Squib Question

[NAMVET72]

Usually you get the Bullet Stuck in the Barrel,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,


Then you have the fun of getting it out with a piece of wooden dowel rod..................



Sounds to me if you found out the hard way......

[wxl]

Had a few when my progressive (550) ran out of powder. Primer usually will push out, one far enough into barrel, once just far enough to lock up cylinder. Rare one will fall out of barrel, bullet has to be way undersized. Had to beat the hell out with a wooden dowel. If really stuck, you may need a brass rod.

[AutoMag]

, most likely the bullet will travel just a bit, enough to become lodged in the barrel. If you are lucky the barrel will not be damaged but you will need a wooden dowel rod to dislodge the round.

I have never had that happen to me but I have seen it at the range.

What is bad though is another round fired right after the squib load if you are not paying attention.

[Lane]

I've had a couple - the bullet will just enter the barrel enough that you have to pound it out with a dowel. When it happened to me, there wasn't enough power to cycle the slide, and with ear protection, I barely heard the primer pop.

[sdmc530]

Huh....NOOOOO I didn't have one, yet, but I am sure there will be a day. I was just curious what happens. I can see the danger though, if you are not paying attention and you fire a second round if you are able to that is and hit the lodged round....I wouldn't want to find out how that would go.

[Dave Waits]

Well, according to a local, well-known expert on the subject, one requires the use of an Oaken Dowel and a hammer because the primer has enough to drive the bullet into the barrel. But, it does extend the life of a pound of powder.

[sdmc530]

Originally Posted by Dave Waits

Well, according to a local, well-known expert on the subject, one requires the use of an Oaken Dowel and a hammer because the primer has enough to drive the bullet into the barrel. But, it does extend the life of a pound of powder.

[skosh69]

Somebody say squib??? Where, where, where??? Huh, huh, huh???

Like others that have experienced the misfortune of said squib, normally the primer only has enough oomph to push the bullet into the barrel far enough to prevent full cycle. Thus not permitting another round to be chambered, no matter how hard you slam the back of the slide with your non-firing hand.

One then has to clear said jammed weapon, disassemble it and dislodge said bullet from it's hiding place in the barrel and then reassemble weapon to further enjoy the days adventures.

That is unless it happens again and possibly a 3rd time, then the annoyed RO might just suggest that you return home with your box of screwed up ammo and rethink your abilities to load your own ammo.


Are we clear on the subject now? I'm here all week. Try the veal.

[Dave Waits]

I love ya Brother! ( The Veal is a little greasy, order the Corned Beef Brisket).

[sdmc530]

Originally Posted by skosh69

Are we clear on the subject now? I'm here all week. Try the veal.

Yep....got it..thanks!