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.40sw factory load issues.... if you shoot a .40 you must read this..
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We've seen a few poorly manufactured rounds of all calibers in our recent CHP classes. All were new factory. So, I agree with the above but in all calibers these days.
Before calling others a dumbass, perhaps you should read up. There's only so many recycled batteries out there. We use both raw and recycled. http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2013/12/01/Higher-Ammo-Prices-Anticipated-As-EPA-Regs-Close-Lead-Smelter
Felix your the dumbass id you think 100% of the lead to manfactuer bullets is recycled. I loath chumps like you who open thier pie hole when you don't know all the facts.
Even if we only used recycled lead, dumbass, how much do you think a lack of raw lead would put a hurt on supplies of recycled lead? As has already been pointed out, not all U.S. ammunition comes from recycled lead, but that doesn't really matter. It'll hurt the supply either way. I love it when people are so quick to insult others that they expose their lack of intelligence.
Ya I bought brand new powermax 308 from walmart and almost all the bullets had corrosion. They looked 20 years old.. Walmart refused to take back. I called winchester and they said the bullets were fine. WHATTTTTTTTT?????????.......
I've had a similar problem with some 5.56 - it was foreign mil surplus about 10 years ago. I don't remember the country. They had undercrimped. You could push the bullets in or pull them out with your fingers.
The lower installed height rounds would probably fire without a problem, but the ones with the bullet mounted high would jam... if you're lucky that's all they did. A bullet as high as the far left in that row would probably put most autos out of breech, but I'm sure there's a gun in somebody's collection somewhere that could fire it while not locked shut.
Look again. The one on the left is at the proper height; the ones on the right show just how short the bullets were set in the cartridge. A cartridge with the bullet set that low will fire just fine but the muzzle pressure will be much, much higher than a normally seated bullet. Hence, the very good chance the barrel will not be able to contain the increased pressure and expand or rupture and possibly cause the whole thing to exit out the ejection port. Bad, bad, bad...
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We've seen a few poorly manufactured rounds of all calibers in our recent CHP classes. All were new factory. So, I agree with the above but in all calibers these days.
ReplyDeleteNow that we don't have any lead smelters in this country, I cannot WAIT for Chinese ammo. It's going to be SUCH HIGH QUALITY!
ReplyDeletewe dont smelt lead for ammo dumbass. ammo is made from recycled lead
DeleteActually you would just have a Chinese projectile. The bullet would still be made in America.
DeleteBefore calling others a dumbass, perhaps you should read up. There's only so many recycled batteries out there. We use both raw and recycled.
Deletehttp://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2013/12/01/Higher-Ammo-Prices-Anticipated-As-EPA-Regs-Close-Lead-Smelter
Felix your the dumbass id you think 100% of the lead to manfactuer bullets is recycled. I loath chumps like you who open thier pie hole when you don't know all the facts.
DeleteEven if we only used recycled lead, dumbass, how much do you think a lack of raw lead would put a hurt on supplies of recycled lead? As has already been pointed out, not all U.S. ammunition comes from recycled lead, but that doesn't really matter. It'll hurt the supply either way. I love it when people are so quick to insult others that they expose their lack of intelligence.
DeleteYa I bought brand new powermax 308 from walmart and almost all the bullets had corrosion. They looked 20 years old.. Walmart refused to take back. I called winchester and they said the bullets were fine. WHATTTTTTTTT?????????.......
ReplyDeleteWinchester White Box is notorious for this. I refuse to shoot it out of any of my guns.
ReplyDeletewhat brand were these?
ReplyDeleteI've had a similar problem with some 5.56 - it was foreign mil surplus about 10 years ago. I don't remember the country. They had undercrimped. You could push the bullets in or pull them out with your fingers.
ReplyDeleteThat's not just a good tip for .40 Smith shooters. A common-sense visual inspection of new cartridges is a good idea, from .170 all the way up to BMG.
ReplyDeleteLooking over a batch of cartridges, something like this backward bullet would stand out like a neon sign.
The lower installed height rounds would probably fire without a problem, but the ones with the bullet mounted high would jam... if you're lucky that's all they did. A bullet as high as the far left in that row would probably put most autos out of breech, but I'm sure there's a gun in somebody's collection somewhere that could fire it while not locked shut.
DeleteLook again. The one on the left is at the proper height; the ones on the right show just how short the bullets were set in the cartridge. A cartridge with the bullet set that low will fire just fine but the muzzle pressure will be much, much higher than a normally seated bullet. Hence, the very good chance the barrel will not be able to contain the increased pressure and expand or rupture and possibly cause the whole thing to exit out the ejection port. Bad, bad, bad...
DeleteMaybe its a .40 short!
ReplyDelete@bioknightcustoms & Corey D, shoot thoose .308 & get data. Some day you might have to shoot what ever you can get your hands on.
Or a .40 RSW (really short and wimpy)
ReplyDeletePositive site, where did u come up with the information on this posting?I have read a few of the articles on your website now, and I really like your style. Thanks a million and please keep up the effective work. https://thesurvivallife.com/firearm/
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