I mean, I've read it on the Internet!
For reals: don't believe it. It has happened to me. 7/1/23 at Range USA, actually. Shortly after 1200pm to be even more pacific.
Bullet jump / crimp jump. https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/terminology/general-terms/crimp-jump/
Shot 5 out of 5 in a S&W 642. FACTORY loaded Remington .38 Special +p. I cannot find the load on their website. Semi-jacketed HP bullet - somwhere in the 115-130 grain area. (all current loadings with SJHP bullets show nickle-plated brass. My ammo is all brass.
I was shooting... 4 shots no problem. #5 wouldn't rotate into place. I initially thought I had a trigger issue. Further examination showed me the bullet sticking out past the front of the cylinder.
All 5 empties ejected...along with a load of powder from #5. The bullet stayed in the cylinder.
Because this revolver SUCKS to shoot - I rarely do. This ammo had been riding in this gun for ... a while. Can tell by the condition of the brass...
Further examination of the case last night (not pictured) revealed a small crack in the case mouth.
If I'd been doing my due diligence - this never would've happened. I SHOULD have shot this ammo up before now.
For reals: don't believe it. It has happened to me. 7/1/23 at Range USA, actually. Shortly after 1200pm to be even more pacific.
Bullet jump / crimp jump. https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/resources/terminology/general-terms/crimp-jump/
Shot 5 out of 5 in a S&W 642. FACTORY loaded Remington .38 Special +p. I cannot find the load on their website. Semi-jacketed HP bullet - somwhere in the 115-130 grain area. (all current loadings with SJHP bullets show nickle-plated brass. My ammo is all brass.
I was shooting... 4 shots no problem. #5 wouldn't rotate into place. I initially thought I had a trigger issue. Further examination showed me the bullet sticking out past the front of the cylinder.
All 5 empties ejected...along with a load of powder from #5. The bullet stayed in the cylinder.
Because this revolver SUCKS to shoot - I rarely do. This ammo had been riding in this gun for ... a while. Can tell by the condition of the brass...
Further examination of the case last night (not pictured) revealed a small crack in the case mouth.
If I'd been doing my due diligence - this never would've happened. I SHOULD have shot this ammo up before now.