22-250 on crack

KLS said:
Factory, don’t want to out any MFG as to have the Wrath of Khan on my backside.
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It's very important to let fellow gun-nutters know who made this inferior factory round.

Any manufacturer worth their salt would want to know about a round missing quality control as well.

They usually make it right. I've had two - three bad factory rounds like that over 45 years. All the manufactures paid to ship their ammo back and sent me a coupon for a free full box of ammunition.

No Khan wrath I'm afraid...........:)
 
Thunderhog said:
It's very important to let fellow gun-nutters know who made this inferior factory round.

Any manufacturer worth their salt would want to know about a round missing quality control as well.

They usually make it right. I've had two - three bad factory rounds like that over 45 years. All the manufactures paid to ship their ammo back and sent me a coupon for a free full box of ammunition.

No Khan wrath I'm afraid...........:)
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Buddy had 2 in his box of 20. He has contacted MFG. Often people recognize round based on the bullet in the pic. Obviously it’s not a Hornady V-max round. Hopefully the mfg makes it right. Time will tell. I will inspect all my ammo regardless of mfg after experiencing this.
 
The tip on that bullet looks like a Winchester make.
Oddly enough, all the bad factory rounds I found were in fact Winchester.
In saying this, they made it right….:)
 
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I appreciate the OP giving this important warning to check out ammo before using. I don’t think it’s a manufacturer specific problem though. After production of millions of rounds it would be normal for a few weird ones to slip through - especially after shipping. Those semi trucks on bad highways can be like riding a trampoline for 100s or 1000s of km on the way to the store.
 
Winchester value packs JHP ( 40 rds) could get it in 223 and 22-250.

I know there were reports of WInchester value box in 223, bullets being pushed back on chambering. Was reported not to use them in ARs back in the day.
 
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99Solutions said:
I appreciate the OP giving this important warning to check out ammo before using. I don’t think it’s a manufacturer specific problem though. After production of millions of rounds it would be normal for a few weird ones to slip through - especially after shipping. Those semi trucks on bad highways can be like riding a trampoline for 100s or 1000s of km on the way to the store.
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Huh 🤔 WTF ! U saying that might of happen in shipping ? If you are you should give your head a BIG SHAKE and wake up ! 🤪 RJ
 
remington jim said:
Huh 🤔 WTF ! U saying that might of happen in shipping ? If you are you should give your head a BIG SHAKE and wake up ! 🤪 RJ
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Inertia. Shaking up and down. It’s the principle bullet pullers work on. I didn’t make it up; it’s physics.
I’m not saying it’s likely because neck tension is usually sufficient to prevent this. I’m also not saying I know for certain this is how it happened because I didn’t follow that cartridges from its birth to the customer. But I did work on shipping and have seen some amazing disasters caused by trucks driving on bad highways with poorly balanced loads.
I’ve also had new bullets exactly like the one pictured, right out of the package. 2 different brands. Not 22-250 though.
 
99Solutions said:
Inertia. Shaking up and down. It’s the principle bullet pullers work on. I didn’t make it up; it’s physics.
I’m not saying it’s likely because neck tension is usually sufficient to prevent this. I’m also not saying I know for certain this is how it happened because I didn’t follow that cartridges from its birth to the customer. But I did work on shipping and have seen some amazing disasters caused by trucks driving on bad highways with poorly balanced loads.
I’ve also had new bullets exactly like the one pictured, right out of the package. 2 different brands. Not 22-250 though.
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Look at the damage on the bullet. There would be noticeable damage on the box. Plus there is a crack in the case neck. That wasn't caused by bumpy road and inertia is the transfer of energy of a sudden stop. Like hitting a brick wall and you not wearing your seatbelt and flying forward. Not back wards. Only way the bullet would be pushed inwards is a drop or bullet pushed in when seating..

Brass was #### before the bullet was seated.
 
OkayShooter said:
Look at the damage on the bullet. There would be noticeable damage on the box. Plus there is a crack in the case neck. That wasn't caused by bumpy road and inertia is the transfer of energy of a sudden stop. Like hitting a brick wall and you not wearing your seatbelt and flying forward. Not back wards. Only way the bullet would be pushed inwards is a drop or bullet pushed in when seating..

Brass was #### before the bullet was seated.
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I didn’t look closely at the leading edge of the bullet. You’re absolutely right - the tip is damaged, and appears to have been struck.
 
99Solutions said:
I didn’t look closely at the leading edge of the bullet. You’re absolutely right - the tip is damaged, and appears to have been struck.
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It’s a hollow point with what appears to be “cuts” to make it frangible. I don’t believe round was put into the rifle. Smooth as silk Sako L579 feeds like a dream.
 
There are a few different style hollow points out there. Sierra makes a “pinched” style hollow point.

Is there any other oddities on the other casings or bullets from the same box, or just that one?

(PS-Id love a Sako L579: built like a tank, but works like a Swiss watch)
 
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