Guns Kaboom

Am Shooting Journal ^ | 5/14/2018 | J Hines

[w1n1]

Its fun shooting guns of all sizes and we like hearing big bang.
However, sometimes guns malfunctions and comes apart for various reasons.
This compilation from Youtuber FTV has some incredible gun explosions that will catch your attention the next time you pull that trigger.

When gun explodes it can happen to rifles, pistols and even muzzleloaders.
Unfortunately, when it happens thats not much you can do but see the aftermath. You could be cognizant of your loads, they usually are the reason behind this.
Some folks into muzzleloaders also say if you’re using smokeless powder or not getting that bullet tight against the powder can demolish a rifle. See the video footage of guns kaboom here.

[Delta 21]

Love the triple click hang fire at the end.

[Delta 21]

[Who is John Galt?]

I used to frequent a gunsmith's shop, where the owner kept a Ruger Blackhawk, chambered in .45 Colt, in the display case at the front of the store. The top of the cylinder was missing, and the top strap had been bowed upwards, but not broken. I don't recall if the destruction was the result of an accidental double-charge of propellant in a reloaded cartridge, or some clown simply ignoring the reloading manuals. Either way, it actually was a credit to Ruger's design team, that their revolver had held up as well as it did.

To this day, I prefer propellant loads that will overflow the case if they're accidentally doubled...