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Originally Posted by ChattanoogaPhil
Do you mean a round that fails to fire?
A "squib" refers to a bullet that becomes lodged in the barrel, usually caused by insufficient powder charge. Typically happens with individuals who reload their own centerfire ammo and they simply skip a powder charge. The primer alone can build enough pressure to discharge the bullet into the barrel where is becomes stuck. It's not all that common, but it happens. However, to have a few factory .22lr squibs per box would be the equivalent of winning the lottery a few times a week.
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I think he is using the term squib to refer to a light report, vs bullet not exiting the barrel.