Barrel blewup

[comfisherman]

Obstruction sounds plausible. Much more so than the probability that the 4140 had that big a flaw.

 

[Coldfinger]

This is (was) a barrel at the National F Open Championship in Phoenix.
Shooter is OK. Wind coach got hit in the finger by flying stock debris.
Barrel was shooting flawlessly until this. No one is sure what happened and barrel is being sent to barrel maker for analysis.
This is a 1.25 inch straight profile barrel.
Always be safe when reloading and while shooting.

Wonder how well it'll unscrew from the action

 

[wasskeet]

Little more on this story from someone else at the shoot on LRO.

 

[338 dude]

And people wonder why I am cautious with an after it leaves the factory "fluting job"....

You made the right choice Bill.

 

[LkeAF]

Agreed about Very lucky the shooter didn't get hurt,but personally the swearing printed is way over the top ,it's every where and it's not cool or trendy ,we all know better!!!.

It's a compensation barrel.

 

[cjl2010]

What is it about curse words that seems to hurt people's feelings?

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Wonder how well it'll unscrew from the action

Would anyone want to use that Action again?
I would be very concerned about the stress put on the Action since the barrel split inside.
I would trash the whole rifle. From the inscription on the barrel, he should probably think about picking a new sport while he is ahead. Looks like he has issues.

 

[Rimneck]

Big blewie!

 

[bergara0256]

Would anyone want to use that Action again?
I would be very concerned about the stress put on the Action since the barrel split inside.
I would trash the whole rifle. From the inscription on the barrel, he should probably think about picking a new sport while he is ahead. Looks like he has issues.

Good point! I'm sure it's stressed.

 

[VinceMule]

We know zero particulars from the OP, strange if you ask me. Just a lot of drama and speculation just to stir up the board.

 

[Coyote Shadow Tracker]

Good point! I'm sure it's stressed.

Be on the lookout for an Action in the classifieds.
"1 Bad Mother ****** 2 ACTION" Slightly used and strong enough to withstand a Barrel BLOWING UP!

 

[adam32+P]

Interesting, guys are concerned about some words engraved on the barrel more than why the barrel blew up.

No wonder this Country is weak and pathetic lately... when hunters/shooters are butthurt about "bad" words on a rifle barrel.

 

[belldar]

Interesting, guys are concerned about some words engraved on the barrel more than why the barrel blew up.

No wonder this Country is weak and pathetic lately... when hunters/shooters are butthurt about "bad" words on a rifle barrel.

Boy you said it. Pathetic!

 

[Idahank]

…now I'm wondering if any money in that wallet from Pulp Fiction spontaneously combusted because of the naughty language on it.