Split necks with No4 Mk1*

**8udr** · 08-07-2011 04:33 PM

When using 1949 Radway Green ammunition in my Longbranch No4 five out of every ten rounds are ejecting with split necks. I have no problem with my home loads. Is this common?

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**vintage hunter** · 08-07-2011 05:08 PM

Yes, it's fairly common with old ammunition. Brass gets brittle with age. As long as it's not splitting past the neck you should be ok.

**Mk VII** · 08-07-2011 05:50 PM

Common in British icon

stuff where the neck was cold-formed on top of the cordite.

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