What not to do with 223 ammo

Rommelvon · 05-15-2007, 01:56 PM

LAKE LUZERNE, N.Y. — A teenager who put bullets in a vise and struck them with a hammer to empty the brass shell casings was wounded in the abdomen by approximately the 100th bullet he hit, according to Warren County deputies.

Damion M. Mosher, 18, had been discharging .223-caliber rounds, placing them in a steel vise, putting a screwdriver on the primer, and striking the screwdriver with the hammer, deputies said.

Deputies were called to his home in Lake Luzerne shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday when one bullet went about a half-inch into his abdomen. He was treated at Glens Falls Hospital and was released. No charges were filed.

Mosher told authorities he was trying to empty the rounds to collect the brass casings for scrap.

Sheriff Larry Cleveland said about 100 other rounds that Mosher hit had "fizzled," but one was somehow sent with more force. It was unclear if the bullet ricocheted or hit him directly.

An employee of Capitol Scrap Co. in Albany said Monday the business pays $1.70 a pound for scrap brass shell casings.

Cleveland said Mosher's shells amounted to just a few pounds.

Lake Luzerne, at the southeastern edge of the Adirondacks, is 45 miles north of Albany.

22WRF · 05-15-2007, 02:55 PM

Another Darwin Award winner

Marlin T · 05-15-2007, 03:07 PM

What a dumb as LOL

I bet he was wearing earplugs though, geez. Moron is what comes to mind.

Pistolenschutze · 05-15-2007, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 22WRF

Another Darwin Award winner

Yup, 22. Sounds like the gene pool in that family could use a little chlorine.

charagrin · 05-15-2007, 04:25 PM

He could have sold em for more as ammunition than as scrap. And yes, He is dumb.-Char

Indian Creek 1 · 05-15-2007, 05:52 PM

Now we must outlaw screwdrivers,Just look at how dangerous they are.

358 winchester · 05-15-2007, 06:35 PM

along with hammers

300 H&H · 05-16-2007, 10:48 PM

don't forget the steel vise!

05-15-2007, 01:56 PM	#1
Rommelvon Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Goldsboro, NC Posts: 1,452	What not to do with 223 ammo LAKE LUZERNE, N.Y. — A teenager who put bullets in a vise and struck them with a hammer to empty the brass shell casings was wounded in the abdomen by approximately the 100th bullet he hit, according to Warren County deputies. Damion M. Mosher, 18, had been discharging .223-caliber rounds, placing them in a steel vise, putting a screwdriver on the primer, and striking the screwdriver with the hammer, deputies said. Deputies were called to his home in Lake Luzerne shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday when one bullet went about a half-inch into his abdomen. He was treated at Glens Falls Hospital and was released. No charges were filed. Mosher told authorities he was trying to empty the rounds to collect the brass casings for scrap. Sheriff Larry Cleveland said about 100 other rounds that Mosher hit had "fizzled," but one was somehow sent with more force. It was unclear if the bullet ricocheted or hit him directly. An employee of Capitol Scrap Co. in Albany said Monday the business pays $1.70 a pound for scrap brass shell casings. Cleveland said Mosher's shells amounted to just a few pounds. Lake Luzerne, at the southeastern edge of the Adirondacks, is 45 miles north of Albany. __________________ When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. --Thomas Jefferson American By Birth, Southern By The Grace Of God Deo vindice "Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.” Robert E Lee -->

05-15-2007, 02:55 PM	#2
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,250	Re: What not to do with 223 ammo Another Darwin Award winner __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel

05-15-2007, 03:07 PM	#3
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: What not to do with 223 ammo What a dumb as LOL I bet he was wearing earplugs though, geez. Moron is what comes to mind. __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

05-15-2007, 04:25 PM	#5
charagrin Former Guest Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 451	Re: What not to do with 223 ammo He could have sold em for more as ammunition than as scrap. And yes, He is dumb.-Char

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Indian Creek 1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: south Mississippi Posts: 117	Re: What not to do with 223 ammo Now we must outlaw screwdrivers,Just look at how dangerous they are.

05-15-2007, 06:35 PM	#7
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05-16-2007, 10:48 PM	#8
300 H&H Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,795	Re: What not to do with 223 ammo don't forget the steel vise!