17 hmr bullet stuck article

[apollo]

ive been pointed to this thread by a mate i was out lamping rabbits with tonight, first time out so fired a few zero shots no problems at all as the gun is brand new with only 27 rounds through it,off we went and low and behold one shot one kill then second shot missfire quick reload and bank flash and ringing like a bell, looks like im the latest in the line to have this happen and im glad it wasnt a centre fire as it scared the **** out of both of us....eddie...
so my question is now who pays for new barrel/rifle

 

[8x57]

"then second shot missfire quick reload" I take it that you didn't check the barrel for obstruction so a successful claim against anyone should damage have been done would probably be more difficult.

Good photographs apollo, obviously you now need to get the rifle checked by a gunsmith (not a gun dealer). I wouldn't be surprised to hear that there was little or no physical damage to the rifle. As for any claim should the need arise then that surely that would be against the ammunition suppliers if you can prove fault ??????

 

[apollo]

yes im guilty of not checking after the first click but as ive done with various .22 rimfires just eject into the lamping box then load again to take the shot, why would you think of the bullet leaving the case with a click just sounds like a dud and at night the bullet is ejected to be replaced with another for the shot.. seems im not the only one but do you think that two bullet heads and a case stuck in the barrel wont do too much harm to it...???
that would be easier than a variation for another gun i suppose..eddie

 

[8x57]

You need to get it inspected by a competent gunsmith. I have seen several bulged barrels in pistols and carbines usually the result of poor reloading practise where stuck bullets have obstructed the bore and another round fired. Sometimes little damage is done and sometimes a new barrel or worse is required. I wouldn't mess around with the rifle anymore. Take it to a reputable gunsmith get him to remove any remnants of case or bullet left in the rifle and log the details take plenty of pictures for evidence along with a statement from the gunsmith if you want to make a claim. I would think that initially any claim would be on your gun insurance because it will get messy claiming against the suppliers or manufacturers of the ammunition.

You will have to remember that they could come back at you saying that you didn't take reasonable care.
It's a matter of getting into the routine of checking your bore if something doesn't sound right. When you fired the first shot and you thought it was a misfire or squib so you ejected the case into your hand to inspect it, No? You should have thought - the bullets gone, where did it go? Did it leave the barrel?