jerseygti337 0 Posted February 24, 2013 I just opened a box of American Eagle 230 fmj and noticed a round that is much shorter then the rest. Anyone ever notice this before and what am I suppose to do with it? Is it safe to shoot? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyC83 0 Posted February 24, 2013 Do not shoot it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerseygti337 0 Posted February 24, 2013 I didn't think it was good to shoot it but what am I suppose to do with it? Just throw a live round in the trash? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damjan 73 Posted February 24, 2013 When you go to a range there usually is a canister for duds. When you get the chance throw it there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,489 Posted February 24, 2013 Is it shorter because the bullet is pushed back into the case? Or did a round of .45 GAP find its way into a box of .45 ACP? Just curious. Adios, Pizza Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerseygti337 0 Posted February 24, 2013 The bullet is pushed in, case length is the same. It's a little more then the rim thickness shorter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vlad G 345 Posted February 25, 2013 As mentioned, most ranges have a bin for crap rounds. Dispose of it there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJReloader 0 Posted February 25, 2013 Drop it in the misfire bin at the range or give it to a reloader to pull apart and reuse. Sent from my reloading bench while wearing Kevlar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smokin .50 1,907 Posted February 25, 2013 Take it to Bob's the next time you're there. They'll dispose of it properly. As Vlad & others have said....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scatterbrains 0 Posted February 25, 2013 Screw that call the manufacturer, its a defect and possibly unsafe. They may or may not be aware of it contact them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robot_hell 72 Posted February 25, 2013 If it's a standard pressure .45 acp round, and your gun can safely fire +P, and it's set back only slightly as you describe, you probably would have been safe if you didn't notice it and fired it. But, there's no sense in taking the risk and firing it now. Contact the manufacturer, you might get a reduced price for your next box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raz-0 1,265 Posted February 25, 2013 Screw that call the manufacturer, its a defect and possibly unsafe. They may or may not be aware of it contact them. +1 even if you don't care about any possible making good on it, they need to know if they have pushed bad product out the door, especially with the current madness. Think of it as helping out another shooter form having their gun kaboom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe 95 Posted February 25, 2013 they need to know if they have pushed bad product out the door, especially with the current madness. Think of it as helping out another shooter form having their gun kaboom. This is what has me leery during this whole situation...As manufact's need to ramp up production to fit the needs, will quality control start to slip? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raz-0 1,265 Posted February 26, 2013 This is what has me leery during this whole situation...As manufact's need to ramp up production to fit the needs, will quality control start to slip? Based on previous go rounds, yes it will. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites