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BlueTrain · January 23, 2013, 07:46 AM

I don't think I ever had a failure in commercial ammunition but I have had at least one cartridge that was damaged. It had a distinct dent in the side of the casing that looked like it had been almost punctured with a sharp pointed punch. But that's the only one I can think of.

I've had failures to fire with old surplus ammunition (probably .303) but that's to be expected. I have also come home with brand new store bought ammunition only to find that the box was short one round.

January 23, 2013, 07:46 AM	#10
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	I don't think I ever had a failure in commercial ammunition but I have had at least one cartridge that was damaged. It had a distinct dent in the side of the casing that looked like it had been almost punctured with a sharp pointed punch. But that's the only one I can think of. I've had failures to fire with old surplus ammunition (probably .303) but that's to be expected. I have also come home with brand new store bought ammunition only to find that the box was short one round. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.