What to do ??

barnjoer

Just need some advise on what if any thing that I should do.

Just mounted A new scope on my Marlin 1894 44Mag. Went to my pit to sight it in. Loaded 5 rounds & fired with no problem. adjusted scope & loaded 5 more rounds. First round OK, second round OK, third round just did not sound or feel right. Tried to eject it & was very hard. Once I got my hands on the case it was split almost all the way from one end to the other. This is A Factory 240gr JSP Winchester. I jacked out the other 2 rounds & came back to the house. Should I try to contact Winchester or what??? I think I should, but can't find an email address to do so. [?]

dcs shooters

It is just www.winchester.com [;)]
Go to "Privacy statement" for the address and phone number.

nononsense

barnjoer,

E-mail has become the default knee-jerk reaction to every question these days. Most companies have a difficult time keeping up with all the necessary questions let alone all the inanity. It's just too easy to tap out a little missive and send it off.

It's a problem with their brass. It even happens with shot shells. Call them on the phone and they will resolve your problem by asking you to return the remaining ammunition and send you a new box.

Best.

JIM STARK

You might want to check your bore and make sure the bullet cleared the muzzle...It's not good when the shot "sounds funny"..
JIM.........

1KYDSTR

I agree strenuously with Jim here...even if there was an overcharge, a bullet could be in the barrel. Since the case split on firing, the gas not exiting the mouth completely could cause all that gas pressure to escape to the rear of the leade with most of the pressure venting out the sides of the case, instead of the barrel. In other words, the brass will have no opportunity to seal the case mouth to the chamber and pressures will drop in terms of driving the bullet into the rifling at a sufficient rate. Take care, and the other advice as to calling Winchester? Right on the money!