Terrible Day at the Range - Advice Needed

[BrokerB]

Had to look that one up I guess 2003 was the final year in Norinco could bring ammo in

[HKROB]

Yup, I don't disagree. My AR-15 chamber is not a special chamber. I bought the upper as a complete kit. I think it is a Stag upper.

For the .38's, I'll stop going so low. I tell ya, it was a dream shooting that .38 with such low recoil, until the snow cone appeared. I am probably going to buy a .327 mag for the wife and use factory ammo. Worst case scenario, I'll use .38 wadcutters.

I could be wrong but that AR upper looks like Bear creek arsenal. They are not really know for making quality products.

[bruce381]

just a thought I write EVERY load on EACH box, bag, carton of loaded ammo. Also have a cheat sheet on ammo cabinet as to what load goes with what bullet etc should never have to THINK about it.

[Calif Hunter]

I had this happen once when I loaded up some light loads for my Dad to shoot at the range. He passed before we had a chnce to go shooting. This was quite a while back but it was with 125 gr plated bullets in .38 SPL and the only thing I could figure out was that the load was too light for those bullets.

[Che762x39]

I had this happen once when I loaded up some light loads for my Dad to shoot at the range. He passed before we had a chnce to go shooting. This was quite a while back but it was with 125 gr plated bullets in .38 SPL and the only thing I could figure out was that the load was too light for those bullets.

My condolences at the passing of your father.

The only squib I ever had was with 38 Special with 125 gr plated bullets too. I was not going for a light load but just thinking economical. So I did 0.2 grains less that what I usually do with W231.

[Garbcollector]

FIRST TEACHABLE MOMENT:

I was developing light loads, but not that light. I am positive there was powder in the case. I dropped the powder from a single stage press, then using a flashlight, checked every case to ensure no missing powder or double charges. I was very very careful loading these because they were going to be for the wife.

What am I missing?

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Any HELPFUL advice is appreciated. All other advice, well, . . . . fine. I dish it out. I can take it.

Just a bit more powder and it would have made it

[divingin]

Just a bit more powder and it would have made it

OP said he fired multiple shots that may not have left the barrel, so that may actually be "a bit more" or "some". In any case, it's a sign that a little more care is needed in handloading (yes that is being facetious.)

A smith once told me he had a police officer bring in his revolver to clear the 6 HBWC bullets stuck in the barrel. I've seen photos of other instances of stacked pistol rounds lodged in a barrel. It happens, I guess.

[navydad2010]

I was very very careful loading these because they were going to be for the wife.

What am I missing?


Both bullets weighed 158 grains.
I had 3.2 grains of powder. I think it is Titegroup.?

These two statements seem at odds...

What am I missing??
?

[smle-man]

I was very very careful loading these because they were going to be for the wife.

What am I missing?


Both bullets weighed 158 grains.
I had 3.2 grains of powder. I think it is Titegroup.

These two statements seem at odds...

What am I missing??
?

3.2 is the minimum load for a lead bullet not jacketed.

[Beendare]

[Deelayed]

"...I was very very careful..."

For your candor: Respect.

Firearms and reloading can be unforgiving if misused. Dont make mistakes.

Ouch