Hey guys had the same problem with the same lot number last week it seems that these were bought from sportsmans guide. Ihave 16 boxes of these shells. I got a call back from federal and they are getting sent back. I shot one shell last week and had it fail, got some some pretty good powder burn and blow back on the right side of my face! The guy from federal was nice and polite! I'm glad I wasant hurt bad but it scared the hell out of me, my face and hand stung for 20 minutes. These shells shot lower numbers also. I think federal will make it right. My season starts sat and I have no shells! I think this is a serious issue and the lot number is from 2008! I just bought these several months ago to. I will keep you guys posted.
I love these shells so I hope fed will replace them! The one thing that upsets me is the gentleman stated that my issue was the first he heard of this but it seems that the member who posted his problem was before me You mean to tell me that it wasant documented! I think the guy was well aware of the problem!!!