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Post by cpmag on Apr 30, 2011 7:55:10 GMT -6
this is 77gr sierra otm i contacted them (silver state )by email and never herd back from them. has any one herd of this happening with this brand of ammo good thing it didn't hurt the rifle and the rifle is my colt le 6920 1:7 twist so it's not the rifle Attachments:
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Post by cpmag on May 1, 2011 4:55:14 GMT -6
i have forty more rounds of this ammo and I'm afraid to use it for fear of it happening again
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Post by Chaindriven on May 2, 2011 16:35:25 GMT -6
Please provide the details of what exactly happened. From the photo, it appears as if the primer fell out. Did the round jam? Did you just find it this way after the case was ejected? Need more info.
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Post by cpmag on May 3, 2011 6:08:26 GMT -6
it was the second to last rnd of the first 20 that i had shot the rnd with out the primer did fire but the primer did jam the rifle it got caught in the bolt area the bullet didn't get cought/stuck in the barrel and the other primers have real deep or metal sticking up from the primer it's self
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Post by cpmag on May 3, 2011 6:09:58 GMT -6
it did cycle to the next rnd but the next one didn't fire cause of the primer that fell out of the other caseing
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Post by Chaindriven on May 3, 2011 14:11:58 GMT -6
First off, the ammo is defective. Was it inexpensive ammo? Do not ATTEMPT to fire any more. You might have to just write the experience off as lesson learned. ONLY buy Winchester, Remington, Federal or well known ammunition. Don't purchase the cheap stuff. I would inspect you rifle prior to firing it again. Verify it is clean and no primer chunks remain in the receiver or trigger assembly. Dispose of the unfired ammo at your local Law Enforcement or Sheriff's office. Inform them of your experience. If they are a GOOD public safety department, they will properly dispose of it for you. If not, and tell you they don't. Refuse to accept it and tell them it's their responsibility to properly and safely dispose of it and walk away.
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Post by cpmag on May 4, 2011 13:51:56 GMT -6
it wasn't cheap but not way expensevie either should i try to contact the manufactor again and see if they will exchange it ??
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Post by Chaindriven on May 5, 2011 14:44:53 GMT -6
I understand. Nothings cheap anymore. When I worked the gun shows, I could buy 1,000 rds of .223 for $150 for years. I bought from out of state dealers, and didn't have to pay sales tax. Those days are way down range. You can attempt to contact the manufacture once more. I have a suspicion that they know of the issue and won't provide any compensation. You might try to send it back with a certified letter so someone has to sign for it. Perhaps then you MIGHT obtain some response and replacement ammo. You'll have to decide if the postage is really worth it. Most likely you be stuck with postage to send your ammo to them and shipping of the new product. I'm guessing $30 round trip.
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Post by cpmag on May 6, 2011 5:11:17 GMT -6
i didn't buy them threw ssa i bought them threw sportsmen guide so maybe I'll contact them and see what they say so do you have any suggestion on what brand of 77 grain ammo to buy ??
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Post by Chaindriven on May 6, 2011 17:41:45 GMT -6
Typically .223 comes in 55 gr, 62 gr or 77 gr. I buy Winchester, Remington and Federal for all around shooting & varmint hunting, I like the 77 gr. Sierra MatchKing for competition shooting.
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Post by cpmag on May 8, 2011 5:40:35 GMT -6
is matchking the manufactor for the 77 gr. sierra i have not herd of them if they are the only other that i know of is tap horndey
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Post by cpmag on May 12, 2011 17:42:00 GMT -6
good news got an email back from sportmens guide and they said that they would send a ups ship tag for my remaing ammo and they will replace or refund my money for the rest of the unused ammo
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