What happens when you use 2207 instead of 2209 in a 6.5x55

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What happens when you use 2207 instead of 2209 in a 6.5x55

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Hell !!!!! that would not have been a nice experience

No injuries I hope

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Maybe back it off a grain or two :wink:

Seriously scary stuff.
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Crikey!
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The Raven wrote: Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:37 pm Maybe back it off a grain or two :wink:
Nah only minor cratering on the firing pin strike and still a radius on the edge of the primer good to add a few more grains.
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:shock: .......ouch... :shock: :shock: :shock: DAMN
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Quick load suggested about 135,000psi

The trigger puller is fine.

He had the $30 SSAA Insurance and they are paying for the replacement rifle under accidental damage.
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That's pretty full on Seddo. It's extraordinary to see both the damage that has occurred to the rifle, but to also hear the shooter was OK.

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Yikes! That is quite instructive for those considering a sako/m-16 extractor conversion on a Rem 700.
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Damn what mess..pretty good reminder to be careful


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Re: What happens when you use 2207 instead of 2209 in a 6.5x55

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Amazing how much damage was done to so many pieces. Is there a part pictured that's reusable?
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The Raven wrote: Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:23 am Amazing how much damage was done to so many pieces. Is there a part pictured that's reusable?
The trigger survived, it just needed a clean up. The rest of the parts are scrap.
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Seddo wrote: Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:06 am
The Raven wrote: Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:23 am Amazing how much damage was done to so many pieces. Is there a part pictured that's reusable?
The trigger survived, it just needed a clean up. The rest of the parts are scrap.
That mount base might be alright with a little polish. :D Scope blown off/buggered as well ??
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The scope has a small dint from when the pin in the base decided it didn't want to be there anymore.
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Blimey!!
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