SETTING IT BACK

Every so often we encounter setbacks. Missed opportunities come in many forms and setback our plans: catching the flu, pulling a muscle at the gym, having car trouble on the way to work, etc. However, if you have a real bullet setback issue at the range, it could ruin your day in more ways than one. At least if you like your eyes.

For most of us, bullet setback occurs when the nose of a cartridge strikes the barrel’s feed ramp, or another internal part, while the round is chambered. The primary culprit is when the same round is rechambered multiple times, as you load and unload your firearm. This is mostly a problem with pistols, especially a CCW that’s cleared every day, but it occurs in rifles, as well.

Slight projectile setback is common, and a few thousandths of an inch is nothing to worry about. It’s when the bullet recedes into the case by