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Right now I'm thinking slam fire but [red]maybe[/red] this is somethi[red]ng[/red] else. Is this something I should have a gunsmith take a look at. Is my rifle dangerous?
[red]please[/red] comme[red]n[/red]t on both questions
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Believe answer to your question reside here: [b]"I shoot almost almost exclusively [red]reloads[/b] that I buy from a reloader at the Saxet gunshow in San Antonio "[/b]
Occasionally w/ reloads, if the primer is not properly seated you will get a "slam-fire".
While parts do wear, a simple inspection of the brass that doubled, will reveal whether it's part related or a "primer not quite seated flush".
Don't think your rifle needs a gunsmith, as if parts are bad this would be happening more consistently and more often than it has.
No your rifle is not dangerous. (on the other hand who wants a rifle that's NOT dangerous, come to think of it, in fact, all my weapons are dangerous, which is precisely the reason I own them......)
I'd be more inclined to say your ammo choice is dangerous, check your "purchased" reloads carefully prior to firing for primers which are not fully seated and this should minimize your future slam-fires.
If ya find a round which looks suspect, a good way to be sure, is stand round on a flat counter top, if primer is not fully seated, rounds will roll around on the protruding primer, sort of rotating.
Mike