NOT THE BOOM YOU WANT

[gWebber]

Saw this in another forum and thought I’d share it.

“I know a ton of you hunt or have family that does so I want to pass this along. My son Christian was duck hunting Saturday and he shot but the gun misfired. He took the shell out that misfired and put in a new one. The next time he shot, his gun barrel exploded. Praise God for protecting him. What happened was the wadding from the misfired shell lodged in the barrel, unknowing to him, and the next time he shot, the barrel exploded. Please let everyone know to check their barrel if a shell misfires.”

[Scorpion8]

Duct tape fixes everything. Yes, a strong point that we emphasize repeatedly in our Hunter Education Programs.

[JOG]

Very good advise sir! I'm glad he was unharmed. I'll bet the duck's are still laughing!

[gWebber]

Very good advise sir! I'm glad he was unharmed. I'll bet the duck's are still laughing!

Lol, I’d bet thats very likely

[gWebber]

Duct tape fixes everything. Yes, a strong point that we emphasize repeatedly in our Hunter Education Programs.

Yes, had mentioned to the Dad, that I was ver glad he wasn’t hurt.

Not many mistakes involving guns have happing ending.

[ChillyB]

Gun goes boom, pants go brown.

[gWebber]

Gun goes boom, pants go brown.

I’d take that bet

[Scorpion8]

This happens more often than you think, especially with handloads that may have one shell that gets out of synch and misses the powder drop. It's important to listen to each shot and if one "sounds different", stop and check for a squib load. The good thing is barrels are replaceable.

[gWebber]

This happens more often than you think, especially with handloads that may have one shell that gets out of synch and misses the powder drop. It's important to listen to each shot and if one "sounds different", stop and check for a squib load. The good thing is barrels are replaceable.

Definitely some scary stuff, that’s for sure

[Scorpion8]

Definitely some scary stuff, that’s for sure

In truth, not so much. It's all in concentration and awareness. In trap, you try to do everything the same - the mount, the stance, the hold, the sight... and one of those is the shot. I've seen squib loads many times from reloaders and (sheepish grin) even had one myself. The key is that in your zen on the trap spot, you or someone next to you can usually stop and say "that didn't sound right". A look down the barrel tells you that a wad is still in there. Quick fix, no harm done except for 0.0743 secs of embarrassment, and then off to the next shot. It's why trap vests always have those loops for two extra shells.