It would appear that there may(?) be a product defect in Savage muzzleloaders!
Link: https://apnews.com/adbc910fa9064d4f...ploding-rifle-leaves-trail-of-injured-hunters
It seems that there have been multiple problems with the rifle over the past many years. This may be a design flaw that hasn't been corrected.
According to a metallurgical expert in the article, "An expert hired by Hansen’s lawyers came to a similar conclusion, saying the steel used to make the rifle was prone to catastrophic failure after repeat firings."
Of course with a muzzleloader there is also more room for operator error, so it will be interesting to see which way the wind blows on this lawsuit.
Regards,
Doug
PS - I did a search and didn't see this elsewhere.
Link: https://apnews.com/adbc910fa9064d4f...ploding-rifle-leaves-trail-of-injured-hunters
It seems that there have been multiple problems with the rifle over the past many years. This may be a design flaw that hasn't been corrected.
According to a metallurgical expert in the article, "An expert hired by Hansen’s lawyers came to a similar conclusion, saying the steel used to make the rifle was prone to catastrophic failure after repeat firings."
Of course with a muzzleloader there is also more room for operator error, so it will be interesting to see which way the wind blows on this lawsuit.
Regards,
Doug
PS - I did a search and didn't see this elsewhere.