MySuomi
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Well, I did something stupid. I was shooting .223 (Russian Silver Bear) out of my favorite AR at the farm. If you have ever shot Russian rifle ammo you know that is packaged in those small boxes with the shells wrapped in paper with a staple on both sides. One of the cartridges was stuck in the paper next to the staple. I thought I got it freed from the paper.
After I finish shooting I usually burn any left over boxes, target paper etc. So, I light the two "empty" silver bear boxes with the paper stuffed in them and just stand there. To my surprise there is a loud bang. I guess I did not free the shell up from the paper but instead put it and the paper into the fire. Here are some pictures.
I guess the primer went off and set the cartridge off. Glad nothing hit me. So, if anybody tells you a cartridge will not go off in a fire that is patently not true. They can and will explode if that primer goes off. Another lesson in being careful.
After I finish shooting I usually burn any left over boxes, target paper etc. So, I light the two "empty" silver bear boxes with the paper stuffed in them and just stand there. To my surprise there is a loud bang. I guess I did not free the shell up from the paper but instead put it and the paper into the fire. Here are some pictures.
I guess the primer went off and set the cartridge off. Glad nothing hit me. So, if anybody tells you a cartridge will not go off in a fire that is patently not true. They can and will explode if that primer goes off. Another lesson in being careful.