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  Got this today from a friend! Those here shooting the .500 should check their ammo!
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  February 22, 2012
    For More Information, contact:
    Hornady Manufacturing
    webmaster@hornady.com
    3625 West Old Potash Hwy
    Post Office Box 1848
    Grand Island, NE 68803

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Hornady® Recalls 7 Lots of 500 S&W 300 grain FTX®
    Custom™ Pistol Ammo

    Grand Island, NE – Hornady® Manufacturing announced the recall of seven lots of 500 S&W 300 gr. FTX® Custom™ pistol ammunition. Hornady ballisticians have determined that some cartridges from Lot numbers 3101327, 3110256, 3110683, 3110695, 3110945, 3111388, 3111885, may exhibit excessive chamber pressures. Use of this product may result in firearm damage and/or personal injury.

    Product Recall Details:
    Item number 9249
    500 S&W 300 grain FTX® Custom™ Pistol Ammunition. These lots were shipped between September 9, 2010, and October 17, 2011.

    Item 9249 Recall Included Lot Numbers:

    3101327
    3110256
    3110683
    3110695
    3110945
    3111388
    3111885


    The lot number can be found printed on the lower portion of the box label.

    If you own any of these Lot numbers or have any questions regarding this recall, please call 800-338-1242. Hornady Manufacturing Company will make all arrangements associated with the return and replacement of this product.

    Any other lot numbers or item numbers are not subject to this recall and require no action.

       

Wow! This isn't a cartridge that you'd want to be loaded hotter, would you?