Removing Squids.. larger bore

[marksman]

I farken love squids
here is a couple me and the boy removed not too long ago the one hard right is an arrow squid

[bigpete]

Yum !

[Bill]

now thats a fair Squid haul !! got a favorite jig marksman ?

[TassieTiger]

When they are frenzied - Those arrow squid are one of the most violent creatures in the sea...and one of the hardest to clean lol.

[bladeracer]

I can honestly say I've never ever ever had a squib load or a double charged load....

I can honestly say the same, never an unexpected one. When you enjoy experimenting, squibs are part of the game. Just like motorcycle racing, if you aren't crashing you aren't learning

[bigpete]

Even when experimenting with subsonic 308,I managed to reach the desired result before I reached a squib...one advantage to my method of loading I guess

[bladeracer]

Even when experimenting with subsonic 308,I managed to reach the desired result before I reached a squib...one advantage to my method of loading I guess

When your goal is tò identify the lowest viable charge weight, squibs are a virtual requirement, if it makes it out the muzzle how do you know you can't go lower

[bigpete]

I'd definitely agree with that lol

[marksman]

now thats a fair Squid haul !! got a favorite jig marksman ?

the listing on ebay has ended but this one is a real killer
apparently this one was made for port phillip bay type grass beds

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Harimitsu-S ... 1438.l2649

[Tank]

Had a stuck proj in a martini many moons ago. I was just going to use an appropriately sized metal rod and then I asked the right question of the right person.
As it was only just into the lands, he suggested iuse a good steel cleaning rod so that the contact with the pointy end of the proj is made by the 'female" threaded end of the rod. If I was to use a flat ended rod of some kind, and the proj was really stuck, I ran the risk of flattening out the proj inside the barrel. By using the recessed end of a rod, the proj was being cupped and better pressure points created around the proj. It worked

I doubt it's possible to have a bullet so well stuck that it'd get tighter by pushing it through, certainly not a cast bullet. I'll use a cleaning rod on the small calibers, but I wouldn't risk a $70+ rod if I don't have to, a length of 6mm aluminium rod or dowel is a better idea.

That all makes sense until you look at a cross section of a Martini Henry barrel. It swaged the proje from around .470 down to .450 in stages.....so it will be tighter.

Only squib I ever came across was using a mates 12g reloads.....they sort of just went pmmmf!....and the shot just ‘fell’ out the end of the barrel....thought it was hilarious at the time. Just plain dangerous really.

Not to be recommended regardless of experience level for shotgun, rifle or handgun.

[bladeracer]

That all makes sense until you look at a cross section of a Martini Henry barrel. It staged the proje from around .470 down to .450 in stages.....so it will be tighter.

Only squib I ever came across was using a mates 12g reloads.....they sort of just went pmmmf!....and the shot just ‘fell’ out the end of the barrel....thought it was hilarious at the time. Just plain dangerous really.

Not to be recommended regardless of experience level for shotgun, rifle or handgun.

In that case you would push it toward the chamber.

I've heard of wads staying in the bore, not good.

[Tank]

Thinking on it.....how else would get a rod down a Martini unless it were a BSA International with a cleaning rod hole in the rear of the action.....
So....yeah Blade....attacking it from the muzzle should see it fall out practically....

[cracker]

ended up turning down a length of dowel, feel out pretty easy, thankfully.
last time i got a squib from factory 458winmag ammo it was stuck fast, winchester ended up sorting it out, their gun their ammo.

i suspect i half charged the case this time. was doing two throws of 68grains... not enough powder in the case, primer just pushed it out.

[Stix]

ended up turning down a length of dowel, feel out pretty easy, thankfully.
last time i got a squib from factory 458winmag ammo it was stuck fast, winchester ended up sorting it out, their gun their ammo.

i suspect i half charged the case this time. was doing two throws of 68grains... not enough powder in the case, primer just pushed it out.

I completely missed a charge once...no powder at all...since then i always give a visual down the neck of all cases with a bright light to see the powder level is fairly consistant before i seat...

Some guys will weigh each case...

Its a good idea to bring some kind of check into your loading regime (if you dont have one) to ensure you get a safe amount of powder in each case...

[Blr243]

I do the same torch inspection before seating. Nothing wrong with a bit more quality control / care in the process

[Tank]

Not a mistake you want to make....consistency is so vital.
I throw my loaded rounds over the scales if I’m even slightly worried I’ve not got it right.
Routine whilst reloading helps a lot too I find.

[bladeracer]

Not a mistake you want to make....consistency is so vital.
I throw my loaded rounds over the scales if I’m even slightly worried I’ve not got it right.
Routine whilst reloading helps a lot too I find.

I charge all my rounds in the trays before I seat the bullets, makes it very easy to see if one looks different from the rest.