Does a stuck bolt result in a damaged rifle?

Before you shoot that batch of ammo take random rounds and pull the bullets and check if the powder weight still in specs and primer seating and neckspacing etc. If there is one or more that is suspect redo all ammo in that batch.

As advice of above never shoot someone else's reloaded ammo. It could result in a costly experience
 
Before you shoot that batch of ammo take random rounds and pull the bullets and check if the powder weight still in specs and primer seating and neckspacing etc. If there is one or more that is suspect redo all ammo in that batch.

As advice of above never shoot someone else's reloaded ammo. It could result in a costly experience

If it was a small batch, I'd pull it all. It'll make you flinch every time you pull the trigger.
 
And you've still got a jammed gun, just no way to open the bolt.

Typically the bolt lifts but will no go rearward, people pound it and break the handle off at the weld. A punch and hammer will get the bolt open, then placed in a vice/jig and heat to braze it into position. The extra metal gets in the bolt guide and has to be cleaned out before the bolt will close. Lots of time consuming work and fitting/filing. polishing then re-finish.
Not an easy job.
 

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