I was working with my son today with his Apex and a 270 barrel. My hand loads were doing pretty good after about 20 rounds (56 gr. RL-19 and 130 gr Hornady SST - Medium High load), so on a whim I decided to try a new box of 140 gr. Hornady Superformance ammo. The first several loads had some pretty serious blow back. The 4th load was difficult to open the Apex. The 5th load opened the Apex upon firing and the brass shot out towards my face and the primer blew out of the case and I had to pick it out of my face.
I am trying to decide which I trust less...the Hornady ammo or the Apex.
But I am just darned surprised that the recoil opened the rifle up and the cartridge ended up in my face.
Ideas anyone?
I just wanted to let you guys know so you can be careful.
I am trying to decide which I trust less...the Hornady ammo or the Apex.
But I am just darned surprised that the recoil opened the rifle up and the cartridge ended up in my face.
Ideas anyone?
I just wanted to let you guys know so you can be careful.