Hand loads lead to catastrophic KB!

[NugginFutz]

Ok, perhaps a bit misleading, but read this story over on accurateshooter.com.

http://www.accurateshooter.com/featured/338-lapua-mag-catastrophic-kaboom/

Yes, I know this is an indirect result, but it underscores one possible outcome of ignoring pressure signs with your loads, even when you just "know" they are safe.

The overarching message, I think, is when it comes to any weapon, NEVER take your eyes off the ball, and heed any and all signs that something is not right.

[stokesrj]

I was there at the Manatee Gun and Archery range the day this happened. When you leave a cleaning rod in the barrel bad things are going to happen. It was down about ten or so positions from me and luckily no body was seriously hurt.
Bob

[mongoosesnipe]

I am pretty sure leaving a cleaning rod in the barrel will blow up a gun with a factory load, that being said I have never heard of cases sticking with "mild" loads so there is that..... The need people have to push cartridges for the sake of pushing them fascinates me