Below are pics taken yesterday of a catastrophic failure (kaboom)of an AR at the range of the club I belong to.
PSA M4 16" /Federal XM193 ammo/Approx 500 rds total through this rifle. This happened with the sixth round fired using a MAGPUL mag.
This IS NOT my rifle. No injuries outside of a small cut on the owner’s right cheek. One part was thrown about 40-50 feet.
Still amazes me that an AR-15 can go high order and the shooter is barely scratched. Its a testament to the strength of the design.
Holy crap! That KB sheared the upper off at the lugs?
I’m glad to shooter wasn’t seriously injured. Do you have any information on the LOT number for the ammo? Was it bulk packed or in the box?
Damn…
No info on the ammo lot number. It wasn’t bulk packed. The owner is contacting PSA and Federal today.
Holy shit, that is intense! Good to hear no was was injured. But DAMN!
WHEW! That’s probably the worst KB I’ve seen!
Strangely I’ve never heard of PSA.
Glad he’s ok. That’s out of control…
You have; Palmetto State Armory.
If that’s a joke, it’s hilarious…
Amazing amount of force in such a small package, huh?
Looks like that rifle came apart REAL quick.
I don’t smoke, but I think I would also have had a cigarette after that.
Wow, glad the shooter is okay. That is one hell of a KB.
Keep us posted on the situation. I have a ton of boxed Federal XM193 and would love to know the lot number…
Wow…
Glad the shooter is still in one piece after that. I appreciate it when people share these because it serves as a reminder to always wear your 'eyes and ears".
Ah. I had no idea they made their own AR but I buy all my ammo from them 
Wow! Glad the shooter is ok! What do you all think caused this?
Given the limited info we have I would almost bet the bank that it was an ammo issue.
Amazing, like others said ; I am glad the shooter is physically OK. I have never been around a high order kb!, and am glad. Potential for disaster was there, and either luck or rifle design lessened a bad situation.
Please update when you get more info.
Wow, that thing really came apart. Most importantly the shooter is ok. Thanks for sharing.
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Holy crap. Please keep us posted on the cause/diagnosis… I’m fascinated by this one (assuming these were Federal XM193 factory loads).
good gawd…whomever had that on the cheek is VERY lucky.
Did the round before the kaboom exit the muzzle? Is there a bullet in the barrel?