People have had many wonderful things to say about the shop. For that, I thank you. But as stated in the other thread, I'm not perfect. So, I'm posting some major blunders in my reloading career. I've had a few. Load enough ammo and you'll have one or two. Great chance to air your dirty laundry here.
Post your self-deprocating admissions...
1) I blew up an INGO member's P90 full auto post sample by lodging a subsonic bullet in the barrel, then putting one up it's behind. It was a customer requested load, and I had no experience loading sub-5.7x28. Took me a few months to put the money together for replacement parts, but I sent the customer a check, and learned something about loading subsonic 5.7x28 too.
2) Another person had a slamfire in an AR from a high primer in a .223 round. Blew out the bolt face, the mag and bolt catch release. Customer called me and I took care of that one too. Went to mil primed brass after that first event.
3) Hired a new reloader. He worked all night and sent 10 cases of bad ammo to ECPR for sale. OAL's were all over the place, and lots of high primers. Recalled it all and reimbursed Guy for it, but not before a big dent in my reputation. Needless to say, he was fired immediately.
Reloading is a contact sport. If it's not perfect, it's dangerous. Load enough and it'll happen, whatever 'it' may be. I've had mine, and I admit it.
Tell us about yours.
Post your self-deprocating admissions...
1) I blew up an INGO member's P90 full auto post sample by lodging a subsonic bullet in the barrel, then putting one up it's behind. It was a customer requested load, and I had no experience loading sub-5.7x28. Took me a few months to put the money together for replacement parts, but I sent the customer a check, and learned something about loading subsonic 5.7x28 too.
2) Another person had a slamfire in an AR from a high primer in a .223 round. Blew out the bolt face, the mag and bolt catch release. Customer called me and I took care of that one too. Went to mil primed brass after that first event.
3) Hired a new reloader. He worked all night and sent 10 cases of bad ammo to ECPR for sale. OAL's were all over the place, and lots of high primers. Recalled it all and reimbursed Guy for it, but not before a big dent in my reputation. Needless to say, he was fired immediately.
Reloading is a contact sport. If it's not perfect, it's dangerous. Load enough and it'll happen, whatever 'it' may be. I've had mine, and I admit it.
Tell us about yours.
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