Catpop
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Brass that is left exposed to the elements (months-years) on the range (especially in damp areas) can be affected by electroylsis much as brass is underwater. I know from my daily work that loss of zinc in brass overtime renders it completely distroyed to the point of being brittle enough to crumble in your fingers, much less hold the load it was originally designed to withstand.
Question: Should this issue be considered in reloading? I have noted old range brass that was found this deteriorated condition. But what about the in between stuff (discolored, etc.)?
Question: Should this issue be considered in reloading? I have noted old range brass that was found this deteriorated condition. But what about the in between stuff (discolored, etc.)?