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Old 08-24-2017, 05:34 PM
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That extra crimp that some cartridges have and some don't, what is it? That extra crimp that some cartridges have and some don't, what is it? That extra crimp that some cartridges have and some don't, what is it? That extra crimp that some cartridges have and some don't, what is it? That extra crimp that some cartridges have and some don't, what is it?  
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Default That extra crimp that some cartridges have and some don't, what is it?
This has been bugging me for I don't know how long. What in the world is that extra line for and what causes it?

Examples:

Middle cartridge





Right cartridge

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