

[Steve300xcw]

thats funny shit