Primer blow out

With the scarcity of LRPs right now this should be looked into again, as older primers are on the market now at times, with most people unaware of these problems. The white boxes were not affected as I recall , only brass coloured primers in the blue boxes. Any more information out there? Somebody must have printed off the list. ....catnip ( P.S. thanks LD for your info.)
 
Thanks guys, these were indeed blue box brass coloured primers in these rounds and I wasn't aware there was a problem with them . I will check the lot numbers and let you know. I ordered a 6mm collet for my RCBS puller die. Going to pull at least a few of the rounds to check them out. Will keep you posted and yes I will be wearing eye protection if I do happen to shoot the rest of the rounds, need to get the extractor repaired before I will do anymore shooting with the rifle.
 
Mr.Rigpig said:
That reminds me of a bear hunting video that was posted on here a while back, where the guys action wouldnt close all the way rendering it unuseable. The bear hunted him and his girlfriend down. He was lucky to have a revolver or would not have made it. Problem ended up being a primer jammed where it didn't belong in the action.

Video is a worthwhile watch.
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X2…….excellent entertainment
 
Just checked my lot numbers. I have about 5000 brass coloured WLRPs in the blue boxes but all my lot numbers start with DFL. So I’m not thinking that was the reason even though the the primer completely blew into pieces, which I’m sure hit me in the nose and cheek. Not big holes but they bled quite a bit like most head wounds do. Also burnt my cheek a bit under my left eye from the gas I assume.
I will let you guys know when I have pulled some of my loads once the collet arrives. Also hoping it won’t take too long to for the extractor to be repaired. I will contact PR today when I get a chance to get a break at work.
I will update the thread after I have more info.
 
Found a note in my cabinet , DFL713G ,DFL717G ,DFL723G , EAL243G WLR , and EAL243G WLR MAG ,CAL401G ,CFL486G, CLL555G . OP, just because your lot is not listed here,do not discount the possibility of having a bad batch. Check with Winchester if you can , as has been suggested above. Your "incident" sounds very much like a bad primer. ....catnip
 
B-78 said:
After 40+ years of reloading and shooting thousands of rounds a year, I finally had a primer blow out. I was shooting one of my Cooper 6mms checking my zero with an 88gr Berger. Had been using it with a 69gr Bergers previously. Was going to shoot a 3 shot group but after pulling the trigger on second round I was hit in the face with blow back and what I found out to be primer pieces.
After I got the blood from my nose and cheek to stop dripping and the ringing in my ears stopped (was only using foam ear plugs for hearing protection) I pulled the bolt back and the brass did not eject. I took the rifle back into the house and used a rod to tap the brass out, which was not stuck at all. I was originally thinking case head separation, as I have had that happen a time or two, but when the brass fell out it was in one piece but it was completely missing the primer.
The load was a mild load of 44grs of H4831 and it was a WLRP. After cleaning the bolt and chamber I tried to load another round into the rifle to see if it would cycle the bolt won’t eject the case. I will do a bit more tinkering with the rifle but I’m thinking it will be off to a gunsmith to check it out and repair it. I’m thinking I will not be able to get parts from Cooper to repair it myself.
Just thought I would post this as a reminder that #### happens and you so always be prepared for it when it does.
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I'm glad that your okay . that's why I always recommend people wear glasses and hearing protection while shooting. heck you had foam ear plugs in and it still bothered you . not good. could you imagine if you just walked out to shoot at something like a rabid animal in a rush and didn't have any plugs in ? not good . it was either the primer or a burr of some kind on your firing pin . I hope you get this sorted out .
 
So Corlanes did get back to me and said they would repair the rifle. As I was thinking they would want the whole rifle not just the bolt. So probably about $150 to ship it both ways. Started looking for a smith closer to home and was recommended one from Wolverine out of Virden. Going to take the two hr drive there Friday. He tells me he can fix it that morning and I will be able to bring it home. Again wants the whole rifle so he can inspect and check head space and such.

If you look on Hodgdon site it lists 48grs of IMR 4831 as max for a 90gr bullet. I have data emailed to me from Berger for the 88gr Varmint that lists 45grs as max. The smith has a newer Berger manual that lists max at 43.7grs. All the loads I pulled were 44grs. None of the others I shot showed any signs of pressure but I will start again at a starting load and work up. Still thinking it was a bad primer.
 
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