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Thread: There is something wrong with my ammo

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    If one of those primers fell into your lower receiver and you never recovered it then you need to take the hammer and trigger assemblies out and find that primer. If you aren't trained on this then take it to an AR15/M16 certified gunsmith or armorer and have them do it. I had this happen to me once, I didn't find the primer and it lodged under my trigger, between the trigger and lower receiver. This didn't allow the trigger to work, dead gun.

    Just looking at the brass it looks like it is way hot, were talking proof round hot, especially with the black scortching around the rim of the brass. I never shoot anyone's reloads but mine. Like the other guys said, put some factory loaded ammo through your gun and I bet the problem goes away. I would also clean the chamber, bore, and bolt face, inspect the bolt lugs and the tip of the firing pin to make sure there was no damage done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rlgdestroyu@hotmail.com View Post
    I'm using reloads...
    STOP SHOOTING THAT AMMO IMEDIATLY!!!

    You are close to a KB that will destroy your rifle.

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    In the second pic, is that a scorch mark or did it blow through the web of the case? Those case head deformations are scary.

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    One rule of thumb is never shoot someone else's handloaded/reloaded ammo--unless you trust them with your life and gun. Either there is something seriously wrong with powder/powder charge or that pocket is so loose there shouldn't BE a primer in it......Send the remaining ammo back......And go factory or learn to roll your own

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    Would incorrect powder do that? Something like pistol powder in a rifle cartridge or just too much rifle powder?

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    OP,
    I had a similar ammo issue in my SR15 last week, while at a 2 day Tiger Swan carbine class. I had a blown primer, and the debris lodged in the firing pin channel in the bolt, locking the bolt into battery like a mug. I contacted Kevin B, who was most gracious and helpful (considering it was a Saturday AM), and managed to remedy the problem. The SR15 has 300 trouble free rounds thru it since last Sat, so I am once again

    The ammo in question for me was Royal Ordnance Radway Green SS109, 1989 manufacture.
    SSG Jimmy Ide- KIA 28 Aug 10, Hyderabad, AFG

    1SG Blue Rowe- KIA 26 May 09, Panjshir, AFG.

    RIP Brothers

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    I will reiterate what Todd.K said- DO NOT FIRE ANOTHER ROUND OF THAT AMMO!!

    It's showing dangerous high pressure signs. Not only was the primer blown out, the brass at the case head has flowed quite a bit. Not only has the primer pocket expanded but it's elongated and the primer flash hole is greatly enlarged. By all rights that brass should have ruptured.

    Be sure you inspect the extractor and bolt face for signs of damage.

    The other possibility is an out of battery firing.

    Either way, your Guardian Angel was working double overtime that day and you owe him a drink

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    this ammo is made about 1/4 mile from my house... good guys, but certainly not beyond making mistakes.

    are you local? tell them about it- if they're worth anything, they'll swap it out for you. they need to know about it.

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    do it now

    ETA: do it first thing in the morning, they're gone for the day today.
    Last edited by bkb0000; 08-12-10 at 20:21.

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    For all that posted. Thanks for all the help. I probably have averted a catastrophic failure. I have contacted Tactical Ammunition and they are replacing all of it at no cost. They have great customer service. Thanks again, its why I love this board.
    You ladies bitch when you get an MRE without a pop-tart.

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