Thread: Guns blown, persons damaged- powder misadventures- examples

In my career as a gunsmith I got to see a great many examples of damage caused by poor handloading and sheer carelessness, buckled, bent, and blown guns, shattered stocks, and a surprising lack of bodily injury in most cases. The wrong powder in rifles, and double charges in pistols being the most common, all of which were completely avoidable with good loading practice. Being distracted by other people during setting up, or during the operation, gives good reason to do it by yourself with a clear head and no distractions.