Assuming zero issues with the chamber, barrel, bolt and firing pin. It is anomaly. It is a manufactured product so things fall out if standard deviation. I wouldn't think much of it. Reporting it would enable them to do a LOT check by looking back at statistical process control data. If they see "too many" out lyres then it may produce a recall but I'm sure the manufacturing SPc guys and gals would appreciate the data points. Just list LOT, store, location and rough date of purchase. Heck they may send you a free box.Blew a primer pocket halfway through the box of factory Hornady Match 308 recently. Shot a few more without any issues before I thought this through with no issues. No damage but seriously heavy bolt lift after the Overpressure obviously. .
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I had it happen 2-3 yrs ago in a Tikka T3X SL with Nosler factory ammo. The insisted I sent the spent brass and remaining ammo from that box back to them. They're response was there was no issue with the ammo and they sent me 2 replacement boxes of ammo for my "trouble".Blew a primer pocket halfway through the box of factory Hornady Match 308 recently. Shot a few more without any issues before I thought this through with no issues. No damage but seriously heavy bolt lift after the Overpressure obviously. .
I assume it's a anomaly but wondered if I should be concerned about the other ten boxes I bought back when components were scarce. I've only had this happen once before with a factory shotgun load. Anybody ever report this kind of thing to the manufacturer? View attachment 373590View attachment 373591View attachment 373592
It's not the store responsibility. Ammo has always been treated as no returns for safety of others.This was a shop that knew me intimately where I spent a ton of money and they actually had ammo reps visit their store……..employee that didn't know me didn't want to take it back…..
I certainly didn't feel like I should have had to hassle with dealing with the manufacturer when they could actually hand it to a Rep when he visited……
Samething happened to my buddy with his 308. Sent his rifle to Bill Weismann just to make sure everything was up to spec and everything checked out. Had to be the ammo.Blew a primer pocket halfway through the box of factory Hornady Match 308 recently. Shot a few more without any issues before I thought this through with no issues. No damage but seriously heavy bolt lift after the Overpressure obviously. .
I assume it's a anomaly but wondered if I should be concerned about the other ten boxes I bought back when components were scarce. I've only had this happen once before with a factory shotgun load. Anybody ever report this kind of thing to the manufacturer? View attachment 373590View attachment 373591View attachment 373592
Wow! Now they really know you intimately as a pain in the ais i* t** a**.. Issues with ammunition should go directly to the manufacturer and not burden the local gun shop with your BS.. They didn't make the ammo they only made it available for you to purchase. You can bet they won't be all that excited about seeing you come through the door anymore I don't care how much money you spendThis was a shop that knew me intimately where I spent a ton of money and they actually had ammo reps visit their store……..employee that didn't know me didn't want to take it back…..
I certainly didn't feel like I should have had to hassle with dealing with the manufacturer when they could actually hand it to a Rep when he visited……
Yes, I've seen this too.Winchester had a problem with their primers a few years back.There would be a pin hole on the side of the primer that would blow back into the boltface.It could happen with lite loads also.Blew the extractor off of my Forbes 24B.Winchester paid to have a new one installed and replaced my primers.They admitted to a bad run.