17WSM Owner
Button Buck
I recently purchased this bolt action and took it out after sighting in to shoot Prairie Dogs with friends. After about 100 rounds the next shot resulted in a loud explosion blowing a portion of the left stock about 50’ to my left. The magazine fell out of the rifle. Upon inspection it was clear the bullet in the chamber fired and the slug exited the rifle. The next round in the magazine exploded and the round just below it was dented and potentially could have exploded. The chambered shell easily extracted which was surprising.
it was easily seen from the carbon the chambered shell split along the bottom as it sat in the chamber and blew down into the magazine exploding the next shell. The magazine was blown apart as well.
I contacted Ruger and sent the rifle and all shells. They inspected and concluded the rifle fired as it should and offered a new rifle at a discounted price. I then contacted Federal Ammo and sent them the photos and expended shells. They determined the bullets were properly fired and took no responsibility as well. They offered to replace the full lot of remaining bullets and double them as well as a check for 1/2 the discounted amount Ruger offered. As I contemplated this I was informed by Federal that they no longer will offer 17sm rounds and that they did not manufacture the round anyway. They no longer do business with the manufacturer of the round.
I have read several posts on the web of similar experiences. Not only the 17WSM but HMR as well. Several manufacturers are getting out of the 17 caliber business and I think I know why after my experience.
I would like to hear from others who have similar experiences with these rounds. My direct email is hess7499@gmail.com.
it was easily seen from the carbon the chambered shell split along the bottom as it sat in the chamber and blew down into the magazine exploding the next shell. The magazine was blown apart as well.
I contacted Ruger and sent the rifle and all shells. They inspected and concluded the rifle fired as it should and offered a new rifle at a discounted price. I then contacted Federal Ammo and sent them the photos and expended shells. They determined the bullets were properly fired and took no responsibility as well. They offered to replace the full lot of remaining bullets and double them as well as a check for 1/2 the discounted amount Ruger offered. As I contemplated this I was informed by Federal that they no longer will offer 17sm rounds and that they did not manufacture the round anyway. They no longer do business with the manufacturer of the round.
I have read several posts on the web of similar experiences. Not only the 17WSM but HMR as well. Several manufacturers are getting out of the 17 caliber business and I think I know why after my experience.
I would like to hear from others who have similar experiences with these rounds. My direct email is hess7499@gmail.com.