New case Technology

[48conkli]

Maybe its gimmicky, but, if offered in 10mm I will definitely try it. Looks like they only offer 9 mm right now, but seems interesting. I enjoyed hearing that they were magnetically retrievable. But they state the design with material choices help hold up to higher pressures in unsupported cases.


Link to TFB, http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/05/18/additional-information-on-the-shell-shock-cases/

direct link to company, http://www.shellshocktech.com/

What does everyone think, Maybe its hopeful, but i think a little innovation might do some good.

[Benchrst]

Interesting.

I'm guess I'm in the if-it-ain't-broke camp... Then again, I'm also the guy who's tested 600 different loads in the 10 

I predict the two piece design will end up biting reloaders in the butt.

[The_Shadow]

I have to wonder about case capacities being smaller so that would mean adjusted charge weights as loaded!

The two parts of the Shell Shock case are joined with a high pressure compression joint using proprietary machinery.

So I find it hard to believe that the compression joint doesn't take up internal space?

Shell Shock cases are made from a flat sheet of material that allows the case to have a uniform case wall thickness. The case wall is thinner, but stronger, than standard brass cases. Consequently, the external dimensions are identical to other SAAMI spec cases, but the internal case volume is increased.

The other concerns is reloadable abilities?   The mention spring back to original shape when fired. 

[The_Shadow]

Shell Shock cases will need special loading dies. These dies are the resizing and flaring dies. The Shell Shock resizing die should never be used with standard brass cases, while the flaring die will work with both kinds of cases. The dies use standard threading and have been tested to work with many presses including those from Hornady, Dillon and Lee.

I imaging these will be specially treated, (Carbide, Titanium coated interior) and may have smaller interior dimensions to deal with that "Spring Back" and may make the sizing process easier.

If companies are using strictly "NEW" brass these may work on the CAMDEX type machines.  However there may need to be special dies made for the CAMDEX machines that are used for mass production.

They also mention thinner case walls...Is it just me to thing about bullet set back issues here?

[48conkli]

Ah.. I didnt think about the thinner walls  and setback issues. they could state that Inside diameter is same to prevent it, but then the outside is out of spec for the chamber. You would think that if it was stronger, they would have just left it be even thicker to be even stronger. Who knows, it will probably fizzle out like many things in the gun industry, but interesting idea none the less.

[Blades]

Wouldn't it be nice to pick up shells with a magnet? 

[The_Shadow]

I will offer up yet another issue, dissimilar metals tend to have electrolysis issues!
What about those who use the wet tumble and cleaning process? 

All these things need to be considered!