badkarmamib
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I have caught myself a couple of times with errors, right after having done them. No harm done, just had to back up a step. Today was different.
Took the wife to the range this morning so she could try out some low-power reloads on her 1911 and my M&P .40. Started with the M&P. Heard the dreaded BANG, BANG, BANG, pop. Called a cease-fire, even though I had seen the paper tear, albeit more like a knife stab than a hole punch. Apparently the primer had enough uumph to push the lead out. Stripped and cleaned the lead out of the barrel, and went back to shooting, though more alert.
I load pistol on a SS. My practice is 50 prepped brass at a time. Prime, expand, and dip charge one one piece, then move to tray, awaiting die change for bullet seating. Before changing to the seating die, I visually inspect each piece to verify powder level. So, I honestly don't know how this happened, but there is no other explanation.
Thought I would share, that no matter how careful you THINK you are, mistakes can and will happen.
Took the wife to the range this morning so she could try out some low-power reloads on her 1911 and my M&P .40. Started with the M&P. Heard the dreaded BANG, BANG, BANG, pop. Called a cease-fire, even though I had seen the paper tear, albeit more like a knife stab than a hole punch. Apparently the primer had enough uumph to push the lead out. Stripped and cleaned the lead out of the barrel, and went back to shooting, though more alert.
I load pistol on a SS. My practice is 50 prepped brass at a time. Prime, expand, and dip charge one one piece, then move to tray, awaiting die change for bullet seating. Before changing to the seating die, I visually inspect each piece to verify powder level. So, I honestly don't know how this happened, but there is no other explanation.
Thought I would share, that no matter how careful you THINK you are, mistakes can and will happen.