....and shooting....
Marlin L/A 45-70 blowup,,reloaded ammo
http://www.levergunscommunity....opic.php?f=1&t=16425
Marlin L/A 45-70 blowup,,reloaded ammo
http://www.levergunscommunity....opic.php?f=1&t=16425
A reminder to pay attention while reloading ..
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....and shooting....
Marlin L/A 45-70 blowup,,reloaded ammo
http://www.levergunscommunity....opic.php?f=1&t=16425
Marlin L/A 45-70 blowup,,reloaded ammo
http://www.levergunscommunity....opic.php?f=1&t=16425
David LaPell
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Yeah, that thing above the gun is a blood stain. Definitely a good reason to pay attention.
nicky4968
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This is why, even though I have added a progressive press to my equipment, I weigh out 100 cases and inspect them visually at a time. I also limit myself to Unique and 2400 powders. When it comes time for the powder, the newly sized and primed case is removed from the press, put in a funnel, inverted, and powder poured from one of the "sacrifice" cases. After a visual check, back in the press for seating, crimping, etc.
You can't be too careful. If I lost two fingers (even on my left hand) my career would be over. I can write Gregg shorthand, but not nearly fast enough to report.
(There are no deaf court reporters, either.)
You can't be too careful. If I lost two fingers (even on my left hand) my career would be over. I can write Gregg shorthand, but not nearly fast enough to report.
(There are no deaf court reporters, either.)
Gatofeo
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It was related in the link that the shooter was an inexperienced reloader. He pulled the trigger, nothing happened, so apparently he loaded a fresh cartridge and fired it.
Apparently, there was no powder in the first cartridge, or not enough to drive the bullet from the barrel.
Inattentive reloading, failure to check each and every case before seating the bullet (a MUST) and ignorance of typical shooting problems brought this on.
How many shooters know to stop and keep the pointing downrange if nothing happens when you pull the trigger?
Yes, it could be a dud. That is, the primer never ignited.
Or, it could be only the primer firing, which often drives the bullet just far enough up the barrel to allow a second cartridge to be chambered.
Or, it could be a hangfire. Hangfires are comparatively rare but do happen. This is when the primer smolders, and goes off a moment later, igniting the primer.
Anytime, ANYTIME the gun doesn't sound normal, or you pull the trigger and nothing happens, keep it pointed downrange for a full minute. Then, open the action with your fingers and body out of the way, and discard the round.
Ensure the bore is clear. If you can't see daylight, or there's something blocking most of the light, clear the barrel with a cleaning rod and patch.
Such movements are second nature to older shooters like me, but many of the newer shooters have never heard of a dud, underload or hangfire.
Apparently, there was no powder in the first cartridge, or not enough to drive the bullet from the barrel.
Inattentive reloading, failure to check each and every case before seating the bullet (a MUST) and ignorance of typical shooting problems brought this on.
How many shooters know to stop and keep the pointing downrange if nothing happens when you pull the trigger?
Yes, it could be a dud. That is, the primer never ignited.
Or, it could be only the primer firing, which often drives the bullet just far enough up the barrel to allow a second cartridge to be chambered.
Or, it could be a hangfire. Hangfires are comparatively rare but do happen. This is when the primer smolders, and goes off a moment later, igniting the primer.
Anytime, ANYTIME the gun doesn't sound normal, or you pull the trigger and nothing happens, keep it pointed downrange for a full minute. Then, open the action with your fingers and body out of the way, and discard the round.
Ensure the bore is clear. If you can't see daylight, or there's something blocking most of the light, clear the barrel with a cleaning rod and patch.
Such movements are second nature to older shooters like me, but many of the newer shooters have never heard of a dud, underload or hangfire.
NFrameFred
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Old range officer's motto . . ."when the gun goes 'pop' you STOP" . . . .
