I had a kaboom of my own when I was new to shooting. Thankfully it was with a .22LR and not anything scarier. Remington 597, Remington ammo (I know now, I didn't then). Inside the first 50 rounds of the 1st Remington rifle, a round exploded in the chamber. Ears rang, extracter blew out. I sent the ammo and rifle to Remington, they mailed me a new rifle and a nwe box of Remington ammo. Went out, 4th round through, exploded. Same thing. Again, Remington, new rifle... and this time they sent me a gift card for different ammo! I couldn't get them to admit that their ammo was crap, but just Google "Remington 22 ammo" and you'll read 100's of stories of terrible Remington ammo.
Maybe dumb, but I do continue to use the 597, but I will never again buy Remington ammunition. I have heard their other ammo is OK, and that the 22LR is their weakpoint, but I won't risk it!
Maybe dumb, but I do continue to use the 597, but I will never again buy Remington ammunition. I have heard their other ammo is OK, and that the 22LR is their weakpoint, but I won't risk it!