Winchester Expert HV exploded in my gun today...
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I had a bulk box of Remmington Golden Bullets that wouldn't chamber fully sometimes in a new-to-me Mark II 22/45. One fired OOB just like the OP photo. They chambered in some other pistols, so I thought the chamber was dirty or undersize. But the chamber measures the same diameter as other Marks, and another box of Golden Bullets seems fine. So I think the conclusion is that cheap ammo is usually fine, but you need to be aware. The Mark will fire some 1/8" OOB, with lots of brass powder and gunpowder flying around.
I do believe the "mystery" has been solved, thanks to those of us who have "been there and done that."
Your gun is fine. That particular LOT of that particular ammo is defective (oversized bullets or cases, preventing full and smooth chambering). (That's coming from a guy who's had the same problem with the same ammo.)
Can we call this one "case closed"? :wink:
Your gun is fine. That particular LOT of that particular ammo is defective (oversized bullets or cases, preventing full and smooth chambering). (That's coming from a guy who's had the same problem with the same ammo.)
Can we call this one "case closed"? :wink:
Pal Val
Buckeye
I'm more mindful of wearing eye protection when shooting .22's than when shooting centerfires. I have a scar over my right eyebrow from a piece of .22 brass that flew off when my old Marlin rifle had an out of battery discharge. I'm lucky I was wearing my safety glasses, as aonther bit of brass made a nasty scratch in the lens. It could have been my eye.
As to hearing protection, go ahead not wearing it while shooting .22's and you'll soon join the club of "what?" sayers. Take it from a member!
In my case, the firing pin had gotten stuck in the forward position, and when the bolt slammed on the next round, it went off. Happens with rimfires. The brass is soft and the primer is easier to set off than in a centerfire.
As to hearing protection, go ahead not wearing it while shooting .22's and you'll soon join the club of "what?" sayers. Take it from a member!
In my case, the firing pin had gotten stuck in the forward position, and when the bolt slammed on the next round, it went off. Happens with rimfires. The brass is soft and the primer is easier to set off than in a centerfire.
Wobble
Bearcat
I wouldn't take Winchester ammo for my Mark III if it were given to me. Too many problem reports. CCI for me.
WOW 30 bucks for a box!!! I just bought 2 boxes of that at wal mart for $15.37 per box. I also have some of the red box winchester but haven't tried shooting any of it in my MKIII. I have tried remington golden bullets and some federal and they both seem to be fine.
berettapistols
Blackhawk
I'll also note that in the 1st pic I don't see your extractor, It's possible it and the detent & spring may have went bye bye..
Could just be the angle of the pic too??
just have a look to make sure the parts are there..
If there gone Ruger will send you the parts for FREE..
Gary
Could just be the angle of the pic too??
just have a look to make sure the parts are there..
If there gone Ruger will send you the parts for FREE..
Gary
berettapistols
Blackhawk
Good to Hear!!!
JCCVaquero
Bearcat
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This happened to me several years ago. I had just bought the cartridges at walmart. I went to store manager and showed the gun the exploded cartridge and the box.
I asked him to send my gun back to Ruger to have it inspected to make sure it was ok to continue to use. He was glad to do it. The gun was returned in perfect working order with a factory note that a couple of small parts and a spring had been replace at no charge.
good luck...
I asked him to send my gun back to Ruger to have it inspected to make sure it was ok to continue to use. He was glad to do it. The gun was returned in perfect working order with a factory note that a couple of small parts and a spring had been replace at no charge.
good luck...
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