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mrerick · 07-26-2017, 07:49 PM

Eric, the most common cause is reloading a cartridge without putting in any powder, just the primer and bullet.

Even the most systematic reloader can make a mistake like this, especially when distracted.

It's one reason I never shoot someone else's reloads, and don't buy commercially reloaded ammunition.

I have never reloaded a squib round like this, but I'm ever vigilant to prevent one. This included always double checking every single reloaded round on my progressive press.

I even installed illumination to make it easier to see powder level:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIraXq6u0VY

07-26-2017, 07:49 PM	#21
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	Eric, the most common cause is reloading a cartridge without putting in any powder, just the primer and bullet. Even the most systematic reloader can make a mistake like this, especially when distracted. It's one reason I never shoot someone else's reloads, and don't buy commercially reloaded ammunition. I have never reloaded a squib round like this, but I'm ever vigilant to prevent one. This included always double checking every single reloaded round on my progressive press. I even installed illumination to make it easier to see powder level: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIraXq6u0VY __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.