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My rifle sort of exploded

⚇guns/2025-04-13

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I had my first catastrophic failure with my B&T APC 556, specifically an out-of-battery ignition. When I pulled the trigger I heard two distinct discharges in rapid succession, my magazine burst apart and the rifle started smoking out of every hole. The bolt carrier group was stuck halfway.

Luckily, I was not injured. I did feel something hit my face. I think it was plastic from the magazine window. I am glad I was wearing safety glasses. So this is also your regularly scheduled reminder to wear proper eye protection when shooting firearms.

Check out what what I found when I inspected the rifle

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Cyberdeck

⚇3D_Printing/2025-03-31

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I finally created my first "cyberdeck".

It is basically just a 3D-printed case that holds my phone and a few essential electronics. It is going to be really useful at events.

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