Quote Originally Posted by Patrick Chadwick View Post
Joel, forgive me if I appear overcautious, even a bit picky, but I would be grateful if you would acknowledge the following disclaimer before firing that rifle with live ammunition:

The advice given with regard to the refurbishment of the Argentineicon Rolling Block chambered in caliber .43 Spanish and the method of making ammunition for the same does not imply any responsibility for the safety of the aforementioned rifle and ammunition. Every shooter and reloader is himself or herself responsible for the safety of the guns that they use and the ammunition that they employ. In case of doubt, the only proper course is to consult a professional gunsmith.


Patrick
Patrick,

I fully understand… It’s sad though that we have to be so cautious in this overly litigious world we live in. I do fully accept all responsibility for my own re-loads, I don’t shoot other persons re-loads and I’ve turned down many requests from people asking me to re-load for them. The risks are just too great. About twenty years ago I acquired a badly damaged Armalite AR180 for $25. Apparently he was shooting reloads from a “friend” and one of them was double charged. The bolt and carrier were completely split in half and the fully loaded magazine blew out the bottom and peppered the owner’s feet with live rounds. Charlie was very lucky that he only suffered bruised feet and a burned hand. The lesson learned here is to choose only powders that with a single charge nearly fill the case to the brim. I repaired the rifle and still own it but I'll bet Charlie’s ears are still ringing