Non-brand related failure of rifle component that was caused by human error
- Thread starter juanvaldez
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That's a tough way to go about getting the wife's OK for a custom barrel..
I wonder what would happen if you left a bore sighter in a heavy barreled 308... where would the energy would dissipate..... would it still split the barrel? .... and NO I have no interest in trying any experiments in order to find out. I dont need a new barrel yet 
What "information" does this provide - don't leave a boresighter in the barrel when firing? The problem with these provocative titles and pics are that the high-strung types become frightened and before long it's: "Savages are dangerous!" time.
I wonder what would happen if you left a bore sighter in a heavy barreled 308... where would the energy would dissipate..... would it still split the barrel? .... and NO I have no interest in trying any experiments in order to find out. I dont need a new barrel yet
It may not blow up but would stretch the bore imo and would never group again.
We tried cutting a barrel once that had bulged near the muzzle and that barrel never shot good again even after removing a good inch of barrel behind the bulge.
Now it if would have been a Sako.... 
Maybe just a more general reminder to all of us to ensure our bore is clear before starting to shoot (the E in PROVE). They show this exact type of thing at firearms courses for the exact same purpose.
How many of us actually go through a full check after we take the rifle out of the case when we get to the range?
A barrel fired with an obstruction may split, as in this example, or bulge, or shatter.
If the failure occurs within the forend, the stock will shatter.
Usually there is no damage to the action.
If the damage is right at the muzzle, it is often possible to salvage the barrel by cutting and crowning.
I agree with Andy, and suggest that "Split Barrel" might be a better title, with a prominent warning about firing a gun with an obstructed barrel.
Bellero - I've also seen a Sako with a split barrel.
BTW - from the standpoint of the absolute worst cases I have observed, with pieces of barrel blown off, Parker Hale Mauser sporters win the prize.
If the failure occurs within the forend, the stock will shatter.
Usually there is no damage to the action.
If the damage is right at the muzzle, it is often possible to salvage the barrel by cutting and crowning.
I agree with Andy, and suggest that "Split Barrel" might be a better title, with a prominent warning about firing a gun with an obstructed barrel.
Bellero - I've also seen a Sako with a split barrel.
BTW - from the standpoint of the absolute worst cases I have observed, with pieces of barrel blown off, Parker Hale Mauser sporters win the prize.
Anyone who shoots with me can tell you that I check the bore before firing, ALWAYS without fail. It is part of my prefire ritual and I always do it without fail( and no I never fired a gun with an obstruction) .I never ever fire a gun ever without checking for an obstruction even if it is someone else's gun who just got up from the bench and wants me to try it. I still check the bore to make absolutely certain there is no obstruction. It is just a habit .
I think I know the guy from another forum. Is he from Alberta? If so, this rifle was chambered in 243 I believe. If this is indeed the same guy, I sent him your way Sean. I told him you are very reasonable to work with. Is he going with another sporter barrel?
bah ... it's Savage ... no need for those extra inches of barrel ... just hack the twisted bits off, crown it, and try again.
Seriosuly though, hope the shooter is OK. Hard lesson to learn about paying attention to what you are doing.
Seriosuly though, hope the shooter is OK. Hard lesson to learn about paying attention to what you are doing.
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I do... But then again, I have a very healthy respect for my guns.
juanvaldez
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Exactly...
Good point though, it really has nothing to do with the rifle brand and could be misleading. I'll change it up and make sure it is very clear.
We have seen several laser bore guide episodes lately, and when I was young I always wondered why the false muzzles on the old time BP match rifles had a big blocker in front of the sight !!
Cat
On the same lines, many biathlon guns have a combo sight blocker/muzzle cover. I recall watching some Biathlon during one of the winter Olympics years ago (y'know, when shooting sports got some actual airtime) and seeing, iirc, a Japanese skier come in, whip his rifle around, insert a mag, and proceed to blow his cover off with the first round fired.
Chalk one up to muscle memory taking over.
As to the rifle barrel...Stuff happens! Gonna keep happening until folks stop shooting altogether, too.
Cheers
Trev
