OldmanFCSA wrote:If reloading +P+, be sure to check that brass is not of the "balloon" style as it will not reliably hold pressure.
Curious - is this a joke? Or is this a reference to some brass being softer?
OldmanFCSA wrote:If reloading +P+, be sure to check that brass is not of the "balloon" style as it will not reliably hold pressure.
purd0027 wrote:Ahh interesting, thanks. The powder column extends into the case head. Was there generally a time frame cutoff where these ceased to be made? Or if I were to get a new box of factory .44-40, would it have a balloon head?
Any other cartridges have this characteristic besides the 44-40, 45 schoefield, etc mentioned in that link?
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