BAD DAY AT THE RANGE

[wapiti22]

Had a bad experience at the range today with my new to me stainless Blackhawk in 45LC. I bought some ammo online from a company in Montana and was shooting it when I heard the dreaded "poof" --- a dry round (i.e. no powder). Bullet went just into the barrel but jammed the cylinder. Was able to remove the cylinder at home with some persuasion from a soft mallet and push the slug back out of the barrel. Gun seems to be fine.


Won't buy ammo from that company again!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jim Puke]

I would contact the company and let them know what happened.

I would also ask for a refund on the box of ammo.

 

[No-1]

I guess a poof is better than a BOOOOOM.

 

[jeffnles1]

Glad you and your gun are both fine. Just remember, even a bad day at the range is better than a good day working!

I do second the note about contacting the ammo manufacturer. At a minimum, they need to know. It could have turned out far worse than a shortened range day.

Jeff

 

[willk]

This is a good time and a good sign to start reloading. The world's best quality control officer is the man who is going to pull the trigger. (and for the same money you get to shoot so much more :mrgreen: )

Glad the gun, and you, are safe and unharmed.

 

[Tellico]

wapiti22
If it was BVAC (crap) I can understand it. They are out of business now.The new outfit is called Pro Grade and should be much better. If it was Hunting Shack (HSM) call them at (406) 777 2106 and talk to Bill or Steve. If it was any other MT Co. I don't know about them.
Fred

 

[GunnyGene]

Had a bad experience at the range today with my new to me stainless Blackhawk in 45LC. I bought some ammo online from a company in Montana and was shooting it when I heard the dreaded "poof" --- a dry round (i.e. no powder). Bullet went just into the barrel but jammed the cylinder. Was able to remove the cylinder at home with some persuasion from a soft mallet and push the slug back out of the barrel. Gun seems to be fine.


Won't buy ammo from that company again!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll vouch for Underwood. High quality, great service. http://www.underwoodammo.com/45coltlongcolt.aspx

 

[Chuck 100 yd]

So, is that missing powder in one of the other rounds in that box???

 

[Corbi]

So, is that missing powder in one of the other rounds in that box???

I was expecting something worse than a stuck bullet.

Chuck 100 brings up a real concern. Ouch it could be a worse day!

Corbi

 

[wapiti22]

So, is that missing powder in one of the other rounds in that box???

don't know yet -- but, I'm going to weigh each one to check

 

[Eray]

Had a bad experience at the range today with my new to me stainless Blackhawk in 45LC. I bought some ammo online from a company in Montana and was shooting it when I heard the dreaded "poof" --- a dry round (i.e. no powder). Bullet went just into the barrel but jammed the cylinder. Was able to remove the cylinder at home with some persuasion from a soft mallet and push the slug back out of the barrel. Gun seems to be fine.

That is a special round for You and Hunter to shoot down the hallway at the shop.


Won't buy ammo from that company again!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[FergusonTO35]

This is a good time and a good sign to start reloading. The world's best quality control officer is the man who is going to pull the trigger. (and for the same money you get to shoot so much more :mrgreen: )

Glad the gun, and you, are safe and unharmed.

Agreed 100%!!

 

[Iron Mike Golf]

As you can see, it's not a bad idea to pack a stubby hammer and a length of brass rod in your range bag.

 

[FergusonTO35]

Heck it's a good idea to take something like that when hunting. Last season I took a spill and plugged the barrel of my Marlin 1895 with mud. Fortunately I was able to cut a length if branch that fit it perfectly to push the mud out.

 

[wapiti22]

As you can see, it's not a bad idea to pack a stubby hammer and a length of brass rod in your range bag.

I do carry those in my range bag, however the scope of this repair went beyond just needin these 2 items. Besides, the Rangemaster frowns on Bubba-smithing at the line.

 

[David Bradshaw]

wapiti22.... a lesson in squib loads. A squib is cartridge with little or no powder in the case. Upon primer ignition, the following is most likely:
* Revolver----bullet lodges in forcing cone; heal remains in chamber exit hole, tying up gun. Revolver cannot be fired until bullet is pushed back into cylinder.
* Closed breach----bullet lodges in bore, leaving space for a cartridge to be chambered and fired behind it.

Squibs tend to make a muffled "phoot" sound, with a puff of smoke issuing front the front or rear of cylinder. Any time a firearm discharge doesn't sound right, immediately check the cause.

Without pulling down your ammo, I hazard a guess that that round contained no powder.

In conducting safety workshops at our range, we carefully discuss SQUIB loads, as well as misfires and hangfires.

Yours was a real life lesson in squibs.
David Bradshaw

 

[Charon]

When shooting Practical Pistol recently, we had a man with a 9mm get the dreaded "Poof." Somehow, he got a .380 case mixed with his 9mm stuff. The bullet ended up with about half its length sticking out the end of the barrel. Fortunately, the gun didn't cycle, so he didn't end up firing a full-house 9mm into the stuck bullet. Beware the perils of run-of-the-range brass. I do not know what sort of loader he was using, but apparently the .380 case made it through mixed with the 9mm brass and he didn't catch it.