I just bought some hulls (both AA and Remington) at an auction and wonder what I have acquired.
After some internet research I believe that the Winchester AA hulls are all the "old" variety that were compression formed. I cut one apart and it seemed to be made in one piece. I ran a scribe down into a dozen or so hulls and found no "bump" at the bottom of the shell, leading me to believe that they are not made of several parts of which the newer AA hulls are made. Inspection with a bright flash light revealed what looked like a smooth transition from the wall of the hull to the primer pocket.
I also scored a large box of Remington hulls. These are not the higher end STS hulls (I load STS exclusively), nor are they Gun Club hulls. They are all have low brass bases (not steel as on Gun Clubs) and a green color lighter than the STS hulls, but slightly darker than Gun Clubs. Those I have inspected closely are marked "Remington 7 1/2 light" and so on.
Does anyone have any idea what I have bought?
Thanks in advance,
Dennis, aka Dulcmrman
After some internet research I believe that the Winchester AA hulls are all the "old" variety that were compression formed. I cut one apart and it seemed to be made in one piece. I ran a scribe down into a dozen or so hulls and found no "bump" at the bottom of the shell, leading me to believe that they are not made of several parts of which the newer AA hulls are made. Inspection with a bright flash light revealed what looked like a smooth transition from the wall of the hull to the primer pocket.
I also scored a large box of Remington hulls. These are not the higher end STS hulls (I load STS exclusively), nor are they Gun Club hulls. They are all have low brass bases (not steel as on Gun Clubs) and a green color lighter than the STS hulls, but slightly darker than Gun Clubs. Those I have inspected closely are marked "Remington 7 1/2 light" and so on.
Does anyone have any idea what I have bought?
Thanks in advance,
Dennis, aka Dulcmrman