Yes.Should I dispose of this case?
It looks more like a pinhole leak in the primer than leakage between the primer and case to me.
If that's what actually happened, then the case is probably fine.
Look at it closely under high magnification or maybe try sticking a needle into that black spot on the edge of the primer between 3 and 4 o'clock to know for sure.
Looks like 7.7 Jap.I cannot make out exactly what caliber, but I believe it says Norma and the other suggests a rifle case.
7.7mm Arisaka is the same diameter (was actually copied from) .303 British, right around .310"- .311". Not so hard to replace.Looks like 7.7 Jap.
The bore diameter may have been. But the cartridge more closely resembles the 30-06. During the 90s. My dad used them trimmed down and resized to 7.7.7.7mm Arisaka is the same diameter (was actually copied from) .303 British, right around .310"- .311". Not so hard to replace.
Deprime, clean the pocket, hit it with a go/no go gauge...carry on.This case shows some leakage at the primer pocket. Should this case be culled?View attachment 1117588
No kidding!My first Arisaka, a Type 38 6.5x50sr, cost me less than half as much as the first box of ammo I bought for it.
Back in the early 70's, Norma was it for 6.5 Jap ammo/brass (and they were damn proud of the stuff).
You are correct. The original .303 British round was rimmed. The 7.7 Arisaka round is not. The entire story is rather complicated and considerably longer than prudent to rehearse here. I find it quite interesting and a fascinating bit of history. But not exactly needed for this discussion. (Still, find out the history of the Japanese 7.7mm rimmed cartridge.)The bore diameter may have been. But the cartridge more closely resembles the 30-06. During the 90s. My dad used them trimmed down and resized to 7.7.
This case shows some leakage at the primer pocket. Should this case be culled?View attachment 1117588
It may be a case someone wants in a collection if you know people that do that.Well cases were ok. Look new inside and powder looks good to.
View attachment 1117895 Interesting bullet design. View attachment 1117896 Guess it's just a bad spot on the case but I'm still scrapping them.