I wasn't there, don't have anything else on this, but this weekend at the FCSA shoot someone got injured pretty badly when their rifle had an open breech detonation...

FROM THE MAKER:

Safety Notice from Advanced Long-Range Systems, LLC (ALS)

Advanced Long-Range Systems would like you to know of a serious incident that recently occurred with one of its products.

At the 2009 FCSA World Championships, an ALS .50 BMG caliber upper for an AR-series rifle experienced an apparent out-of-battery round detonation that resulted in severe injuries to the shooter. ALS wants you to be assured that we are thoroughly investigating the incident, in full cooperation with the FCSA, the Whittington Center, and others.

As all the facts are not yet in, and as purely a safety precaution, ALS is asking owners of its rifle uppers to suspend shooting this product until further notice.

Once additional information is available, you can rest assured that it will be passed along on our website, in VHP Magazine, and the relevant firearms discussion forums.

Thanks for your support.



ADVANCED LONG-RANGE SYSTEMS, LLC:
3554 E. Antelope Rd.
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 826-8232
Web site: www.50bmg.net
E-mail: 50man@50bmg.net

How far out of battery was the round? I am guessing the round fired when the bolt was being closed? Is that what out-of-battery means? Had to be a hell of a pop...