Well.... FWIW
As long as you don't over-pressure things, brass life should be completely normal. "signs" of excessive pressure, mean VERY excessive pressure, that's why many think brass life is short in certain things. Typically Lapua tests cases to 130% of cartridge pressure. So when you "notice signs" you can bet you are near 130% of operating pressure.
I've never understood the tape part, personally. What that does is allows the gauge to appear longer, than it otherwise is, meaning that you have more headspace, not less.
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