What does the term 'squid loads' mean referring to ammunition?

Question

This is a term used by an ammunition manufacturer warning users of a potential problem with the ammo. They are recalling some ammo, and say the reason for the recall is because 'this particular ammo may cause squid loads which could cause firearm damage and subject the shooter to a risk of personal injury.' I am not familiar with this term, can anyone can explain what this means?

Answer 1

Bad powder load.



Usually not enough powder -- the projectile could get stuck in the barrel causing excessive pressure and the barrel to burst or bulge. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAR IT BY FIRING AGAIN!!!



May also mean too much also called a "hot" load - too much could cause too much pressure in the barrel and cause it to burst or bulge.



Be Safe!

Answer 2

Called a "squib" load, it is an undercharged round, which may (usually) has enough force to push the projectile into the barrel but not out. Firing the gun again will cause serious damage to the gun and the firer. Pay attention to the sound and recoil of each round, and inspect the gun if you suspect a squib load has been fired. This is especially true with hand loaded rounds.

Answer 3

A round that for whatever reason is missing enough gun powder and sometimes can get stuck in the barrel and cause the next round to go off in the gun. Yikes.

Answer 4

actually it's a squib, and means an undercharged round