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 NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
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02/18/21 12:51 PM
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ZenArchery
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Fire forming brass for a wildcat caliber. I was using a fast burning pistol powder and filled remaking space with tissue paper. Day prior I tested about 20 different loads to find full brass expansion. Day 2, once I found the right charge, I was “quickly” working through the process. I wasn’t aiming (my face was not against butt stock) just point towards a berm on our property. 6th round. Complete distraction. In retrospect. The 5th round didn’t sound right. But when you’re in a hurry you’re not focused. Should have double checked my second guess. Measurements and Specs.![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/R062THtd/37-A7-D86-C-2-ACE-4189-B135-A65-B9-FB83359.jpg)
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
#8174551
02/18/21 01:12 PM
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7mag
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![[Linked Image]](https://s20.postimg.cc/5cn5isf7d/20180718_153033_1531957938497.jpg) "Laugh with many, but don't trust any"
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
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02/18/21 01:30 PM
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Biscuit
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Lucky - take care sir and thanks for sharing
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
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02/18/21 01:32 PM
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BbarVRanch
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Happy you are okay after that.  Bet you have a different plan now, and know what a squib load sounds like, and what to do after you hear it. 
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
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02/18/21 02:01 PM
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bill oxner
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Thanks a bunch for sharing.
Quail hunting is like walking into, and out of a beautiful painting all day long. Gene Hill ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/usergals/2017/07/full-3669-105539-full_16668_105507_image.jpg)
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
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02/18/21 02:44 PM
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oldoak2000
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Yikes.
Quick question - were you using jacketed bullets on your forming rounds?
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
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02/18/21 05:21 PM
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Ohdangit
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Oops. 
I'm just a pebble in the belly of the devil
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
#8174892
02/18/21 05:25 PM
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BigRon
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Equipment can be replaced. I'm glad you are okay.
God is so good to me.
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
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02/18/21 09:02 PM
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Old Rabbit
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Dang, that was way too close of a call. Glad you are okay.
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: BigRon]
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02/18/21 10:41 PM
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Equipment can be replaced. I'm glad you are okay.
Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back.
_____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/usergals/2018/09/full-3152-162968-charge_air_assault.jpg)
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
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02/18/21 10:59 PM
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TKM
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
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02/18/21 11:25 PM
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Whoa!! Glad you're alright!
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
#8175643
02/19/21 12:32 AM
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kmon11
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Glad you are ok Ed, bad for the rifle but could have been much worse.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: dogcatcher]
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02/19/21 09:33 PM
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kry226
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Equipment can be replaced. I'm glad you are okay. Yessir.
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
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02/19/21 10:26 PM
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texasdude28
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Hate to see that, glad you are ok.
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
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02/20/21 05:00 PM
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Judd
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Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
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02/20/21 07:21 PM
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NORML as can be
^^Cut the Cord^^
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
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02/21/21 05:25 PM
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LG
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Never look a monkey in the eye
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Re: NUKED AR15 - Squib Load
[Re: ZenArchery]
#8179807
02/22/21 03:40 AM
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Twmaster
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Ouch.
When I fire form I'm using pistol powder and tissue filler only. No bullets.
Mike
Bring enough gun.
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