Blown Ruger

[Fox Creek Kid]

This is why even seasoned reloaders can make a mistake and one need ALWAYS pay attention. 

http://www.glockpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13714

[wildman1]

Nasty!! Looks like another good reason ta be shootin the Holy Black. WM

[St. George]

Looks like a better reason to pay attention to detail.

Scouts Out!

[Major 2]

Ah...sent it back to Ruger 
they can buff that out 

Glad he was not hurt

[RickB]

Looks like a better reason to pay attention to detail.

Scouts Out!

That's why when I am reloading I don't watch TV, talk on the phone, talk with family or listen to the radio. It's better to concentrate on what I'm doing than to take a chance at dropping a double load.

Accidents happen regardless of powder used. That's why they call them accidents. 

[Trailrider]

Did you firmly crimp the bullet in the case?  Was there any hint of a hangfire (delayed ignition)?

[Fox Creek Kid]

Did you firmly crimp the bullet in the case?  Was there any hint of a hangfire (delayed ignition)?

Whom are you asking?  I merely linked the site. Not my gun nor do I know the man. 

[mestiza letty]

 

Whom are you asking?  I merely linked the site. Not my gun nor do I know the man. 

Glad to have known you were not involved in this... We appreciated the the link and the "heads up".....some concerned
folks miss understood.

[Jack N Water]

I try very hard to not let that happen and it's the main reason I WILL NOT load for anyone except my wife and myself. I will not shoot any other folks reloads either. If I take ammo in on a trade I pull the projectiles and recycle the parts and burn the powder. 

[Dog River Dan]

I try very hard to not let that happen and it's the main reason I WILL NOT load for anyone except my wife and myself. I will not shoot any other folks reloads either. If I take ammo in on a trade I pull the projectiles and recycle the parts and burn the powder. 

I'm in full agreement with you on this one for sure!
It also pays to double check each step. No distractions, if you cannot make that happen, reload another day.

[Crow Choker]

OUCH!!! Doin' that has to hurt the pride and pocketbook! Has is written in every book, manuel, etc. on relaoding, paying attention and have NO distractions is a must when reloading. I've known and/or heard of those who can't reload without a bottle or beer at hand, talk on telephone, watch TV, have a dvd movie going, etc. while reloading. Have seen first hand or heard of problems they've had. On the issue of charging with powder, when I do so, I use a case tray holding fifty rds. I always 'eye ball' all the powder charged cases to make sure all are charged and none are double charged. I will intentionally double charge one case (if it will hold it) to see what a double charged case looks like to compare it with a single charged one. With some powders it can be very deceiving. Just have to recharge the case with single charge. Of course I use a single stage RCBS press and dump powder using a hand turned RCBS powder measure, those that use the multi/progressive rigs will have to figure out their own safety checks. Thanks  to the guy who had the humility and courage to post his mistake so others can be aware and carefull.

[Claypipe]

I will not shoot any other folks reloads either.

I'll second that! I learned my lesson the hard way. Back in the early 1980's. My pard drove me out to a IHMSA match, that was a good piece from home. Well, when we got there, I discovered that I didn't have my ammo for my OMSBH. I had left it on the couch in my other bag. My partner tosses me a box of his reloads, I'm thinking he has saved the day. On the third shot, the complete ejector assembly comes off the barrel, flies up in the air, landing straight down on the top of my head. I was lucky, cause when I sent it to Ruger for repair, not only did they fix the ejector, they even updated the internals, as well. Sent the gun back, complete with the old internals in a bag, free of charge.

CP

[Delmonico]

I try very hard to not let that happen and it's the main reason I WILL NOT load for anyone except my wife and myself. I will not shoot any other folks reloads either. If I take ammo in on a trade I pull the projectiles and recycle the parts and burn the powder. 

Don't burn the powder, sprinkle on on your roses, it's good stuff for that.

[temmi]

This is why I weigh every charge and then put the powder in the case.


Weigh and drop then seat.