Have had this happen to me twice now. First time, took new brass, sized it and loaded. At the range, experienced numerous misfires n hang fires. Disassembled the FF rounds n found the primers fired but powder was clumped together n did not light.
So, I washed the brass in soap n water to clean the internal case surfaces. No issues after that.
Now, second lot of brass, I wash it first before loading. Now same result, FF and hang fires. Powder clumped in the case. Guess I need to extend the washing cycle. Both situations were with new 223 brass.
So, I washed the brass in soap n water to clean the internal case surfaces. No issues after that.
Now, second lot of brass, I wash it first before loading. Now same result, FF and hang fires. Powder clumped in the case. Guess I need to extend the washing cycle. Both situations were with new 223 brass.