I already researched this but I also value the good advice from NJGF long time reloaders.

 

Here is what I think I know. The brass ejects into the receiver cover and 'ding', you have a dent and then it flies 21.345 feet. (LOL) I can see the bluing is gone the cover edge.

 

Not sure I know this.

The reloaded brass will 'formfire' and reduce the dent.

The reloaded bad dented cases may blow in the chamber.

I need a cushion on the receiver cover edge. (automotive door edge protector??)

 

As usual some say they reloaded 1000s with no problems.

 

Thanks. Apologies if this was previously discussed. Reference??

 

 

I have reloaded plenty of ak'ed brass no issues.

 

If there are any issues, you should find them after you resize deprive or have the fully reloaded round.

I have seen a small piece of Velcro attached to where brass "kicks". No more dents. Small dents in the body of brass are OK. They will fire form in chamber. Only rifle brass issues would be a dent in the shoulder, as this is where the case head spaces.