Epilogue: contrary to my what my daughter believes, I am not an Old Fart. However, I aspire to be one. As such, I will make it a habit to blow down my barrels after firing a round and I will check the barrels by looking down them as well.
I called Poly-wad and let them know what happened. They were very surprised and apologetic and ask if they could have back not only the remaining shells in the box that contained the "squib" but also the other two boxes that they shipped at the same time. They will replace the boxes with new. I could not ask for more.
Imagining what could have happened is terrifying. I was hunting a couple of miles from my truck, which was parked miles from civilization and I was hunting alone. I am extremely fortunate not to have fired again.
JDG
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