Wheelgun range day and first ever squib round

[GypsmJim]

I have been reloading 26 calibers for 50 years now. I had exactly ONE squib (.38 spl) about 5 years ago. I recognizes it and fired no more rounds until I cleared it. My technique is also very meticulous, so I don't know how it happened. However, as a result of that incidence my technique has been toned up a little bit.

Regardless, I have MANY squibs with .22 rimfires, first starting 20 years ago with Remington (all of them) and recently with issues with supply.

 

[ReloadforFun]

The base of the bullet looks very clean for a primer only. Normally the primer will blacken the base of the bullet while those that fail to ignite the powder leave fairly clean bases.

 

[glowe]

Got the wheelies out yesterday for a fun range day. I picked up these 38 reloads last year at a LGS. Found out they are manufactured in same town as gun shop . . .

WHY WOULD YOU SHOOT SOMEONE ELSE"S RELOADS? I do not, will not, will never shoot reloads other than my own. No quality control, no guarantees, and good luck getting the value of a ruined gun back from the reloader. Does not matter what shape the cases were in, what bullet was used, how much powder in the case, since you have no control over how the "reloader" puts their rounds together.

Whew! glade I got that out of me. Very happy you nor your revolver was damaged. That was a very important lesson to learn. In the days of ammo shortages, it is very tempting to buy whatever is available, but the risk never worth saving a few bucks. Reloading components are becoming available again. Prices are high, but you can take full control of the reloading process and still keep shooting until the hoarding is over. I would certainly contact whoever reloaded that ammo and ask about their liability insurance coverage and inquire about their refund policy!