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Squib with factory Magtech ammunition
4/19/2012 10:57:50 PM
I haven't shot tons of Magtech, but I have shot a reasonable amount over the years in various calibers. I have never seen a squib with any factory loaded ammunition. It appears as though the powder was fouled. You can see the powder scattered on my tail gate and packed just behind the bullet lodged in the barrel.
I suppose I will just have to take a long screw driver and drive it out. Has this ever happened to anyone else with factory Magtech?
I suppose I will just have to take a long screw driver and drive it out. Has this ever happened to anyone else with factory Magtech?
4/19/2012 11:17:40 PM
Someone here recently blew up a gun with a Magtech squib.
And for God's sake, don't use a screwdriver to punch that out. A brass or plastic rod, or wooden dowel would be best.
And for God's sake, don't use a screwdriver to punch that out. A brass or plastic rod, or wooden dowel would be best.
4/19/2012 11:20:58 PM
Originally Posted By ken_mays:
Someone here recently blew up a gun with a Magtech squib.
And for God's sake, don't use a screwdriver to punch that out. A brass or plastic rod, or wooden dowel would be best.
Someone here recently blew up a gun with a Magtech squib.
And for God's sake, don't use a screwdriver to punch that out. A brass or plastic rod, or wooden dowel would be best.
Sure, I'll find something softer to remove the lodged round.
Do you have any recollection of what caliber it was?
I bought two boxes of .44 mag, shot about 15 out of one box. I don't think I will be firing the rest. I wonder if Magtech would refund my money... probably not.
4/20/2012 12:34:00 AM
I bought a couple boxes of 38spl. No failures, but dirty, smoky powder. Haven't purchased any more.
4/20/2012 8:14:05 AM
Only squib I've ever had is from magtech ammo.
It was during an idpa match last round on a stage. Hammer fell then a split second later I see something hit the target. Bullet has just enough velocity to escape the barrel
It was during an idpa match last round on a stage. Hammer fell then a split second later I see something hit the target. Bullet has just enough velocity to escape the barrel
4/20/2012 9:54:06 AM
Originally Posted By POOR_MAN:
Sure, I'll find something softer to remove the lodged round.
Do you have any recollection of what caliber it was?
I bought two boxes of .44 mag, shot about 15 out of one box. I don't think I will be firing the rest. I wonder if Magtech would refund my money... probably not.
Originally Posted By ken_mays:
Someone here recently blew up a gun with a Magtech squib.
And for God's sake, don't use a screwdriver to punch that out. A brass or plastic rod, or wooden dowel would be best.
Someone here recently blew up a gun with a Magtech squib.
And for God's sake, don't use a screwdriver to punch that out. A brass or plastic rod, or wooden dowel would be best.
Sure, I'll find something softer to remove the lodged round.
Do you have any recollection of what caliber it was?
I bought two boxes of .44 mag, shot about 15 out of one box. I don't think I will be firing the rest. I wonder if Magtech would refund my money... probably not.
I don't recall much about it, other than Magtech paid for the rebuilt gun.
4/20/2012 11:32:31 AM
I'm pretty sure the other gun that blew up was a 1911. Magtech did pay for the repairs.
4/20/2012 3:47:14 PM
Originally Posted By POOR_MAN:
Sure, I'll find something softer to remove the lodged round.
Do you have any recollection of what caliber it was?
I bought two boxes of .44 mag, shot about 15 out of one box. I don't think I will be firing the rest. I wonder if Magtech would refund my money... probably not.
Originally Posted By ken_mays:
Someone here recently blew up a gun with a Magtech squib.
And for God's sake, don't use a screwdriver to punch that out. A brass or plastic rod, or wooden dowel would be best.
Someone here recently blew up a gun with a Magtech squib.
And for God's sake, don't use a screwdriver to punch that out. A brass or plastic rod, or wooden dowel would be best.
Sure, I'll find something softer to remove the lodged round.
Do you have any recollection of what caliber it was?
I bought two boxes of .44 mag, shot about 15 out of one box. I don't think I will be firing the rest. I wonder if Magtech would refund my money... probably not.
I just bought 250 rounds of Magtech to put through my new to me M-11. I hope it wasn't .380acp......
4/22/2012 12:51:12 AM
I bought one box of Magtech .40 ammunition. It didn't give me any failures but was the dirtiest ammo I have ever used. I could even feel it sputtering particles back at me as I was firing.
4/23/2012 1:10:11 PM
I have used 5 boxes of magtech .45 acp over the weekend. It was pretty weak loaded, but it cycled two Springfields 1911 and one SIG. The shells were ejecting really close.
