Tikka day at the range, with a scary surprise

[pharmseller]

Rolled a seating depth test with 69 grains Reloader 26 and 162 ELDX. Chronoed at 3030, just one. I got 3100 from my other T3 but a friend needed it more than I did.

Four each at six different OAL. I expect to find accuracy in there somewhere.




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[ConcernedCitizen]

I'm thinking it is more likely that the guy blew up his rifle by leaving a laser boresite in the barrel.

Happens way more than you would think.

It's possible, but I have to respectfully disagree with your assessment.

A barrel obstruction will usually "banana peel" or split the barrel. For there to be an entire chunk of receiver blown off, that would likely indicate severe overpressure in the chamber. A squib stuck in the throat could cause this, but a barrel obstruction near the muzzle would be unlikely to split a receiver like that.

Just my novice opinion, of course.

Either way, blowing up a rifle makes for a very bad day.

As a side note, reloads are usually the culprit, but not always. I managed to blow up an FAL with some bad surplus ammo about a decade ago.

 

[Member 34319]

It's possible, but I have to respectfully disagree with your assessment.

A barrel obstruction will usually "banana peel" or split the barrel. For there to be an entire chunk of receiver blown off, that would likely indicate severe overpressure in the chamber. A squib stuck in the throat could cause this, but a barrel obstruction near the muzzle would be unlikely to split a receiver like that.

Just my novice opinion, of course.

Either way, blowing up a rifle makes for a very bad day.

As a side note, reloads are usually the culprit, but not always. I managed to blow up an FAL with some bad surplus ammo about a decade ago.

Good points.

Either way, bad day for the owner.

 

[ConcernedCitizen]

Good points.

Either way, bad day for the owner.

Any day you blow up a rifle is a bad day, indeed...

 

[Aero Denezol]

I can confirm the targets are real, as I was there when @pharmseller was done shooting.

Hope that pizza and beer hit the spot!

 

[pharmseller]

I can confirm the targets are real, as I was there when @pharmseller was done shooting.

Hope that pizza and beer hit the spot!

Prime rib and beer, brother. After a session like that I needed to celebrate!

Good seeing you!



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[Caveman Jim]

I'm thinking it is more likely that the guy blew up his rifle by leaving a laser boresite in the barrel.

Happens way more than you would think.

Good Lawdy, dims people not payin any tension...

 

[pharmseller]

I hit the range yesterday to confirm the 160 AB. First two were touching, low and right. I overshot a bit when I made adjustments on my previous outing. Up three, left 2, third shot cut the bull.

It was 94 degrees so I wasn't interested in a hot barrel. I'll try again when it cools down.



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[Boboclown]

Any day you blow up a rifle is a bad day, indeed...

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Ouch, to see a receiver that's worth a new gun damaged like that hurts.