WARNING

     I just read about a person having problems with .22 cartridges not firing properly, on a hunting forum I belong to.  Here is what the issue that he was having:

“I have got a bad box of Brand X .22 long rifle shells they seem like they have bad powder or something, first time this has ever happened to me.  One will fire right then one might fire like half power and some even sound like they hardly clear the end of the gun.”

     This should be a good reminder for us all, that if you ever hear anything that doesn’t sound right when firing your weapon, STOP!  Clear the firearm, then safely and carefully make sure that the barrel isn’t obstructed!  A strange sounding round could be a squib round lodged in the barrel.  If you were to fire another round behind an obstruction, it could be disastrous not to mention deadly!

     If you continue to have problems with the ammunition, stop using it all together.  Take it and dispose of it properly.  Also take the numbers off of the box, then call, write or e-mail the manufacture so they are aware of the situation.  Who knows they might even send you a replacement box or a voucher to buy a new box.  Trying to save a box of bad ammo isn’t worth risking your firearm or life over, Don’t use them!