I'm not sure if this is the appropriate thread or not, but I think it is.
My wife picked up some Independence 45 auto 230 gr. FMJ ammo at the High Caliber gun show at Will Rogers in Fort Worth last week.
She bought it from Southwest Ammunition Supply, which is who I also purchased a bunch of primers and bullets from.
I'm curious as to whether or not these are poorly loaded (reloaded) cartridges or just junk ammo. I just got back from the range where I was practicing with my 1917, and the bullet in the chamber came apart.
It spilled gunpowder everywhere and jammed up the action. I got everything unclogged, and put the empty case back in the revolver to discharge the primer (as I had been shown by a knowledgeable fellow teaching me how to reload). The primer backed out of the case and jammed the action again. Thankfully there was a gunsmith there who was able to help me unstick it.
I'm guessing that the ammo didn't have a good crimp on it, but what would cause the primers to back out and stick the action? I did have the bullets in moon clips if it makes any difference, and I saved the bullet and will try and provide a picture if necessary.
The gunsmith claimed it was junk reloaded ammo, and gave me a warning about never buying reloaded ammunition at gun shows. He appeared rather against reloading in general, but I let him rant as he kindly fixed my gun. Also curious in case it ever happens again; he whacked the revolver cylinder with the back of a screwdriver to open it. I'm a little paranoid about this gun since it was my great-grandfather's. Is there a better way to do this?
Thanks,
soap
My wife picked up some Independence 45 auto 230 gr. FMJ ammo at the High Caliber gun show at Will Rogers in Fort Worth last week.
She bought it from Southwest Ammunition Supply, which is who I also purchased a bunch of primers and bullets from.
I'm curious as to whether or not these are poorly loaded (reloaded) cartridges or just junk ammo. I just got back from the range where I was practicing with my 1917, and the bullet in the chamber came apart.
It spilled gunpowder everywhere and jammed up the action. I got everything unclogged, and put the empty case back in the revolver to discharge the primer (as I had been shown by a knowledgeable fellow teaching me how to reload). The primer backed out of the case and jammed the action again. Thankfully there was a gunsmith there who was able to help me unstick it.
I'm guessing that the ammo didn't have a good crimp on it, but what would cause the primers to back out and stick the action? I did have the bullets in moon clips if it makes any difference, and I saved the bullet and will try and provide a picture if necessary.
The gunsmith claimed it was junk reloaded ammo, and gave me a warning about never buying reloaded ammunition at gun shows. He appeared rather against reloading in general, but I let him rant as he kindly fixed my gun. Also curious in case it ever happens again; he whacked the revolver cylinder with the back of a screwdriver to open it. I'm a little paranoid about this gun since it was my great-grandfather's. Is there a better way to do this?
Thanks,
soap