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RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
ORIGINAL: redhead522 I had just purchased a Sako 75 rifle in 25-06. I had taken the stock off of the action/barrel to lower the trigger pull, as instructed in the manual. I was checking various parts of the gun to ensure that they looked up to par. I then loaded up the box magazinea few times andcycled through itto make sure that it fed properly.On the fourth or fifthtime I was cycling the gun,itwent off in my hands!! I know I didn't touch the trigger. I had it pointed in a safe direction of course, (well, safe for everything except my truck. My passenger side door doesn't work anymore.) Has this ever happened to anyone else? Should I contact Sako? I'm not a lawsuit happy person, but would Sakobe responsible for the damage to my truck? I am really trying to change my ways on this forum... But when I read post like this it really is hard!!!!! |
RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
Yup, your an idiot, and people like you will be the reason that Americans lose the right to own guns. Here, I have a bit of advice, NEVER LOAD A GUN UNLESS YOU INTEND TO SHOOT SOMETHING WITH IT!!!!!!!!!!
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RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
How embarrasing, my gun has gone off several times but that's a different story all together.
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RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
ORIGINAL: Beartooth375 Yup, your an idiot, and people like you will be the reason that Americans lose the right to own guns. Here, I have a bit of advice, NEVER LOAD A GUN UNLESS YOU INTEND TO SHOOT SOMETHING WITH IT!!!!!!!!!! |
RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
Should I contact Sako? I'm not a lawsuit happy person, but would Sako be responsible for the damage to my truck? Nothing here convinces me that Sako owes you a dime! |
RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
ORIGINAL: redhead522 I had just purchased a Sako 75 rifle in 25-06. I had taken the stock off of the action/barrel to lower the trigger pull, as instructed in the manual. I was checking various parts of the gun to ensure that they looked up to par. I then loaded up the box magazinea few times andcycled through itto make sure that it fed properly.On the fourth or fifthtime I was cycling the gun,itwent off in my hands!! I know I didn't touch the trigger. I had it pointed in a safe direction of course, (well, safe for everything except my truck. My passenger side door doesn't work anymore.) Has this ever happened to anyone else? Should I contact Sako? I'm not a lawsuit happy person, but would Sakobe responsible for the damage to my truck? |
RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
OK guys, I think the point has been made that Red made a mistake. I am quite sure that the vast majority of us that handle or have handled weapons have at some time done something that wasn't completely safe. By calling names or being abusive to a guy who made a mistake is rediculous. Granted, his wanting to know if Sako would be responsible is ludicrous but the fact that he adjusted the trigger on a weapon and was unaware of the need to test it afterwords is no reason to torch a fellow forum member. As far as I am concerned, if you do not have something constructive to say, either grow up or move to a different site.
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RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
In the 5 pages only one person called him an idiot.
If you are going to post something like this on a public forum and actually suggest that the manufacturer be responsible then you should be prepared for the tongue lashings. Thanks for being the forum police though.  |
RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
But he only wounded his truck. Perhaps telling the insurance company he was the victom of a drive by shooting would be a little easier on his ego.
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RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
I'm no Columbo but I'm thinking they'll figure it out. Lol.
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RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
ORIGINAL: whitetaildreamer But he only wounded his truck. Perhaps telling the insurance company he was the victom of a drive by shooting would be a little easier on his ego. But on a more serious note, I'm not exactly sure where this happened, but if it happened on your property, I'm thinking maybe your House Insurance may cover the damage... I'd check into it.. |
RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
Once you adjusted the trigger Sako is no longer responsible as its only an option and actually should be doneby a licensed gun smith.
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RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
ORIGINAL: bigcountry ORIGINAL: Beartooth375 Yup, your an idiot, and people like you will be the reason that Americans lose the right to own guns. Here, I have a bit of advice, NEVER LOAD A GUN UNLESS YOU INTEND TO SHOOT SOMETHING WITH IT!!!!!!!!!! Then if improper use of firearms isn't the reason we're losing gun rights, what is? The fact that unicorns don't exist? If the public believes that guns= accidents and property damage/ danger, then we're going to be losing gun rights. Maybe 375 shouldn't have said "idiot", but he is right when he says accidents and firearm-related incidents is what puts gun rights in danger. So, no, it's not the most totally useless post you or I haveever seen.;) I do believe in respecting fellow members, but the truth is what it is, and it stands. The main point of 375's post was useful, redhead522 should never get the impression that what he did was no problem. |
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RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
Ok . So anybody that has a "lapse in judgment" is an "idiot"???
I figure that we've all made mistakes and our best friends never let us forget them .This was an instance of a lack of knowledge and baddecision making . If I had to look at that hole in my door every day for a week ,then that fresh paint till I got rid of the truck that would be beating enough for me . To post it here is to remind ALL of US just how easy it is to make a mistake .The up side is no one got hurt and we ALL have had a refresher in "man that was dumb" . I'll bet that we all will double check all of our repairs and adjustments before using live ammo for at least 6 months . Thanks For the heads upREDHEAD522 . I think Sako probable has fine print that states If you screw with it its not our fault .Check your manuals 1 hand load known or not voids all warranties . breaking the tattaltells does to I bet. |
RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
ORIGINAL: wis_bow_huntr Once you adjusted the trigger Sako is no longer responsible as its only an option and actually should be doneby a licensed gun smith. |
RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
ORIGINAL: harter66 Ok . So anybody that has a "lapse in judgment" is an "idiot"??? |
RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
ORIGINAL: harter66 Ok . So anybody that has a "lapse in judgment" is an "idiot"??? I figure that we've all made mistakes and our best friends never let us forget them .This was an instance of a lack of knowledge and baddecision making . If I had to look at that hole in my door every day for a week ,then that fresh paint till I got rid of the truck that would be beating enough for me . To post it here is to remind ALL of US just how easy it is to make a mistake .The up side is no one got hurt and we ALL have had a refresher in "man that was dumb" . I'll bet that we all will double check all of our repairs and adjustments before using live ammo for at least 6 months . Thanks For the heads upREDHEAD522 . I think Sako probable has fine print that states If you screw with it its not our fault .Check your manuals 1 hand load known or not voids all warranties . breaking the tattaltells does to I bet. Redhead you are not an idiot..You don't lack the capacity to develop beyond the mental level of three or four.. You made a mistake, we all know you won't do it again... That in itseldf tells everyone you do not lack developing skill to "never do that again.." I made a huge huge mistake during my first year carpentry appreticship in colledge, probably cost the colledge ten thousand bucks, to repair what I did.. I remember the Teacher took me aside and was going to give me an @$$ chewing when I topld him outfrount."If I'm going to make any mistake it might as well be in school.......:D He didn't say a word, he just walked away..... I still graduated with honours.....:D And I learned never ever do what I did that day again.... |
RE: Rifle went off in my hands!!!!!
Glad no one got hurt
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