Bleeh Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 (edited) I stumped upon this, and I think it's a good example of what happens when a barrel blows up. This might of happend on a Modern .50 Muzzleloader, but the princable is the same. Firstly, you can read all about what happened here: http://www.hpmuzzleloading.com/Alert.html Now, during this story he talks about someone who had a very simular experiance, but wasn't so lucky. If you wish, you can view the pictures of the aftermath here: Graphic LINK Graphic Discuss. Edited March 10, 2010 by Bleeh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottsy boy Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 oh my god, that is harsh, that's why i'm sticking with the 22lr.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyflier Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 If the author is correct, it seems the manufacturer has taken a short cut to save money, but to what end I wonder? A thumb and disfigurement so far.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 ouch definitely looks painful, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bicykillgaz Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 poor bloke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomhw100 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 (edited) I bet hell be pooping his pants next time he fires a rifle-if he ever uses one again! poor bloke Edited March 10, 2010 by tomhw100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windknot Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Looks like the scope survived, so not all was lost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richie223 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 man alive thats nasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Horrific!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird2 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Thats bad !!! I had a Savage once .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedark Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Ouch. Ditto!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J@mes Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Anyone think my escort might do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Thats Savage ! sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Despite what he says in the write up I have to say it looks to me like there was something else going on there. that barrel has just disintegrated and bulged badly ripping the metal apart. Thats a considerable over pressure explosion. I would suspect a double charge or a short started bullet causing a detonation. He says in the write up he was talking to someone just before the accident happened, maybe he got distracted. In his book on muzzle loaders Sam Faldala tries to blow up a muzzle loader and he had to pack the barrel with a massive amount of powder to make it give out like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbruno Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Despite what he says in the write up I have to say it looks to me like there was something else going on there. that barrel has just disintegrated and bulged badly ripping the metal apart. Thats a considerable over pressure explosion. I would suspect a double charge or a short started bullet causing a detonation. He says in the write up he was talking to someone just before the accident happened, maybe he got distracted.In his book on muzzle loaders Sam Faldala tries to blow up a muzzle loader and he had to pack the barrel with a massive amount of powder to make it give out like that. i agree completley with black powder producing low pressures this kinda thing doesnt happen from firing a properly loaded charged musket ball. at the very least he double or even triple loaded it or perhaps used centerfire rifle powder. this is highly unusual. just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 (edited) Whatever tha cause it certainly makes you think about what can go wrong, especially with poor rifle maintainance! One of my favourite sayings is: "It is easy to be the cause of a shooting accident, but once it has happened you can not "unhappen" it!" Edited March 13, 2010 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windknot Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 He did use nitro- that's what these rifles are (supposedly) designed for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper6 Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeh Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 Despite what he says in the write up I have to say it looks to me like there was something else going on there. that barrel has just disintegrated and bulged badly ripping the metal apart. Thats a considerable over pressure explosion. I would suspect a double charge or a short started bullet causing a detonation. He says in the write up he was talking to someone just before the accident happened, maybe he got distracted.In his book on muzzle loaders Sam Faldala tries to blow up a muzzle loader and he had to pack the barrel with a massive amount of powder to make it give out like that. Considering that being true (which it is), wouldn't it just be more likely to blow up a poorly made barrel, rather than an over-charge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted March 13, 2010 Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 I'm just a bit suspicious that the big bulge is about 6-8 inches up from the breech. that looks to me like a second charge detonated in the barrel there rather than at the breech face. The effects of pressure occours at the point at which the pressure takes place and to shred the metal in the way it did means it has to have been massive. Not just a stress failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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