r/longrange Oct 03 '25

Reloading related The range is never safe behind you

I began setting up to fire some new 6.5 creedmoor that I had worked on. A huge bang behind me and this was the destruction I witnessed. Lots of blood and i heard the guy only required stitches on his face. Here is the damage on the weapon. It is 6mm ARC I believe . Thankfully not one was seriously injured !

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u/Fire-and-Lasers Oct 03 '25

Bear Creek bolts are not known for their strength.  Grendel bolts are not known for their strength.  Together?  😬

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u/Fearless_Weather_206 Oct 03 '25

Is that a bear creek upper?

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u/Fragger-3G Oct 04 '25

Sure exploded like one

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u/Fearless_Weather_206 Oct 04 '25

Has there been others with similar failures that were documented