Blown primer. New rifle. Only 1 round fired.

[8404]

...I’ve done this for the other 7 rifles I have...

Just curious, but if you own seven other rifles, why do you need to buy or borrow one for your elk hunt?

As far as what happened with the rifle in question there is zero chance I would fire that rifle again until the manufacturer went through it. Zero.

 

[txnewguy]

Just curious, but if you own seven other rifles, why do you need to buy or borrow one for your elk hunt?

As far as what happened with the rifle in question there is zero chance I would fire that rifle again until the manufacturer went through it. Zero.

5 - M1 Garands
1 - 6.5 Creedmoor
1 - AR 5.56

So, they’re not ideal for elk.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Your creedmoor might be

 

[Jason Snyder]

6.5 Creedmoor

I guarantee this will kill elk.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Agreed, the only question is what kind of rifle is it. Basic bolt action, ar10, or some gamer style 20# anchor?

 

[txnewguy]

Your creedmoor might be

I wouldn’t disagree. But the outfitter for this cow hunt specifically said, “no 6.5 CM”.

 

[Jason Snyder]

I wouldn’t disagree. But the outfitter for this cow hunt specifically said, “no 6.5 CM”.

 

[TaperPin]

Bullet proof cows. lol

 

[BjornF16]

I wouldn’t disagree. But the outfitter for this cow hunt specifically said, “no 6.5 CM”.

Ask about 6 CM

 

[Billy Goat]

Well, you either need a new gun or new outfitter.


I'd kinda go towards outfitter, or just tell him it's a .260improved

 

[txnewguy]

Agreed, the only question is what kind of rifle is it. Basic bolt action, ar10, or some gamer style 20# anchor?

It’s a basic bolt action. Weatherby Vanguard. But it’ll shoot 0.75 MOA at 100 yds with Barnes LRX. And it has a 4-16x scope.

 

[8404]

I wouldn’t disagree. But the outfitter for this cow hunt specifically said, “no 6.5 CM”.

Then I’d show up with that Garand, a pistol belt, canteen, and bayonet.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

It’s a basic bolt action. Weatherby Vanguard. But it’ll shoot 0.75 MOA at 100 yds with Barnes LRX. And it has a 4-16x scope.

Throw some 140 or 143 elds in it and go kill your elk

 

[txnewguy]

Bullet proof cows. lol

Yes, bulletproof cows! They’re indestructible.

 

[txnewguy]

I’ll keep everyone updated through this experience. The forward plan is to mail the ammo back to Federal for testing tomorrow or Friday as I have a box and label ready.

 

[sndmn11]

Thanks everyone for the guidance. I certainly do not want to experience this again - especially the hot gas in my face.

Weatherby emailed a shipping label so I’ll send it to them ASAP for testing. (I just need to figure out where I can buy a shipping box for a rifle.)

Federal also emailed a shipping label so I’ll send them the ammo for testing.

That being said, I doubt I’ll receive anything more than, “everything is within specification.”

Yes, I plan on selling the rifle once it’s returned. It’s very disappointing as factory 280AI’s are difficult to come by.

Send the rifle to weatherby and also send the ammo. Include Federals shipping label so weatherby can send it off to them when they are done. Otherwise you are troubleshooting two variables completely independently which isn't a thing.

 

[txnewguy]

Send the rifle to weatherby and also send the ammo. Include Federals shipping label so weatherby can send it off to them when they are done. Otherwise you are troubleshooting two variables completely independently which isn't a thing.

Good idea. Do you have experience doing exactly what you described with Weatherby?

 

[Jason Snyder]

It’s a basic bolt action. Weatherby Vanguard. But it’ll shoot 0.75 MOA at 100 yds with Barnes LRX. And it has a 4-16x scope.

Take a sharpie and write “30-06” on the barrel.

 

[txnewguy]

Keep a couple rounds of the federal to send to weatherby imho.

That ring around the case body above the case head is super disturbing too. Something appears quite wrong between one or both.

I did not notice the ring until you identified it. That is very disturbing.

 

[sndmn11]

Good idea. Do you have experience doing exactly what you described with Weatherby?

No, my only "warranty" work I've had from them turned around in a few days.

You might have to ship them separately.

Send one email to both of your contacts basically saying one of the two items is effed up and you trust they are both professional enough to collaborate, then ask who wants both parts first. Throw in a "you both are stalwart mfgs and I chose you because of your legacy and the trust that comes with it. My hunt depends on your expediency."

My money is on the ammo.