What happened here?
- Thread starter KDX
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Even if it backed out why was the firing pin able to compress it and cause the discharge.You were very lucky . I would be tearing that bolt apart to see what is happening in there.What does the face of the bolt look like ??
There are two issues here, and I don't believe that they are related, the popped primer and the AD. I'll just discuss the ammo.
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High pressure is the cause.
~ Correct cartridge?
~ Check case length.
~ Check cartridge OAL.
~ Check loading data and compare with the loads.
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High pressure is the cause.
~ Correct cartridge?
~ Check case length.
~ Check cartridge OAL.
~ Check loading data and compare with the loads.
All of that ^^^
From the pic, it looks like the firing pin hit the primer, and it wasn't a loose primer getting crushed in there or something like that. The question is, was the firing pin stuck in the forward position when KDX closed the bolt, or did his trigger mechanism let go just as he closed the bolt ?
Since he's not telling us that the bolt handle broke his hand as it came flying back, I'm going to guess it's the latter.
If I were you KDX, I'd be looking for trigger group wear/trigger set up too light, and things of that nature. Did you get the bolt handle completely locked in place, or was it only partially closed ? If it was only partially closed, that would explain the primer coming out, and the horror show looking case. If it was completely locked down, then I haven't got a good explanation for you.
Give us a really detailed description of the chain of events if you can remember exactly what happened/when.
I'm confused. Even if any of these are wrong. How would these cause the firing pin to strike the primer by closing the bolt only??
257Roberts
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Remind us as to what rifle you are using.
Lodi has it right and I would not be using any more of that ammo until you make sure the rifle is ok and the ammo is what it is what it is suppose to be.
257 Roberts
Lodi has it right and I would not be using any more of that ammo until you make sure the rifle is ok and the ammo is what it is what it is suppose to be.
257 Roberts
Agree, that is what I think I see also. I had this happen years ago on an old 870 wingmater that broke the firing pin and it just happened to jam in the fired position. Next shell I pumped into the chamber went boom and scared the crap out of me.
I think two separate issues happened at one time. Since this is the Reloading forum I only directed my comments to the ammo. If and when the OP starts a thread in the Gunsmithing forum I'll direct my thoughts to the AD issue.
The rifle firing wouldn't cause the high pressure. Firing out-of-battery would have more damage. I think that there is an ammo issue and a rifle issue but that one did not cause the other.
257Roberts
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KDX,
Went looking for other posts and you mentioned some some of your loads for your 257AI.
Not sure about your listed powder quantities.
That being said I would look at your rifle first.
Looking at your previous loading data, if you are using XBR? powder you are stuffing the 257imp with the same load that you would use is a 25-06!
And you should be looking for damage to your rifle!!!
Went looking for other posts and you mentioned some some of your loads for your 257AI.
Not sure about your listed powder quantities.
That being said I would look at your rifle first.
Looking at your previous loading data, if you are using XBR? powder you are stuffing the 257imp with the same load that you would use is a 25-06!
And you should be looking for damage to your rifle!!!
Republic of Alberta
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IF the gun went off before the bolt was fully closed the head space may have been to great and the primer came out. Total guess.
What brand of rifle was it?
What brand of rifle was it?
I slammed the bolt home quite hard and the trigger (Timney) is set about as lite as it can go. I'll do a bump test and get back to you guys. Thanks for all the posts. 46gr of H335 for my fire forming loads with 75gr V-Max bullets.
Tried the bump test and it passes. I'm guessing I was the one that touched it off the same time I closed the bolt. The bolt face looks good so I'm not worried about that. I took a fresh primer and put it in the shell and tipped it over and it fell out. One crappy piece of new brass I guess. Once again, thanks for all the replys.
Too funny someone who never goes out of forum. Kudos to you
I just don't have that amount of control sorryJust glad the OP has found the cause but I still think there is a problem in the bolt also
257Roberts
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46gr of H335 for my fire forming loads with 75gr V-Max bullets.[/QUOTE]
According to my info, that's a max load for a 257Roberts!!!
According to my info, that's a max load for a 257Roberts!!!
