New style AA
I'm having problems with brand new, once fired, Winchester, 12ga. red AA's splitting where the roll folds over into the crimp. The splits are not there when brand new in the box. But after the first firing, these splits are showing up. The split is usually about 3/16" to 1/4" long, and they often show a burn spot at the beginning of the split. I'm concerned that the burn spot, or burn hole, if you prefer, could damage the chamber. When you reload these hulls for the first time, the split makes it difficult to chamber the shell - you have to push it into the chamber.
Are any of you experiencing the same problem? You would expect a premium shell to hold up better than this! Winchesters discount shell, available at Wally World, holds up better than the AA. I've sent about two dozen of these empties to Winchester, but it could be awhile before the diagnose the problem.
I would appreciate any information you may have.
I'm having problems with brand new, once fired, Winchester, 12ga. red AA's splitting where the roll folds over into the crimp. The splits are not there when brand new in the box. But after the first firing, these splits are showing up. The split is usually about 3/16" to 1/4" long, and they often show a burn spot at the beginning of the split. I'm concerned that the burn spot, or burn hole, if you prefer, could damage the chamber. When you reload these hulls for the first time, the split makes it difficult to chamber the shell - you have to push it into the chamber.
Are any of you experiencing the same problem? You would expect a premium shell to hold up better than this! Winchesters discount shell, available at Wally World, holds up better than the AA. I've sent about two dozen of these empties to Winchester, but it could be awhile before the diagnose the problem.
I would appreciate any information you may have.