My gun blew up what do i do?

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Call both the gun and ammunition manufacturer and tell them exactly what happened. Try to get a cs manager on the line (shouldn't be hard with a blown up gun) and go from there.
 
I'm absolutely no expert, but that weird case that you mentioned looks like it has soot on the case head. Either the primer lost its seal, or what I think is that the neck didn't seal in the chamber, causing the pressure to be directed around the case back to the bolt. The clean mark is probably from the extractor.

My vote is on a gun problem in headspace.
 
I appreciate all of the input. I'd be lost without it. I'll take any advice I can get, and I enjoy all of the theories. I am quite upset about it, and hope that SOMEONE takes care of it.
 
I'm no lawyer and phone calls are good and all and if you do do telephonic exchanges, jot down who you talked to when yada yada. I'd be tempted to go wholly e-mail as a trail is then archived very well.
 
It looks funky 'cause it blew up. I think a phone call would be more appropriate as it's more direct. I don't want this to be more drawn out than it needs to be.
 
Take lots of pictures, maybe get help to get very close, clear, well lighted pictures.
Show to (Major big name brand, we know who it is but won't squeal.) gun company and ammo company.

We are in an era of instantaneous publicity and they will likely treat you well without all the hu-hu over lawyers and secret meetings.
 
Jim Watson said:
Take lots of pictures, maybe get help to get very close, clear, well lighted pictures.
Show to (major big name brand) gun company and ammo company.

We are in an era of instantaneous publicity and they will likely treat you well without all the hu-hu over lawyers and secret meetings.
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And if they do they should be applauded for taking care of you.

Like it or not this sort of thing DOES HAPPEN from time to time with all manufacturers what distinguishes the good from the ones to be avoided is how they handle the aftermath.
 
No way headspace. The stock behind the bolt cutout is cracked, and the bolt is lifted. The locking lugs failed, and the stock acted as a safety lug.
 
FIVETWOSEVEN said:
Now that's a scary though! :eek:
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If the bolt lugs fail and the bolt blows back into your face with all the force of the round in front of it, that can seriously injure or kill, easily. This is why you have to be careful with US-made Krags. The bolt lugs can fail and send the bolt right back into your eye.
 
Course of action looks to be a warranty claim rather than a product liability claim because thankfully no-one was injured.

FWIW, I'd contact the manufacturer directly as the retailer that it was purchased from is not a warranty station. Keep track of who you spoke with, dates and times, and take LOTS of high quality photos.

If you mention that you are represented by an attorney, they will have to cease dealing with you directly and deal with your attorney, so be careful about playing that card.

My prediction is that the manufacturer will make this situation right for you and maybe even sweeten it a little bit to help offset the damage to the optics and your trip to the ER for a check-up. Their obligation under their warranty is likely replacement of the rifle only though, so be careful if you want to press them for more.

On a side note, this is a serious wake up call for all of us shooters to never overlook the eye and ear protection and to understand that even a factory new rifle can have a catastrophic failure at any time. I think you are exceptionally lucky that you were not seriously injured and that the rifle stock saved you from eating a chunk of the bolt.

PLEASE keep us informed of your progress with the manufacturer.

Don
 
Yikes!

It was definately factory ammo right?

I think if it was a reload, the manufacturers could wiggle out of it totally.

Just checkin'.

It would be interesting if someone could calculate the speed and force of the bolt if it was coming backwards like a bullet. Bolts are way heavier than a bullet.
 
No. The locking lugs failed. I should be able to put 200,000 psi ammo in that gun and never have the lugs fail. they will never see 200,000 psi because the barrel will blow up at 110,000 psi [or less].
 
jim in Anchorage said:
No. The locking lugs failed. I should be able to put 200,000 psi ammo in that gun and never have the lugs fail. they will never see 200,000 psi because the barrel will blow up at 110,000 psi [or less].
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+1 on this. Amazing that it didn't open up at the factory under a 150% proof load.
 
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No. The locking lugs failed. I should be able to put 200,000 psi ammo in that gun and never have the lugs fail. they will never see 200,000 psi because the barrel will blow up at 110,000 psi [or less].

+1 on this. Amazing that it didn't open up at the factory under a 150% proof load.
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Whose to say it didnt? Not completely but some and it just went unnoticed until bam
 
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