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Quoted: It was because you were using a strike eagle.  It said “oh hell no! I’m out.” Attached File |
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Quoted: Let’s see the 300 blackout noodle Attached File Attached File |
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Quoted: I really wish the author would come back with ammo mfg, type, lot number. I have a ton of LC ammo, Hornady Frontier and Hornady Steel Match I picked up for super cheap a few years ago and would LOVE to know. The thread was started today and the OP said he would get back with us. It's a holiday weekend. Also, Hornady already has the affected lots listed in a recall online. |
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I Know everyone likes speed loaders but I load 1 at a time by hand. Besides getting used to it in the Army it let's me see every round. I've found some fucked up shit in LC M855, incorrect projectiles, malformed/bent/angled projectiles, backward projectiles, massive case dents in the shoulder, etc. |
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Quoted: Yeah, it's not like any for real faceshooters would use one. http://www.defensereview.com/tactical-ar-15-m4-m4a1-carbine-aftermarket-accessories-for-military-cotactical-ar-15-m4-m4a1-carbine-aftermarket-accessories-for-military-combat-applications-the-competition-to-combat-crossover-part/ One non-gun guy bought one and brought it on deployment. That hardly means it isn't a gigantic piece of garbage. |
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Quoted: That's solid.  Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Less than two hundred rounds through it. All Lake City. Third round of the third mag today it went Kaboom. Shooting steel multiple people heard the first two hits then the Kaboom. Upper is cracked, BCG stuck in the upper looks tore up, mag well expanded. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/237737/BC75FEDC-173F-4B0B-96B1-A9ED3E2EC0D5-1705899.jpghttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/237737/A1A25E53-92D4-440A-B272-BD1A712C191A-1705900.jpghttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/237737/FE1C6437-B011-4D0D-8F23-5CE01D7662A2-1705907.jpghttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/237737/86B6F57D-3678-4B58-B330-F40F27B4942E-1705908.jpg Not the first time this happened. So far it’s always been 300 BO involved afik contact CS and send it in we will fix you up with a new gun as long as you don’t mind the serviceable parts from this one used WHG That's solid. ^^ |
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Quoted: One non-gun guy bought one and brought it on deployment. That hardly means it isn't a gigantic piece of garbage. Quoted: Quoted: Yeah, it's not like any for real faceshooters would use one. http://www.defensereview.com/tactical-ar-15-m4-m4a1-carbine-aftermarket-accessories-for-military-cotactical-ar-15-m4-m4a1-carbine-aftermarket-accessories-for-military-combat-applications-the-competition-to-combat-crossover-part/ One non-gun guy bought one and brought it on deployment. That hardly means it isn't a gigantic piece of garbage. He is a "faceshooter" though. 
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Quoted: Not the first time this happened. So far it’s always been 300 BO involved afik contact CS and send it in we will fix you up with a new gun as long as you don’t mind the serviceable parts from this one used WHG Quoted: Quoted: Less than two hundred rounds through it. All Lake City. Third round of the third mag today it went Kaboom. Shooting steel multiple people heard the first two hits then the Kaboom. Upper is cracked, BCG stuck in the upper looks tore up, mag well expanded. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/237737/BC75FEDC-173F-4B0B-96B1-A9ED3E2EC0D5-1705899.jpghttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/237737/A1A25E53-92D4-440A-B272-BD1A712C191A-1705900.jpghttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/237737/FE1C6437-B011-4D0D-8F23-5CE01D7662A2-1705907.jpghttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/237737/86B6F57D-3678-4B58-B330-F40F27B4942E-1705908.jpg Not the first time this happened. So far it’s always been 300 BO involved afik contact CS and send it in we will fix you up with a new gun as long as you don’t mind the serviceable parts from this one used WHG Now I’m going to have buy something from Geissele on principle. |
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How heavy do you lube your rifle? Should have kept it barrel up in the safe, bro. 
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I had a case head separation that led to a KB. A Colt Sporter was the victim. I had tossed the ammo boxes and put the ammo in an ammo can. Manufacturer went MIA since I had no proof. Colt said ammo problem, so no help. I was able to salvage the barrel and lower/accessories. At least G is coming up to the plate for you OP. Do you have 300blk around the safe? Your story sounds like a squib if not. I'd send the remaining ammo for evaluation, as I'm not sure that you pulling and weighing would suit the CS rep. Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Quoted: The thread was started today and the OP said he would get back with us. It's a holiday weekend. Also, Hornady already has the affected lots listed in a recall online. Quoted: Quoted: I really wish the author would come back with ammo mfg, type, lot number. I have a ton of LC ammo, Hornady Frontier and Hornady Steel Match I picked up for super cheap a few years ago and would LOVE to know. The thread was started today and the OP said he would get back with us. It's a holiday weekend. Also, Hornady already has the affected lots listed in a recall online. Yes but I want to know now. This is the internet. Gibs me now! |
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Quoted: He is a "faceshooter" though. Trying to make accurate hits on non contrasted targets in weather or low light at 300 to 500 meters (per the article), I doubt he was hitting many faces with a Strike Eagle. Hilarious that the mount might be worth more than the scope. |
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Quoted: He is a "faceshooter" though. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Yeah, it's not like any for real faceshooters would use one. http://www.defensereview.com/tactical-ar-15-m4-m4a1-carbine-aftermarket-accessories-for-military-cotactical-ar-15-m4-m4a1-carbine-aftermarket-accessories-for-military-combat-applications-the-competition-to-combat-crossover-part/ One non-gun guy bought one and brought it on deployment. That hardly means it isn't a gigantic piece of garbage. He is a "faceshooter" though. |
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Quoted: 300 BO will chamber in a 5.56, then BOOM Quoted: Quoted: What is the deal with 300bo ? Is it that the 300 ammo gets mixed in a mag of 5.56 and it explodes ? I don't have 300bo and I don't believe I have ever even seen a round of it, but I am guessing a .30 cal bullet ? 300 BO will chamber in a 5.56, then BOOM 300BLK is basically a cut down 5.56x45 case necked for 30 cal bullet. Same magazines, same BCG.. etc If you have both, it's real easy to mix them up if you are not paying attention. |
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Quoted: The thread was started today and the OP said he would get back with us. It's a holiday weekend. Also, Hornady already has the affected lots listed in a recall online. Quoted: Quoted: I really wish the author would come back with ammo mfg, type, lot number. I have a ton of LC ammo, Hornady Frontier and Hornady Steel Match I picked up for super cheap a few years ago and would LOVE to know. The thread was started today and the OP said he would get back with us. It's a holiday weekend. Also, Hornady already has the affected lots listed in a recall online. Do you have a link to the recall? I can't find anything online. I have a case of it that I won't touch because of the issues. I'd prefer to send it back and get a new batch or refund. |
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Quoted: Not the first time this happened. So far it’s always been 300 BO involved afik contact CS and send it in we will fix you up with a new gun as long as you don’t mind the serviceable parts from this one used WHG Quoted: Quoted: Less than two hundred rounds through it. All Lake City. Third round of the third mag today it went Kaboom. Shooting steel multiple people heard the first two hits then the Kaboom. Upper is cracked, BCG stuck in the upper looks tore up, mag well expanded. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/237737/BC75FEDC-173F-4B0B-96B1-A9ED3E2EC0D5-1705899.jpghttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/237737/A1A25E53-92D4-440A-B272-BD1A712C191A-1705900.jpghttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/237737/FE1C6437-B011-4D0D-8F23-5CE01D7662A2-1705907.jpghttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/237737/86B6F57D-3678-4B58-B330-F40F27B4942E-1705908.jpg Not the first time this happened. So far it’s always been 300 BO involved afik contact CS and send it in we will fix you up with a new gun as long as you don’t mind the serviceable parts from this one used WHG That is most titties of you. |
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Quoted: Yea he should have sought the advice of a five month Arfcom member. If a soldier who was going to be carrying a rifle in combat came to me and asked for advice about using a Strike Eagle, I would have just given him one of my decent LPVOs to take in exchange. He gets a real deal optic that won't let him down, and when we exchange again when he returns I get my optic back with a cool story. You can't seriously be arguing that a Strike Eagle is anything more than a range toy grade Chicom piece of trash, regardless of whether or not someone bought it to bring on deployment |
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Quoted: Trying to make accurate hits on non contrasted targets in weather or low light at 300 to 500 meters (per the article), I doubt he was hitting many faces with a Strike Eagle. Hilarious that the mount might be worth more than the scope. Quoted: Quoted: He is a "faceshooter" though. Trying to make accurate hits on non contrasted targets in weather or low light at 300 to 500 meters (per the article), I doubt he was hitting many faces with a Strike Eagle. Hilarious that the mount might be worth more than the scope. I'm sure he's a Pogue Jeff Gurwitch served in the US Army for 26 years, with 19 of those being in Special Forces. Jeff has multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and has seen the gamut of fighting styles from close quarters to long-range mountain fighting. |
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Quoted: I'm sure he's a Pogue Jeff Gurwitch served in the US Army for 26 years, with 19 of those being in Special Forces. Jeff has multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and has seen the gamut of fighting styles from close quarters to long-range mountain fighting. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: He is a "faceshooter" though. Trying to make accurate hits on non contrasted targets in weather or low light at 300 to 500 meters (per the article), I doubt he was hitting many faces with a Strike Eagle. Hilarious that the mount might be worth more than the scope. I'm sure he's a Pogue Jeff Gurwitch served in the US Army for 26 years, with 19 of those being in Special Forces. Jeff has multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and has seen the gamut of fighting styles from close quarters to long-range mountain fighting. @Stukas87 Come and have a seat my friend.
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Quoted: I'm sure he's a Pogue Jeff Gurwitch served in the US Army for 26 years, with 19 of those being in Special Forces. Jeff has multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and has seen the gamut of fighting styles from close quarters to long-range mountain fighting. Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: He is a "faceshooter" though. Trying to make accurate hits on non contrasted targets in weather or low light at 300 to 500 meters (per the article), I doubt he was hitting many faces with a Strike Eagle. Hilarious that the mount might be worth more than the scope. I'm sure he's a Pogue Jeff Gurwitch served in the US Army for 26 years, with 19 of those being in Special Forces. Jeff has multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and has seen the gamut of fighting styles from close quarters to long-range mountain fighting. I was referencing the solider he ran into that was using one. The author didn't use one. Again, plenty of logical fallacies, but nobody ready to step up and address the opinion shared by many here that a Strike Eagle is cheap Chinese garbage and has no place on a fighting rifle. |
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Quoted: One non-gun guy bought one and brought it on deployment. That hardly means it isn't a gigantic piece of garbage. Quoted: Quoted: Yeah, it's not like any for real faceshooters would use one. http://www.defensereview.com/tactical-ar-15-m4-m4a1-carbine-aftermarket-accessories-for-military-cotactical-ar-15-m4-m4a1-carbine-aftermarket-accessories-for-military-combat-applications-the-competition-to-combat-crossover-part/ One non-gun guy bought one and brought it on deployment. That hardly means it isn't a gigantic piece of garbage. Might want to check yourself newguy. That "non-gun guy" that wrote the article, is a known member on ARF, and a competition shooter besides what he did in the Army. "While seeing Vortex Strike Eagles being used in combat might make some “tactical experts” gasp in disbelief, the fact is, they’re working well, and have earned the trust of the guys using them down range." |
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Quoted: What's wrong with a strike eagle? I have one. It's been shot a fair amount. It works. This. I don't want to detract from this thread, but I didn't realize there was this much hate for that particular optic here. I have a 1x8 on an old AR (with a fixed front sight even  ) and it does fine for my purposes. I'm like Tier 3, though, so that's probably why.Anyway, carry on. |
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Quoted: This. I don't want to detract from this thread, but I didn't realize there was this much hate for that particular optic here. I have a 1x8 on an old AR (with a fixed front sight even ) and it does fine for my purposes. I'm like Tier 3, though, so that's probably why.Anyway, carry on. Quoted: Quoted: What's wrong with a strike eagle? I have one. It's been shot a fair amount. It works. This. I don't want to detract from this thread, but I didn't realize there was this much hate for that particular optic here. I have a 1x8 on an old AR (with a fixed front sight even ) and it does fine for my purposes. I'm like Tier 3, though, so that's probably why.Anyway, carry on. It’s just an interesting choice for a $2000 rifle. I have a holosun on one of mine right now though |
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Quoted: Not the first time this happened. So far it’s always been 300 BO involved afik contact CS and send it in we will fix you up with a new gun as long as you don’t mind the serviceable parts from this one used WHG That's my first suspect. -OP reports confirmed impacts (and implied successful cycling) of the first 2 rounds fired. 3rd Round kabooms. So not likely a problem with prior ammo or a squib. -OP has an AR15, which has a rotating bolt that prevents the firing pin from clearing the pin-hole in the bolt, until fully rotated and closed. And shooing factory ammo. So not likely an OOB. -OP owns a .300 blackout, and has an obstruction 10" from the muzzle. That's a characteristic tell of a .300 BO induced Kaboom. -OP is convinced no .300 BO could have possibly been comingled with this ammo. Another characteristic tell of a .300 BO induced kaboom (Ok, being a bit smart-ass so please forgive, but there's a lot truth to that sentence - almost every .300 BO kaboom is preceded with a "no way could that have been mixed up" statement, prior to discovery). Top suspect - this is almost certainly another .300 BO Kaboom. The good news is this upon autopsy, the answer will quickly be clear if it really is .300 BO. |
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Quoted: Not a reloader, but I have heard more than one person say this about the 556. You cant overload one, there just isn't enough room in the case. You certainly can... with the wrong powder. Given that the other rounds didn't explode it's not like someone snuck a 5.56 loaded with titegroup onto the line, though. But any powder a manufacturer would use is probably pretty close to 100% case fill, and if it isn't that last little bit probably isn't enough for a catastrophic kaboom like this. I guess it's happened before, though. |
| Okay I thought I had still had the bulk box that these came in but apparently I've shot or loaded them all up in my mags and discarded the box. The only ammo I've bought in the last three years has come from the bulk deals with mags which my other cases that I have say Federal on the box but have Lake City head stamps. I seriously doubt that it was a 300 BO that slipped in. I keep them separate and use Daniel Defense mags for the 300 BO, the ammo isn't even kept on the same side of the gun room and I've only shot the BO twice. |