tec loader blow up

outerlimits Nov 1 2004, 04:33 PM witnessed a good friend have his benelli explode using a tec loader at a 3 gun match yesterday. this was an extremely experienced shooter who competes regularly in 3 gun. the round blew the tec tube apart, blew the handle in 2 pieces, and sent #8 shot all over the receiver. several of the shells were compressed into what looked like 2' long and very ugly. he was unhurt (very lucky), and the benelli needs to be looked over to determine if any of the internal parts got torched as well. after witnessing this, i can assure you my loads on the next

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