Stix wrote:Hmmm...is there some crap under the stock with the action screws done up too tight...?
A timber stock thats cracked there has me puzzled...from a 17 hmr...?
SCJ429 wrote:Barrel obstruction?
AZZA'S HJ47 wrote:Seems odd headspace perhaps although unlikely winchester rounds?
AZZA'S HJ47 wrote:Ive had a heap of case failures with hornady 17hmr typically down the side of the case. Winchester stuff I found that they'd spit and have to be removed with a cleaning rod. Since made the move to the cci a17 and no longer have any issues
AZZA'S HJ47 wrote:Not going to lie Bigrich seening these issues is never going to be something to make a calibre more attractive. Ive had my 17hmr for 4 or so years and have used it for a number of ferals the accuracy of the round is great and being considerably quieter than the 223 or 222 doesnt scare anything off.
Im not going to lie i am considering selling it to get a 17 remington just to help get me some more range. If my mate wants to buy it off me thats what I'll be doing however if he doesnt want it i wont be advertising it or trading it.
Personally I have found that the main problems with the 17 hmr is the brass some makes are better than others hornady will split often and the Winchester stuff was even worse. Ever since using the cci a17 i havent looked back the occasional split neck but thats a rarity with the cci stuff.
Bill wrote:I don't see that the Ruger has malfunction, if anything the dual lugs looked to have performed perfectly. What would the result have been with an inferior CZ action
I have a couple of 77s and the gas can only get vented to the right and downwards hence a popped mag and cracked stock.
I'm guessing you mate had a squid load prior to get that amount of pressure. Also in my mind the 17hmr split case issue show that the 17wsm is a much superior round with thicker brass.
Bill wrote:Just saying lucky it wasn't a 452 457 17hnr with just the bolt handle as the recoil lug....
Stix wrote:A 17hmr cartridge blew out & damaged a magazine & cracked the timber stock...
I know nothing about the rifles, & barely more than that about the cartridge so i cant help you Rich, sorry...just sounds excessive for a zippy little cartridge...
Hope you get it sorted...