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At the range the other day I was sighting in my new 35 Whelen.First 2 shots on the paper ,off to a good start.Third round, click,wait a second or 4,open the bolt,there is a dent in the primer just like the others.I put it back in the rifle,click,this is a first for me for Federal ammo.I would hate for that to happen on my Elk trip this fall.Has any one else have a problem with Federal premium ammo?
Gord.
 
Dumbass:bangHead::D

You wouldn't get much shooting done if they tested every round before they shipped them, now would you.

Every manufacture has at one time or another and will continue to make the occasional dud.
Be thankfull it wasn't on a hunting trip.

If the whole box were duds, now that would be cause for concern
 
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Prior to reloading, I shot Federal Premium almost exclusively, and never ever had a single dud.

I bet if you called/wrote Federal, they'd arrange a free box of ammo for ya...
 
Silverado said:
Prior to reloading, I shot Federal Premium almost exclusively, and never ever had a single dud.

I bet if you called/wrote Federal, they'd arrange a free box of ammo for ya...
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Maybe they'll send you a single round.

No wonder the price of ammo is so high......:rolleyes:
 
cdngunner said:
Dumbass:bangHead::D

You wouldn't get much shooting done if they tested every round before they shipped them, now would you.

Every manufacture has at one time or another and will continue to make the occasional dud.
Be thankfull it wasn't on a hunting trip.

If the whole box were duds, now that would be cause for concern
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I ask a simple question and get an answer like this.I think you are the dumbass.
Gord.
 
We had the owner of Challenger Ammo at our club a couple of years ago for a sporting clay shoot. He was using his factory Challenger target loads and had 2 misfires....:redface: He did end up winning the shoot though...
 
blargon said:
We had the owner of Challenger Ammo at our club a couple of years ago for a sporting clay shoot. He was using his factory Challenger target loads and had 2 misfires....:redface: He did end up winning the shoot though...
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Did he get a couple of free boxes?:rolleyes::popCorn:
 
240gord said:
.I think you are the dumbass.
Gord.
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Why yes, yes I am!

USUALLY the smilee at the end means it is said jokeingly.

But really, think about it. NO AMMO MANUFACTURER CAN CLAIM THAT 100% OF THEIR AMMO WILL FIRE 100% OF THE TIME.

Heck we even had duds in the military, where our lives depended on each round firing:eek:

Your not even guarenteed that if you roll your own.

Whats next.

Hey guys, went to Timmies, it didn't taste the same as last time, what should I do? Should I keep buying coffee from them?
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If you find a manufacturing defect let them know they will look after you.
 
How long have you had your .35 Whelen? Have you fired lots of rounds through it? The reason I'm asking is that although it not necessarily common, the .35 Whelen seems to be more prone to misfires. I was having problems with mine with Remington factory and reloads at first but fixed the problem with a new firing pin and spring kit. It seems that the Whelen's small shoulder can sometime be a problem if the brass is slightly under specs in a slightly over specs chamber and/or with weak firing pin. The firing pin can push the brass forward in the chamber when you fire and doesn't impact the primer hard enough.
 
My 35 Whelen was just built,this was first trip to the range.I tried the round twice,no luck.I guess I must be special;),looks like no one else has had one.
Gord.
 
bcsteve said:
How long have you had your .35 Whelen? Have you fired lots of rounds through it? The reason I'm asking is that although it not necessarily common, the .35 Whelen seems to be more prone to misfires. I was having problems with mine with Remington factory and reloads at first but fixed the problem with a new firing pin and spring kit. It seems that the Whelen's small shoulder can sometime be a problem if the brass is slightly under specs in a slightly over specs chamber and/or with weak firing pin. The firing pin can push the brass forward in the chamber when you fire and doesn't impact the primer hard enough.
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OH SURE!:rolleyes: This thread had the makings of a good s**t-slinging match and you had to show up with your fancy facts and ideas.....AND RUIN IT ALL!











:D:evil:
 
240gord said:
My 35 Whelen was just built,this was first trip to the range.I tried the round twice,no luck.I guess I must be special;),looks like no one else has had one.
Gord.
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That's what happened with mine. Never shot the donor rifle and when it came back as a Whelen I was getting misfire 1 out of 5. After researching on several sites. That's the theory that most came with, the tiny shoulder can sometime let the brass go a little too deep in the chamber. Fireforming should solve the problem. In my case a new spring was needed. The new spring that was the same weight as the factory felt twice as strong when I installed it. Good luck, I haven't had a misfire since with either factory or reloads.

P.S. What did you have your Whelen built on? Mine is a Ruger 77 MKII Stainless with a 22" Bevan King barrel in a Hogue stock.
 
Was running a revolver match years ago when a shooter signaled a problem.
His Model 10 S&W was seized up solid apparently from a misfire, Examination disclosed that a primer had backed out tying up the cylinder and considerable force was required to open the action. The Dominion .38 Spl Case did not have a flash hole.
 
Silverado said:
Prior to reloading, I shot Federal Premium almost exclusively, and never ever had a single dud.

I bet if you called/wrote Federal, they'd arrange a free box of ammo for ya...
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Yes, I have a horrific box of federal ammo ,22 bulk pack, some of the better stuff. 2-3 duds a mag. I emailed, complained. The sent me a cheque for $10 usd "towards my next federal purchase." (no restrictions, it was a just a cheque for $10 usd.) Awesome possum.
 
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