Problem with new factory 7prc ammo

[338weatherby]

And here is the response I got back.

Rick, Thank you for sending that over! That answered what I had originally suspected. We have expanded a proprietary cartridge case manufacturing process that produces a stronger and more consistent product by utilizing a new tooling design. Many major manufacturers are beginning to introduce a similar process. This will mean more consistent internal volume, a harder case head, as well as extended overall brass life. This method has been tested and confirmed that it does not affect headspace, function, or performance. With this process we have begun creating the best cartridge cases we have ever made. As long as that rifle you are having made is all to SAAMI specs you should have no issues whatsoever with this ammunition. I personally have some of these new lots I've run through my 7mm PRC and had great results myself. You will start seeing this more and more in different cartridges as we grow this new manufacturing method. If you have any questions please let us know! Thanks, Hornady/SnapSafe Tech Team

 

[lancetkenyon]

INTRODUCING HORNADYS NEW PATIENT PENDING "PRESSURE RING".
@lancetkenyon did you have the inside scoop on this? You called it in post #2

 

[Darryle]

Wow!
That whole thing is a mess!
What's with the primer scratches??
Just wow.

I think Yugo is subcontracting all the 7 PRC brass production

 

[Darryle]

Their stamping die is hosed and nobody caught it bothered to put their phone down and actually look at the parts coming off the machine.

They stamp with the primer in place?

 

[JakeM300winnie]

I think they hired Bidens press secretary Karine jean-pierre to come up with that answer .
Freaking amazing. I'm almost speechless!

 

[Peter Morton]

It's not a "bug." It's a "feature."

 

[tonyf3]

I guess the real test to their answer will be 'do they continue to produce ammo that looks like that over the coming months?

 

[Varmint Hunter]

I guess the real test to their answer will be 'do they continue to produce ammo that looks like that over the coming months?

Apparently only "some" of the currently available ammo has this unique feature.

 

[koja]

And here is the response I got back.

Rick, Thank you for sending that over! That answered what I had originally suspected. We have expanded a proprietary cartridge case manufacturing process that produces a stronger and more consistent product by utilizing a new tooling design. Many major manufacturers are beginning to introduce a similar process. This will mean more consistent internal volume, a harder case head, as well as extended overall brass life. This method has been tested and confirmed that it does not affect headspace, function, or performance. With this process we have begun creating the best cartridge cases we have ever made. As long as that rifle you are having made is all to SAAMI specs you should have no issues whatsoever with this ammunition. I personally have some of these new lots I've run through my 7mm PRC and had great results myself. You will start seeing this more and more in different cartridges as we grow this new manufacturing method. If you have any questions please let us know! Thanks, Hornady/SnapSafe Tech Team

Purchased new Bergara B14R 22lr, 1-26-2023,1-27-2023,patched barrel,rusty chips,scoped barrel ,pits.Sent pics,called.Hornady CS must be related to the fellow at Bergar CS,......Jen Psaki,I must have HBP,ended up with a nosebleed.To be continued.

 

[WapitiBob]

Probably trying to hammer forge the head to get better primer pocket life.

 

[Schw15]

Ordered some more 3 boxes of the 175 eldx and they all seem to have that ring but not near as thick as the others

 

[Firedad]

Just received 10 boxes of ELDM and they look good. No rough marks as described or raised ring.

 

[Firebee10]

Just received 10 boxes of ELDM and they look good. No rough marks as described or raised ring.

Could you provide the Lot number/s for the new boxes received and bullet weight and photos if possible. My limited experience with Hornady brass is what I have in the boxes purchased from Sportsman's Guide, all 40 rounds with the problem. I am surprised to hear that a Hornady rep indicated that it was part of a new process yet your new boxes do not have the problem. Something smells fishy.

 

[Firedad]

Could you provide the Lot number/s for the new boxes received and bullet weight and photos if possible. My limited experience with Hornady brass is what I have in the boxes purchased from Sportsman's Guide, all 40 rounds with the problem. I am surprised to hear that a Hornady rep indicated that it was part of a new process yet your new boxes do not have the problem. Something smells fishy.

I'm at work but when I get home tonight I'll post pics. I'd have to agree with you, it does seem fishy