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It was very wierd. The back of the bullet was just barely stick into the chamber.That sounds like a "primer only" round... no powder.
This is why you're supposed to go with, "Two is one....etc."It’s not something I would ever attempt. But I think it’s a neat idea for those who may be stuck in some apocalyptic scenario or war zone where cleaning rods do not exist, and you get the dreaded squib round in the middle of a firefight, and happen to realize you have a squib before you send the next round into it and blow up your gun. I think in that scenario it’s a great idea.
such whimsical flechettesI always save the little plastic swords that come in my cocktails... much stronger than the umbrellas...
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No it isn't normal. A failure to fire on first strike because a poorly seated primer happens but actual squibs should be rare.I’m all my years shooting, military and civilian, I’ve only had 1 squib load. About 5-6 years ago with Winchester whitebox 9mm. I didn’t even know I had a squib. The next round wouldn’t chamber because the bullet was just barely stuck at the beginning of the barrel. If that bullet would of got stuck further down the barrel I wouldn’t even have known and I would of fired the next shot into it. Scary shit.
Honest question: Does this happen a lot with you guys that reload?
I always have cleaning rods with me and a simple tap cleared it right out. And no more Winchester whitebox for this kid
Wonder if that was my issue with my light 357 loads. HmmmNo it isn't normal. A failure to fire on first strike because a poorly seated primer happens but actual squibs should be rare.
I did have a batch of 38 spl that squibbed like crazy. Problem was undersized bullets and thin walled brass. I didn't cast at the time so I was beholden to manufacturers.
Learned a lot from that issue.
Same bullets and powder in a 357 case fired exactly as they should have.Wonder if that was my issue with my light 357 loads. Hmmm
Honest question: Does this happen a lot with you guys that reload?
is that the goal?Lmao. And good luck keeping the powder in the case
That's never happened to me, but I did see it happen to someone else once. We were shooting steel plates and this guy had a 357 revolver, I remember because it was so goddamn loud and I thought he was going to break the plates and then all the sudden one shot sounded like a little fart. The guy brought the revolver back up to shoot the same chamber in DA and like 4 or 5 of us all started yelling "stop" at the guy trying to get his attention. He did stop and and looked at us like we were crazy, what the hell are you guys doing? We told him he had squib, He said something like" oh these are some new hand loads I'm trying" Guy almost had a real bad day.I’m all my years shooting, military and civilian, I’ve only had 1 squib load. About 5-6 years ago with Winchester whitebox 9mm. I didn’t even know I had a squib. The next round wouldn’t chamber because the bullet was just barely stuck at the beginning of the barrel. If that bullet would of got stuck further down the barrel I wouldn’t even have known and I would of fired the next shot into it. Scary shit.
Honest question: Does this happen a lot with you guys that reload?
I always have cleaning rods with me and a simple tap cleared it right out. And no more Winchester whitebox for this kid
Don't get how people can ignore a misfire or squib knowing they are shooting unproven reloadsThat's never happened to me, but I did see it happen to someone else once. We were shooting steel plates and this guy had a 357 revolver, I remember because it was so goddamn loud and I thought he was going to break the plates and then all the sudden one shot sounded like a little fart. The guy brought the revolver back up to shoot the same chamber in DA and like 4 or 5 of us all started yelling "stop" at the guy trying to get his attention. He did stop and and looked at us like we were crazy, what the hell are you guys doing? We told him he had squib, He said something like" oh these are some new hand loads I'm trying" Guy almost had a real bad day.
Yup. It’s funny how everyone else on the range hears it and reacts quick to it but you doing the shooting don’t even realize it.That's never happened to me, but I did see it happen to someone else once. We were shooting steel plates and this guy had a 357 revolver, I remember because it was so goddamn loud and I thought he was going to break the plates and then all the sudden one shot sounded like a little fart. The guy brought the revolver back up to shoot the same chamber in DA and like 4 or 5 of us all started yelling "stop" at the guy trying to get his attention. He did stop and and looked at us like we were crazy, what the hell are you guys doing? We told him he had squib, He said something like" oh these are some new hand loads I'm trying" Guy almost had a real bad day.
I've only had one squib -- blazer steel case 115 gr out of a Glock 17 while doing a bill drill (!) and listening to music. I came real close to pulling the trigger and even took up some slack, but something just felt wrong.Yup. It’s funny how everyone else on the range hears it and reacts quick to it but you doing the shooting don’t even realize it.
I've noticed all of my squibs.Yup. It’s funny how everyone else on the range hears it and reacts quick to it but you doing the shooting don’t even realize it.
Ya, there was definitely some head shaking going on behind this guy after we tapped the slug out and he went back to shooting.Don't get how people can ignore a misfire or squib knowing they are shooting unproven reloads
I saw a whole bunch of HnK barrels in the armory that would support this statement. Training new people can be tough on guns. I'm sure there's a bunch of Glock barrels in there by now.You could build up enough pressure between the bullets to ring the barrel. Jack.
Yeah that's pretty bad. You'd "hope" it was intentional.This guy could have fit a couple more in the barrel.
I guess the part that scares me is there are 8 bullets in that revolver.
Damn FUDDs