Had my first squib load today.

[Warpspasm]

I took some .38 special handloads to the range today and on the 49th of 50 rounds, something didn't sound or feel right. It's funny, even though I've never shot a squib before, I knew exactly what it was. I looked and sure enough, there was a projectile stuck about 3/4 of the way down the barrel. I took the 50th round and shot it out. No... just kidding. I took it home and tapped it out with a dowel. I had a problem when I was loading that batch. The powder drop had worked it's way around to disengage the bayonet lock on the die. When I noticed the entire powder drop was raising, and not just the arm, I wasn't sure how many rounds I had loaded. I thought I pulled all of them, but obviously not. I'm just glad I recognized something was wrong when I fired it.

 

[lx1x]

been there.. same exact scenario including the powder drop coming up from the press..

 

[mr phil]

I have not had one yet. I dont load a whole bunch but I got into the habit of weighing them just to be on the safe side.

 

[JavaDan]

Close one. I think your name is on the 4-leaf clover I found yesterday.

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[Warpspasm]

I have not had one yet. I dont load a whole bunch but I got into the habit of weighing them just to be on the safe side.

You really have to watch weighing them. If you're using mixed brass, you'll be amazed how much they differ in weight from one manufacturer to the next.

 

[SKIP]

In 40 years of reloading I weigh every charge and when finished look to see all shells have the same powder level. Lastly, I zero the scale to make sure it's level at zero.

 

[HTArms]

Squibs are scary. I had one with .38 factory ammo a few years ago and also realized that something was wrong. It is one of the things I teach to watch for in my new shooter's class.

Glad it worked out for you!

 

[lx1x]

In 40 years of reloading I weigh every charge and when finished look to see all shells have the same powder level. Lastly, I zero the scale to make sure it's level at zero.

rifle.. that's what I do.. but handgun loads.. I make sure I visual check before putting the boolit in the case.

 

[FlatsFlite]

I love my powder check die.

I still weigh my 223 rounds as they are the only rifle rounds I load progressively.

 

[Mooseman]

I am glad you were paying attention at the range. You avoided a potentially dangerous situation.

 

[Skins_Brew]

what happens if one were to fire a round into a barrel with a squib?

 

[Logan]

what happens if one were to fire a round into a barrel with a squib?

An irresistible force meets an immovable object equals big boom!!!

 

[lx1x]

what happens if one were to fire a round into a barrel with a squib?

Barrel can bulge or worst.. explode on your hands.. Google squib accidents.

 

[madstylez]

I had my first and only squib load with 9mm factory ammo during my basic handgun class about 15yrs ago. That was my first time ever shooting. Luckily I'd shot about 2 mags through the gun before I hit the squib, immediately noticed the problem, and didn't fire another round. The instructor realized it too and took the gun to clear it. The bullet actually made it out of the barrel. Afterward, he was like "see class, that was an example of a squib load".

 

[101combatvet]

I've had one with my first batch of reloads. Since that experience I check to see if powder is in every shell casing before seating bullets. And no distractions while reloading.

 

[101combatvet]

I had my first and only squib load with 9mm factory ammo during my basic handgun class about 15yrs ago. That was my first time ever shooting. Luckily I'd shot about 2 mags through the gun before I hit the squib, immediately noticed the problem, and didn't fire another round. The instructor realized it too and took the gun to clear it. The bullet actually made it out of the barrel. Afterward, he was like "see class, that was an example of a squib load".

Who made the ammo?

 

[vette97]

Good catch! I never had a squib hand load. Commercial, yes. Federal 9mm and I shot it out with another round because it just couldn't be a squib.

 

[madstylez]

Who made the ammo?

I have no clue. The ammo and gun were provided by the instructor.

 

[101combatvet]

what happens if one were to fire a round into a barrel with a squib?

I've seen two handguns with bulged barrels that were the result of squib loads driven out of the barrel by a follow up shot. Don't try this at home.

 

[Bootknife]

Skins .... Go to Search and look for" Squib Problem"....See what can happen!