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04 November 2008, 23:32
308Sako
Big Pictures, explosion while chambering?
Volquartsen .22 Magnum and PMC Predator ammunition... W T Heck! Anyone else have this joyous occasion happen to them?


Brass in chamber and extractor slot







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05 November 2008, 04:24
Hot Core
Wow,what a mess. Could have bounced up into an eye, or down into really important stuff.

Sure hope you are alright.

Are you going to try and get it repaired?
05 November 2008, 04:28
ted thorn
Hope everone's O.K.

I once had a 30-06 case split wide open when shooting a Remington 740 Auto. It's SCAREY....Fire and metal flew in what seemed every direction.

I hope all is fine.


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05 November 2008, 05:59
308Sako
I was very glad to be wearing glasses, and must say it does get ones attention. There also appears to be an obstruction in the barrel which I assume is a bullet from the case protruding from the chamber.

Appreciate the good wishes, and am pleased to have all my personal parts intact. Wink






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06 November 2008, 06:29
Peter
I have shot several boxes of Predators from both bolt action rifles, semi auto pistols and revolvers without incident.
Peter.


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07 November 2008, 08:38
308Sako
I would like to add that both Volquartsen and PMC are more than willing to help and identify the problem if any and correct same. Well done to these professionals.






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