Post by Woody Williams on Feb 24, 2010 8:14:42 GMT -5
Breech failure
This, from the UK NRA at Bisley UK
"National Rifle Association”
Prohibition Notice
MONTANA 1999 RIFLES IN STAINLESS STEEL
In October 2009 there was an incident at Bisley when a Montana 1999
action made in stainless steel suffered a breech explosion and
catastrophic failure of the front receiver ring. Fortunately, nobody was
seriously hurt. The NRA has carried out a technical investigation on the
rifle, including obtaining a metallurgical analysis.
As a consequence of this incident and pending full consideration of the
information generated by the NRA's investigation, *the use of stainless
steel Montana 1999 actions on Bisley ranges is prohibited until further
notice*.
The NRA will pass its concerns to the manufacturer and is in
communication with the Birmingham Proof House. The prohibition will be
reconsidered in the light of any advice received from these two sources.
Owners of Montana firearms with such actions are invited to supply
contact details to the Secretary General so that the NRA can pass on any
advice with minimum delay.
It is emphasised that this prohibition applies only to stainless steel
Montana 1999 actions. Montana actions made in 4140 CrMo steel are not
included in this prohibition.
Glynn Alger
Secretary General"
This, from the UK NRA at Bisley UK
"National Rifle Association”
Prohibition Notice
MONTANA 1999 RIFLES IN STAINLESS STEEL
In October 2009 there was an incident at Bisley when a Montana 1999
action made in stainless steel suffered a breech explosion and
catastrophic failure of the front receiver ring. Fortunately, nobody was
seriously hurt. The NRA has carried out a technical investigation on the
rifle, including obtaining a metallurgical analysis.
As a consequence of this incident and pending full consideration of the
information generated by the NRA's investigation, *the use of stainless
steel Montana 1999 actions on Bisley ranges is prohibited until further
notice*.
The NRA will pass its concerns to the manufacturer and is in
communication with the Birmingham Proof House. The prohibition will be
reconsidered in the light of any advice received from these two sources.
Owners of Montana firearms with such actions are invited to supply
contact details to the Secretary General so that the NRA can pass on any
advice with minimum delay.
It is emphasised that this prohibition applies only to stainless steel
Montana 1999 actions. Montana actions made in 4140 CrMo steel are not
included in this prohibition.
Glynn Alger
Secretary General"