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Sidearms & Scatterguns Hornady S&W 500 ammo recall

Glock30

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Just got this email today and thought I would pass it along to my fellow S&W 500 shooters.


February 22, 2012
For More Information, contact:
Hornady Manufacturing
[email protected]
3625 West Old Potash Hwy
Post Office Box 1848
Grand Island, NE 68803

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hornady® Recalls 7 Lots of 500 S&W 300 grain FTX®
Custom™ Pistol Ammo

Grand Island, NE – Hornady® Manufacturing announced the recall of seven lots of 500 S&W 300 gr. FTX® Custom™ pistol ammunition. Hornady ballisticians have determined that some cartridges from Lot numbers 3101327, 3110256, 3110683, 3110695, 3110945, 3111388, 3111885, may exhibit excessive chamber pressures. Use of this product may result in firearm damage and/or personal injury.

Product Recall Details:
Item number 9249
500 S&W 300 grain FTX® Custom™ Pistol Ammunition. These lots were shipped between September 9, 2010, and October 17, 2011.

Included Lot Numbers:
3101327
3110256
3110683
3110695
3110945
3111388
3111885

The lot number can be found printed on the lower portion of the box label.

If you own any of these Lot numbers or have any questions regarding this recall, please call 800-338-1242. Hornady Manufacturing Company will make all arrangements associated with the return and replacement of this product.

Any other lot numbers or item numbers are not subject to this recall and require no action.

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Re: Hornady S&W 500 ammo recall

Oh boy, well thanks...I guess I will have to take a look when I get home and see what my boxes are from.
 
Re: Hornady S&W 500 ammo recall

I shudder thinking of an overpressured 500 coming apart!