Posted: 5/3/2013 9:57:15 AM EDT
Well I made it. Shot 20 rounds out of the glock 21 did pretty good. Have decided to get aftermarket barrel before shooting any more through it. Had one squib and did the correct immediate action. All in all. I know my loads are ok but still have to watch out for problems. This is on a six inch target from 10 yds.  " /> |
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Well I made it. Shot 20 rounds out of the glock 21 did pretty good. Have decided to get aftermarket barrel before shooting any more through it. Had one squib and did the correct immediate action. All in all. I know my loads are ok but still have to watch out for problems. This is on a six inch target from 10 yds. Congrats... However... A 1 in 20 squib rate isn't too good. 
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What brand of press are you using?
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You should always watch out for "problems" no matter if you're shooting your own reloads or factory ammo.
Well I made it. Shot 20 rounds out of the glock 21 did pretty good. Have decided to get aftermarket barrel before shooting any more through it. Had one squib and did the correct immediate action. All in all. I know my loads are ok but still have to watch out for problems. This is on a six inch target from 10 yds. I would push the bullet out of the barrel and use it again. |
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If you never had a problem with light strikes with factory ammo I'd be looking at why I had one with my reloads ,especially only after 20 rounds. I have been reloading for 30 years and have never had a "squib". Check to make sure when your seating your primers that your not crushing them,and make sure to pull it apart and see if there was powder and that the flash hole wasn't blocked with tumbling media. I wouldn't just accept that and move on I would find the cause if possible. |
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Quoted: If you never had a problem with light strikes with factory ammo I'd be looking at why I had one with my reloads ,especially only after 20 rounds. I have been reloading for 30 years and have never had a "squib". Check to make sure when your seating your primers that your not crushing them,and make sure to pull it apart and see if there was powder and that the flash hole wasn't blocked with tumbling media. I wouldn't just accept that and move on I would find the cause if possible. I am going to do both of those when I get home this evening. Thanks! Keep the suggestions coming! I am trying to learn all I can from you experienced guys. |
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if it was in fact a squib (bullet stuck in bore) it had nothing to do with the barrel or a light strike but you not paying attention when charging your cases.
you either did not put powder in the case or not enough and when the primer ignited there was enough force to propell the bullet in to the bore but not enough for it to exit. I have had 1 squib it was a case I did not charge. Whenever i load I charge a number of rounds usually 100 for me and visually inspect each case with a flashlight and insure there is consistent powder levels in all cases before seating any bullets. If i seat any bullets and then remember i didn't check I will pull them all for pistol or weigh them for rifle. why do you want an aftermarket barrel? |
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Quoted: Quoted: I know 1 in 20 is not great. Looked like a light strike. At least they went bang, and not in a bad way!  A light strike and a squib arent the same thing.......If you had a squib you would have had to beat a bullet out of your barrel.Had to beat it out. Still powder in the case. First time that gun has ever had a light strike. Maybe I am pushing the primers in too hard? Going to examine the primers and brass too this evening... |
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That was not a "light strike."
As you describe it, it was a "squib." In a "light strike" is the primer does not ignite and is generally a problem with the gun, not the ammo. You had a squib. The primer ignited and sent the bullet into the barrel. If there was still powder in the case, then the powder failed to ignite. This would have been caused by, some sort of contamination of the powder; water, oil, tumbling media clogging the flash hole, etc. ETA: In case you're not aware, we have a reloading forum. Lots of good guys and lots of great information. And they won't abuse you like GD.
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