I often take my friends out shooting, and the new folks are concerned about the gun blowing up in their face. I tell them that shooting guns is pretty much like working in a construction site with powertools and dozers. I also like to say that they are probably more likely to get hurt just driving over to the range rather than just shooting my Mosin. Part of the reason I got my first rifle was because I really wanted a motorcycle, but felt is was too dangerous. I can't help but wonder... how likely is a catastrophic failure to occur? I mean a mechanical / metallurgical failure which results in an explosion in your face. Has anyone experienced this? Do you know anyone who has? Are there any stats on surplus rifles or guns in general?
Sometimes I wonder if shooting my 1943 M38 with 1954 Hungarian ammo is more dangerous than it should be....
Sometimes I wonder if shooting my 1943 M38 with 1954 Hungarian ammo is more dangerous than it should be....