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    I'll probably just pull it apart and reuse the brass and projectiles. It's only 50 rounds and it only cost me $15 so it's no big deal I just wanted to make sure.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rumpelhardt View Post
    I'll probably just pull it apart and reuse the brass and projectiles.
    I'd use all three parts...and re-prime only. Done it lots, .303 is a classic for it.
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    I understand all Sovieticon manufactured military 5,45x39mm is corrosive - reason longer shelf live

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    Quote Originally Posted by RCS View Post
    longer shelf life
    That was the original reason for the change to that priming compound too I think.
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