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Removing Multiple Squibs.......
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In another thread, someone brought up squibs. @AZjeff i think. I have had few 22 squibs in the past. A friend of mine came up with a technique to remove them in extreme circumstances.
Of course, squibs can happen in any firearm, but are most common at least in my experience in 22's. I think this has to do with barrel cleanliness more than other variables. But, low velocity ammo, in longer barrels is a common reason that some think this happens aswell.
My friend came up with a way to remove squibs, without damaging the barrel.
Notice has says "SQUIBS" in this barrel.........the customer had been shooting several and noticed that nothing was hitting the target.........if i remember correctly, the estimated number of lead slugs in the barrel was 7. This is an important point. One slugs is one thing, but getting multiple out was the reason he tried this, as to not damage the barrel.
The video is not the greatest, but it illustrates the process.
He was scolded for using such an expensive gear oil
Have you ever seen how 22 ammo is made? They squib because some rounds get little or no powder.
pretty cool to watch
Many times it is because of inadequate priming compound, along with it not being evenly distributed inside the rim.
this has been my experience.
Mine as well. I've had misfires that I have rotated 180 degrees in the chamber and they fired normally.
yep.
