29 -2 KaBoom

Rigmover · Dec 30, 2008

Hi heres some pics of a 29-2 that went for a crap lucky no one was hurt very lucky .Looks like he had a double charge. These bullets were loaded with W-231 at 9.1 grains and 240gr cast bullet.Not much left of his gun.Make sure if you load to pay big time attention when adding powder or a KaBoom like this will happend enjoy the pics...[IMG:left]

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Rigmover · Dec 30, 2008

Hi heres some pics of a 29-2 that went for a crap lucky no one was hurt very lucky .Looks like he had a double charge. These bullets were loaded with W-231 at 9.1 grains and 240gr cast bullet.Not much left of his gun.Make sure if you load to pay big time attention when adding powder or a KaBoom like this will happend enjoy the pics...[IMG:left]

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panamajack310 · Dec 30, 2008

WOW, atleast the barrel survived....lucky for who ever was shooting that thing!!! glad no one was hurt...just remember it is a machine it can break and fail..

Doug M. · Dec 30, 2008

It is amazing no one was injured.

BTW, that will take a lot of Bondo and buffing to fix ...

n4zov · Dec 30, 2008

Guess that is what you would call a "fixer upper."

Gun 4 Fun · Dec 30, 2008

He might want to throw that brass away, it looks like it might scratch his dies.

Dale53 · Dec 30, 2008

It's a dern shame that a fine, pinned and recessed, revolver is reduced to scrap through carelessness. Yeah, that may be jumping to conclusions, but I doubt it. I only know one thing that will do that - a double charge of fast burning powder.

Only carelessness will do that. The shame of it, it will give newbies the idea that reloading is unsafe.

I hope no one was injured in that incident.

The bright side is it may be a cheap lesson (cheap if no one was hurt).

Dale53

Indian4 · Dec 30, 2008

That looks awfully similar to a 329 PD kaboom I saw posted on another board (can't find the pics for the life of me). I think that one was eventually attributed to a light load in the magnum case. Theories on why light loads in big cases go boom vary, but the end result is alot like a double charge.

At least he's ok. They are still making 629s, the same can't be said for shooters.

Snapping Twig · Dec 30, 2008

My money is on a DOUBLE CHARGE of 9g W231, not 9g of W231. I use W231 @ 7g in a magnum case with a 240 and 265g cast boolit and it's a powder puff.

I've used close to that in a .357 with a 110g round (published data) and it wasn't a problem.

Yup, double charge.

boneman · Dec 30, 2008

Man that wasn't pretty good thing he still has his hands and other body parts. That is a barbeque gun literally. Larry

Culina · Dec 30, 2008

Do you know the owner of the gun? I would be interested in buying the demilled frame.

44splfan · Dec 30, 2008

Your gonna need some Billy Mays Mighty Putty, on TV at about 3am every night...

Thank God nobody was hurt! Thanks for the pics.

FLFastEd · Dec 30, 2008

Anybody notice that the tapped hole in the topstrap is in an odd position? I had to pull my 629 no dash out of the safe to confirm but on mine the front hole for the rear sight is over .200 aft of the barrel pin hole. The pictures of the KaBoom show a tapped hole almost on top of the barrel pin hole. I know it wouldn't make any difference when the cylinder blows but it struck me as odd.

Regards, Ed

pownal55 · Dec 30, 2008

i loaded some 44's this afternoon with 7grs. of unique and 240 gr. swc bullets, think i'll throw them away.

Bullseye Smith · Dec 30, 2008

I bet who ever shot it had to clean his pants out. Most of the time I check the weight as I but them into the box, some do this and some don't. I willing to bet he will from now on.
Gald no one was hurt but pride.

Guest · Dec 30, 2008

Originally posted by FLFastEd:
Anybody notice that the tapped hole in the topstrap is in an odd position? I had to pull my 629 no dash out of the safe to confirm but on mine the front hole for the rear sight is over .200 aft of the barrel pin hole. The pictures of the KaBoom show a tapped hole almost on top of the barrel pin hole. I know it wouldn't make any difference when the cylinder blows but it struck me as odd.

Regards, Ed

That "hole" appeared to have been 'drilled and tapped' likely for a Scope Mount. Of course, in this condition it is hard to tell but that "hole" is not the one for the Rear Sight Leaf.

...at least the barrel survived...

Without personal examination I'd say this barrel is now a 'Paper Weight' because depending upon just where the Bullet was when this Bomb exploded, well, I'm thinking the Forcing Cone is showing some fairly major signs of damage. But, at "best" since it has already been fitted to a gun it may or may not ever be usable again - without major machine and hand fitting.

Dale53 · Dec 30, 2008

Theories on why light loads in big cases go boom vary, but the end result is alot like a double charge.

This does NOT happen with straight walled pistol cases. That's an old myth that never wants to die.

Small charges of fast burning powder in pistol cases do NOT pose a threat. However, improper operation (generally with a progressive press by someone who is less than attentive) so as to cause a double charge (sometimes coupled with deep seating) CAN and DOES cause a Ka-Boom!

On the other hand, a light charge of slow burning powder in a large capacity rifle case CAN and WILL cause problems. Using the proper charge of the CORRECT powder will keep you out of danger.

Dale53

Rigmover · Dec 30, 2008

Kurac i sent you an E-Mail on this gun.

andyo5 · Dec 30, 2008

There is something to be said for selecting powders that will require large enough charges that a double charge would overflow the case. Unless you are truly inattentive, this would be an immediate warning that you have screwed up.
A double charge of 231 would not look abnormal to the casual observer.

Guest · Dec 30, 2008

Originally posted by andyo5: ...the casual observer...

This term and "Reloader" should never be mixed together at any time.

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