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This ammo is plain bad
beantole
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Two weeks ago I posted how I had used Hornady hollow point in my Russian Makarov 9 X 18 mm and it has exploded in a cloud of smoke and debris and destroyed the gun. I still am unable to get the gun apart and the top slide remains stuck and immovable.
So last night I tried the same ammo in my other Russian Makarov 9 X 18 mm and the first 5 bullets fired well but the next one fizzled like a slow burning firecracker and the casing did not eject. At home I inspected the gun, removed the casing, and noted the bullet itself was lodged about 1/3 the way into the barrel (like there was simply not enough of an explosion from the slow burning powder to propell the bullet out of the barrel.
I removed the bullet and my gun seems to have suffered no damage but I am done using this ammo in my Makarovs. OBTW, I have fired thousands of rounds of the Wolf Russian ammo in both of these pistols with no problems.
Bruce
So last night I tried the same ammo in my other Russian Makarov 9 X 18 mm and the first 5 bullets fired well but the next one fizzled like a slow burning firecracker and the casing did not eject. At home I inspected the gun, removed the casing, and noted the bullet itself was lodged about 1/3 the way into the barrel (like there was simply not enough of an explosion from the slow burning powder to propell the bullet out of the barrel.
I removed the bullet and my gun seems to have suffered no damage but I am done using this ammo in my Makarovs. OBTW, I have fired thousands of rounds of the Wolf Russian ammo in both of these pistols with no problems.
Bruce
Comments
The gene pool needs chlorine.
The stuff I have is #91002 lot #010503
Guns kill people like spoons made Rosie O'Donnell fat
What is the lot number of yours? Cause I have some of this ammo but have yet to fire it.
The stuff I have is #91002
Yes, let us know.
Since I have been studying Greek lately, I'll give a more direct translation of the Thermopylae Monument: "Stranger, tell the Lakedaemonians that in agreement with their customs, we lie here."
Bruce
PJ
If nobody seen you do it, how could you have done it. NRA Life Member, AF&AM
I agree, you should contact Hornady immediately. Your prompt action may help save someone from serious injury.
95 grain JHP/XTP # 91002 Lot # 020009 The box is red with 25 rounds.
Bruce