POTD: HK91 And FAL Destroyed By Reloads
My friends at TPM Outfitters posted this dramatic picture of a destroyed HK91 bolt head at the hands of some reloaded ammunition. The customer used the same reloads in an FAL, which not only destroyed the gun, but sent him to the hospital. TPM is repairing the 91 whereas it appears the FAL is headed to that big, beautiful range in the sky.
Be careful everyone. And don’t shoot nameless reloads.
This is why we do not recommend the use of non spec Reloaded ammunition in HK 91’s or any HK roller lock for that matter. This was from a customers HK91 that blew his mag well open and contained the blast but destroyed the chamber, bolt head and firing pin. No injuries but it’s not worth the risk unless you need or want facial surgery. The customer went on to use the same reloaded ammunition in his FN FAL and had to go to the hospital after it blew the FAL in half.
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You cannot fix stupid. Even with my Hornady progressive press, I check EVERY case after the powder drop. I am a coward, but I have my fingers.
i hope his injuries preclude him from owning firearms in future. id rather not meet his level of stupid at my local range in future
isnt " dont use hot/unknown reloads in your gun" in the same level of common knowledge as "dont put a baby in a microwave" and yet every year we have these geniuses who think it just wont apply to them..
i once watched an idiot nearly take his own hand off firing a simple 2 shot 38 derringer.
i asked WTF just happened? and he said, " i dont know. i filled the case with powder and still left room for the bullet when i loaded it, shouldnt have been a problem" thats right folks, he went through the trouble of getting reloading tools then decided reloading requires no instructions, just fill each case with whatever powder you bought but make sure and leave a little room for the bullet at the top.... SMH