Range Tuesday

LAH · May 16, 2013, 09:53 PM

Was shooting the little Marlin, nothing serious just having fun. After shooting my swinging boar offhand till I couldn't hold on I decide to shoot a few groups. I didn't have my bench setup so like I said, nothing serious.

I remove the magazine & single loaded directly into the chamber. Things were going well when it happen. An odd sound & smell. Pulled the case & sure enough it had split at the head. Of the 22LR ammo I've fired this is a first for me.

Target

Rifle, notice the black on the white towel.

Major Dave (retired) · May 17, 2013, 08:16 PM

for bore obstruction? Just thinking with that much venting to the rear, there might not have been enough pressure to push the bullet all the way out of the muzzle

I'm just saying

Pahoo · May 17, 2013, 08:39 PM

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Pulled the case & sure enough it had split at the head.

I had the same thing happen to me on some Federal Bulk Packs, from Walmart. However, you are using Winchester ammo, so I can't explain this. In general, I don't trust "any" Bulk-Pack ammo as I have had problems with too many brands. ...

Be Safe !!!

LAH · May 17, 2013, 09:51 PM

The bullet left the barrel, I watched it go into the paper. Had I been plinking I hope I would have checked the barrel. Hope I would.

May 16, 2013, 09:53 PM	#1
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 736	Range Tuesday Was shooting the little Marlin, nothing serious just having fun. After shooting my swinging boar offhand till I couldn't hold on I decide to shoot a few groups. I didn't have my bench setup so like I said, nothing serious. I remove the magazine & single loaded directly into the chamber. Things were going well when it happen. An odd sound & smell. Pulled the case & sure enough it had split at the head. Of the 22LR ammo I've fired this is a first for me. Target Rifle, notice the black on the white towel. __________________ Dry Creek Bullet Works Dry Creek Firewood

May 17, 2013, 08:16 PM	#2
Major Dave (retired) Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2008 Location: Between Dallas and Shreveport, LA Posts: 516	Did you check.. for bore obstruction? Just thinking with that much venting to the rear, there might not have been enough pressure to push the bullet all the way out of the muzzle I'm just saying __________________ Artillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be but a vulgar brawl.

May 17, 2013, 09:51 PM	#4
LAH Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2002 Location: In The Hardwoods Posts: 736	The bullet left the barrel, I watched it go into the paper. Had I been plinking I hope I would have checked the barrel. Hope I would. __________________ Dry Creek Bullet Works Dry Creek Firewood