.50 BMG explosion

[jbs2014]

Have a look at this video



The gentleman states that he thinks it was a high pressure round that caused it. Could faulty manufacturing have also been a factor? I am not implying anything about the firearm manufacturer, just curious.

This should be something that all reloaders should look at. A overcharged round and a poorly manufactured weapon from a smaller caliber can do the same thing to the shooter.

 

[Matt Moser]

I watched that earlier today, I'm happy he had a partner there, his father to Boot!

He is lucky to be alive.

It was a moving stoy, get well soon KB!

 

[whatnext]

Wow!

 

[westcliffe01]

A lucky man indeed, all that powder busting out right next to his right hand.... Chamber cap hit him below the eye... 1" higher he would probably have been dead. Not to mention the throat wound... Lucky guy, I think you used up several of your cat lives buddy...

 

[jbs2014]

Here is a good take on what may have caused the rifle to explode like that