[TC Rider]

There was an explosion in the barrel of the rifle that Glenn deRuiter, 54, of 268 W. Portal Road, Bethlehem Township, Hunterdon County, was firing, Grim said.

Could have been a underpressure (squib) load that lodged a bullet in the barrel.

The explosion occurs on the next round. Chances are good he was playing with reloads.

But, there is nothing wrong with reloads per se. They are an integral part of our gun culture. Like everything else with guns, reloads require clear thinking, attention to detail and safety above all else.

[MileHi]

Could have been a underpressure (squib) load that lodged a bullet in the barrel.

That was my guess.