Bbassi: I am guessing (because you don't say) that you are reloading cartridges in your friends Rifle which is in 204 Ruger caliber?
I have been shooting and reloading Hornady brass in my 204 Ruger's since, literally, day one (2,004) - I have yet to suffer my first split neck with Hornady brass.
I have seven Varmint Rifles in caliber 204 Ruger and the only reason I use any brass other than Hornady is simply to help keep my brass segregated (dedicated) for a particular Rifle.
I very much enjoy Hornady brass in several calibers and actively seek out "deals" on them.
Which brings me to the only shortcoming I can see with Hornady brass - its expensive.
I am guessing you have a reloading problem either with your dies or with lubrication - it is a possibility that the chamber on your friends Rifle is flawed.
Hope you solve this situation!
My experience is the Hornady brass is good stuff and lives long.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy
