Hornady Dangerous Game Ammunition Recall

86er · Post by **86er** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:31 pm

I heard through the industry that Hornady was recalling all of it's Dangerous Game Ammo. I called Hornday to confirm. First I spoke with Bob in Tech. He says they don't know what exactly or how much is effected but that some was evidentally loaded too hot. He couldn't confirm anything. I then spoke to Melissa in sales. She did not know anything but asked her supervisor. She says right now the ammo that is definitely recalled is 416 Ruger 400 grain with Item # 82665 and Lot # 3082057. She said this hasn't even been released yet and I was the first call. Apparently they just found out about it and haven't figured it all out yet. I spoke to Franz, a PH friend in Africa. He says two different rifles experienced catastrophic failures where the cartridges damaged the rifles. According to him it was a 375 Ruger and 416 Ruger. Only the Ruger Hawkeye and CZ 550 are chambered for 375 Ruger and 416 Ruger right now.
Until this is figured out - I'd advise holding off on shooting your 375 Ruger or 416 Ruger, and especially relying on them for any dangerous game hunting. Hopefully no other calibers are included.

86er · Post by **86er** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:20 pm

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 8:41 pm

Hopefully no one will get hurt before they get this figured out. Destroying rifles in those kind of calibers can get expensive in a hurry.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:42 am

Thanks for the headsup.Will pass along the info.

crs · Post by **crs** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 9:07 am

Very interesting and thanks for the post.
Now, to see whether it is the rifle or the ammo. Both are from reputable makers, so ???

piller · Post by **piller** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:53 am

More proof that life is unpredictable. Thanks for the heads-up Joe.

86er · Post by **86er** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:56 pm

Howa now makes a rifle in 375 Ruger too.

Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 10:56 pm

Thanks,

I posted this on another forum as well. someone posted a link to the Hornady website where they listed recalls. There was nothing about the Dangerous Game ammo, just some Leverlution that was recalled. I wonder what's up with that?

4t5 · Post by **4t5** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 2:20 pm

I don't understand the recall!, says right on the box...DANGEROUS!

stretch · Post by **stretch** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:08 pm

And I was plannin' to plink at squirrels next weekend.......

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