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 09-25-2010, 07:24 PM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: , Central Florida Posts: 1,527 |  Crazy amount of squibs
I just had the urge to shoot my Webley mark IV yesterday so I bought it to the range with an ancient box of Remingtion .38 S&W 146 grain rounds. Half way through the box I notice that the shots started sounding different. I checked the bore for obstructions after each shot just to see if one stuck in the barrel (don't want to shoot a potential stuck bullet), but nothing. I just wanted to finish off this box.
By the end, I swear I could see the bullets traveling down range. I actually found four of the rounds. The four I found did not even make it to the back-stop at a 100 yards.
Anyone ever have this happen before? __________________
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson.
"There are three and only three ways to reform our Congressional legislation, familiarly called, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box".
- Stephen Decatur Miller (May 8, 1787 – March 8, 1838)
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| 09-25-2010, 08:11 PM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 1,897 |
I just had one, but I don't know how old the ammo was, or who made it. Haven't had one in a really long time, and it kind of surprised me. __________________ Linda
Integrity is doing good even when no-one is looking
Originally posted by Skullcrusher: "I believe the fact that you are LEO speaks for itself. When talking about strong women and guns, you are implied in every statement."
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Glass is proof that women have control over everything in the world.
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| 09-25-2010, 08:22 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: , Central Florida Posts: 1,527 |
My ammo was amazingly old, so I'm not too suprised. Did yours get stuck in the barrel? __________________
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson.
"There are three and only three ways to reform our Congressional legislation, familiarly called, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box".
- Stephen Decatur Miller (May 8, 1787 – March 8, 1838) | |
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| 09-26-2010, 06:57 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Paso, Tx Posts: 1,897 |
Luckily it didn't. __________________ Linda
Integrity is doing good even when no-one is looking
Originally posted by Skullcrusher: "I believe the fact that you are LEO speaks for itself. When talking about strong women and guns, you are implied in every statement."
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Originally Posted by cpttango30
Glass is proof that women have control over everything in the world.
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Originally Posted by M14sRock
Glass has now achieved "Goddess Status" in my mind. I'm not worthy.....
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| 09-27-2010, 04:13 PM | #5 | Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Austin, Texas, by God!! Posts: 6,059 |
If the ammo was stored in questionable conditions, squib loads are not uncommon. Well stored ammo will last 100 years or more. For an example, look at the WW I vintage Militry surplus ammo available. Much of it is still very servicable. __________________
In life, strive to take the high road....It offers a better field of fire.
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| 09-27-2010, 07:42 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: , Central Florida Posts: 1,527 |
I got this ammo with the gun at a gun show. I have stored it well but who knows how it was stored before my purchase. __________________
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson.
"There are three and only three ways to reform our Congressional legislation, familiarly called, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box".
- Stephen Decatur Miller (May 8, 1787 – March 8, 1838) | |
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