Maksim

That's precisely it... I just think it would be cool to shoot a 100 year old gun!

The thing of it is... the bulge... Now.. I suppose IF the crack started happening, caused the bullet to get lodged... then follow up shot blew it up? May also explain the filthy barrel with what looks to be lead. So there was most definitely obstruction... next is what caused it...

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So there is where I am leaning towards. Was a Squib that did not exit barrel. Second round hit it... and broke it up along the weakest link. It just happened to be right where the dovetail is. The massive bulge is all you need to see. I did tag Henry on this so will see if they respond.

Steve, is it simply a crack running up the wall, or is it a break? Looks like a bulge? But you would have a much clearer view. I am still dumbfounded how he did not notice this...

You would have a better idea. If straight line, yep... But that barrel sure looks filthy too, 200 rounds? looks like lead oozing out the front. lol.

Actually looks like a buldge inside, A TOP of the barrel, not near the bottom.

Would be cool to see restored.

Never posted and honestly, the gun owner would likely not know considering he did not notice the gun till after he was done shooting and getting ready to clean it. lol. Jacketed ammo would most certainly not foul it. But the break there is not as surprising considering that is the weakest link. IF that tube did not connect there, I suspect the barrel would blow up a bit more. BUT... why I suspect barrel obstruction is that right before that dovetail, we see bulging (from the pics). And why want to see more. Just thinking what is the most likely, bad ammo or a major manufacturer royally screwed up making a barrel... (If Henry even makes their barrels).

Great idea. I have been chatting with Range 129 so can possibly try to do something with them as a mini event?

He said a mix of Federal, Herters and Fiochi. But waiting for those barrel pics. That will answer it. =)

Lead fouling sneaks up really quick, can take as little as 20 rounds if poly barrel and really soft lead. But I doubt that is the case here. Get the pics but it is 99% barrel obstruction likely caused by underpowered rounds that failed to leave barrel. Especially once you factor in crap ammo. Keep in mind many times shooters will just shoot a squib out and why an underpowered squib is more dangerous than a full blown no powder squib. Those will generally go just into barrel and will prevent next round from being chambered. Get pics of inside barrel. That will answer it. and advise the guy to keep copies of receipts and if he has any other ammo from the lot. Ammo companies will fix their screw ups.

What kind of rifling on that gun? If he was shooting crap Ammo and not cleaning, ie soft lead, can easily lead to fowling and kaboom. Of course we know he used crap ammo so that is likely contributor. Post Picts of inside barrel. Put flash light or bore light in chamber and take pic from the bore end.

Underpowered would generally recoil the same... it would just be a tad quieter. A full squib where no powder, only primer... sounds different. Ammo wise... yeah, Herters and Fiocchi... Do you have the gun? Take pictures inside the barrel near the split, that will confirm it.

That says enough. If he did not notice till he was taking out the rifle to clean it, he would have no clue on what round or circumstance. IF it was a manufacturing defect it would simply be a split... from the pics, although they are not 100% great, it looks like a bulge there. Bulge = obstruction Plenty of underpowered ammo can almost leave the barrel. It happens fairly often, most people just don't notice and on handguns it simply means lower recoil and lower velocity. With a longer barrel, underpowered can certainly mean lodged at end of barrel.

Federal like American Eagle? If he has the receipt, save it. Contact Vista. They will want to know what happened and may help with the rifle. Post inside the bore picture.

Ok, so just got to take a look at the photos on the PC. Certainly looks like it was bulging and then just popped. I know you are saying not "reloads" BUT... that may simply mean he did not reload it himself. It most certainly could be "remanufactured" ammo that he bought. While it most certainly was not a typical squib where there was only primer and no powder, (this would leave bullet lodged and most likely would prevent next round from being chambered). It does seem like it was a low/undercharged case that failed to leave the barrel. Ask the shooter if it sounded weaker than usual (if he bothers to even listen/feel for it). He then took the next shot instead of stopping and this is the result. Most certainly NOT a rifle issue but as I said in above post... an issue with ammo AND THE SHOOTER for not paying attention to the gun. Take a bore light inside of the barrel by where it split. I am sure there is a bulge there? (And yes, have most certainly seen squibs in factory ammo too. The best was Winchester White Box where there was no flash hole drilled out for the primer.

If it was a squib, that is not a Henry failure but a shooter and ammo failure. Nothing wrong with getting squibs, what is wrong is sending a second follow up shot instead of stopping when you heard something “weird.”

which retailer?

Really awesome. Now I just hope the tip went straight to her and did not get split.

Does the sig come with its original rear sights? Great price for the pair.

What was eye opening was this documentary I saw on Amazon Prime about it... "What Happened in Vegas" https://www.amazon.com/What-Happened-Vegas-Joe-Lombardo/dp/B0754MPT8L/ref=sr_1_3?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1550428632&sr=1-3&keywords=vegas

So why is the bay so packed? Is it because it is one of the only bays vs open water?

The big one was also the 43! From what I was told directly, it even surpassed their wildest expectations.