I bought a few hundred rounds of perfecta in .223 and have reloaded it for both my bolt action and my AR-15. I have not noticed the flash holes being that bad. An occasional one off center, but definitely the exception and not the rule. It has stood up to reloading well, and seems to shoot really well. My groups have been good in both rifles, and the chronograph has shown good consistency. The next time I need more AR-15 brass, I will buy another box of perfecta and reuse the brass.