Winchester 357 mag white box failure to fire

Kingcuda · January 27, 2016, 11:03 AM

I bought a box of winchester 357 mag 110 grain jacketed hollow points to test out in my taurus tracker and was disappointed when 3 out of the 50 rounds didnt fire. I dont understand why they didnt fire because the primers did have dents in them, I was able to get them to fire after trying them a second time. Ive had the taurus for about 4 months and have put near 800 rounds through it and never had a problem with any other ammo ive used, most of it being federal brand ammo. I have thoroughly inspected my revolver for any issues and have not found any and have also put 100 more rounds of federal through the gun since trying the winchester with no problems. I find it hard to believe that with a name like winchester I would have that kind of problem with the ammo so im wondering if anybody els has heard of this problem with winchester, or any other brand of ammo. Give me your thoughts

buck460XVR · January 27, 2016, 12:41 PM

The firing after the second try tells me either the primers were not seated fully or the gun is making light strikes. I'd bet on the latter. The trackers have a reputation for light strikes. Federal primers are supposedly softer than most other primers, thus folks that experience light strikes tend to stick with them.

ammo.crafter · January 27, 2016, 12:51 PM

Contact Winchester, save the unfired rounds and they will make good on the box.

If light hits continue, note if same is with a particular cylinder. If so, return gun for servicing.

If not try a different brand of shells and see what happens.

ammo.crafter · January 27, 2016, 12:59 PM

Make note if he misfire occurs in the same cylinder, if so, it’s the gun. Make certain the cylinder is cleaned and the shell seats properly.

Try a different brand of ammo and see if you have the same problem and also, carefully inspect the primer strikes for uniformity.

Real Gun · January 27, 2016, 04:09 PM

Check the rim thickness. That will affect the distance from the firing pin. Winchester brass works great for me, but I did just get a gun back (Ruger Secuirty Six) for light strikes and should have analyzed the brass.

Skeets · January 29, 2016, 10:36 AM

True WWB having QC problems,switch to Remington&Federal problems gone!Sad to seeWinchester allow this to continue to happen!

Real Gun · January 29, 2016, 11:17 AM

I hope thumb typing doesn't become acceptable as the new norm.

Kingcuda · January 29, 2016, 12:45 PM

Thanks for the replies everyone. I did check the rim thickness and the winchester does have a slightly thinner rim than the federal ive been using so maybe thats what the problem is. Guess I will just stay away from winchster ammo

January 27, 2016, 11:03 AM	#1
Kingcuda Member Join Date: August 23, 2015 Posts: 23	Winchester 357 mag white box failure to fire I bought a box of winchester 357 mag 110 grain jacketed hollow points to test out in my taurus tracker and was disappointed when 3 out of the 50 rounds didnt fire. I dont understand why they didnt fire because the primers did have dents in them, I was able to get them to fire after trying them a second time. Ive had the taurus for about 4 months and have put near 800 rounds through it and never had a problem with any other ammo ive used, most of it being federal brand ammo. I have thoroughly inspected my revolver for any issues and have not found any and have also put 100 more rounds of federal through the gun since trying the winchester with no problems. I find it hard to believe that with a name like winchester I would have that kind of problem with the ammo so im wondering if anybody els has heard of this problem with winchester, or any other brand of ammo. Give me your thoughts

January 27, 2016, 12:51 PM	#3
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	light Contact Winchester, save the unfired rounds and they will make good on the box. If light hits continue, note if same is with a particular cylinder. If so, return gun for servicing. If not try a different brand of shells and see what happens. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

January 27, 2016, 12:59 PM	#4
ammo.crafter Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 1,970	no bang Make note if he misfire occurs in the same cylinder, if so, it’s the gun. Make certain the cylinder is cleaned and the shell seats properly. Try a different brand of ammo and see if you have the same problem and also, carefully inspect the primer strikes for uniformity. __________________ "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading". --Thomas Jefferson

January 27, 2016, 04:09 PM	#5
Real Gun Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,743	Check the rim thickness. That will affect the distance from the firing pin. Winchester brass works great for me, but I did just get a gun back (Ruger Secuirty Six) for light strikes and should have analyzed the brass. __________________ Not an expert, just a reporter.

January 29, 2016, 10:36 AM	#6
Skeets Member in memoriam Join Date: April 6, 2015 Location: Indiana Posts: 583	O True WWB having QC problems,switch to Remington&Federal problems gone!Sad to seeWinchester allow this to continue to happen! __________________ Skeets "Over Kill Never Fails"

January 27, 2016, 12:41 PM	#2
buck460XVR Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2006 Posts: 4,342	The firing after the second try tells me either the primers were not seated fully or the gun is making light strikes. I'd bet on the latter. The trackers have a reputation for light strikes. Federal primers are supposedly softer than most other primers, thus folks that experience light strikes tend to stick with them.

January 29, 2016, 11:17 AM	#7
Real Gun Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,743	I hope thumb typing doesn't become acceptable as the new norm. __________________ Not an expert, just a reporter.

January 29, 2016, 12:45 PM	#8
Kingcuda Member Join Date: August 23, 2015 Posts: 23	Thanks for the replies everyone. I did check the rim thickness and the winchester does have a slightly thinner rim than the federal ive been using so maybe thats what the problem is. Guess I will just stay away from winchster ammo