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jthuang · August 21, 2000, 03:37 PM

Brass was from 3D remanufactured rounds (I should have known, eh?), loaded three times by me. Load is 4.8-4.9 grains of Winchester 231 under a 125 grain Star JHP bullet, Remington small pistol primers. These cases did not show any other overpressure signs (primers not flat, no flowback, etc.).

Revolver was S&W M342 AirLite Ti. Gun does not seem visibly damaged. Although I would appreciate any input from experts as to potential damage to the gun.

Just thought I'd share. I also had my first squib load last year, during an IDPA match. I was lucky that I heard the primer pop and stopped shooting before I put another round through the barrel.

Justin

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Justin T. Huang, Esq.
late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

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August 21, 2000, 03:37 PM	#1
jthuang Senior Member Join Date: January 21, 2000 Posts: 823	Brass was from 3D remanufactured rounds (I should have known, eh?), loaded three times by me. Load is 4.8-4.9 grains of Winchester 231 under a 125 grain Star JHP bullet, Remington small pistol primers. These cases did not show any other overpressure signs (primers not flat, no flowback, etc.). Revolver was S&W M342 AirLite Ti. Gun does not seem visibly damaged. Although I would appreciate any input from experts as to potential damage to the gun. Just thought I'd share. I also had my first squib load last year, during an IDPA match. I was lucky that I heard the primer pop and stopped shooting before I put another round through the barrel. Justin ------------------ Justin T. Huang, Esq. late of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania [This message has been edited by jthuang (edited August 21, 2000).]