LOL it's a novelty round. Check your state's laws on these. It varies if it's legal. And varies if the range allows it.
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LOL it's a novelty round. Check your state's laws on these. It varies if it's legal. And varies if the range allows it.
Bobster
.30-06
These rounds are essentially small fireworks, made from magnesium shards. These shards burn at around 3000 degrees and WILL ignite just about anything they come in contact with. Considering the melting point of carbon steel is between 2600-2800 degrees, the fun factor may not outweigh the potential damage to a shotgun barrel during use...
On the plus side, these rounds will be great for starting camp fires out in the woods...
Bobster
.30-06
I edited your post for you... I think they became illegal here because of wildfire concerns...
JayC
.270 WIN
Thanks for the links. I never heard about the first case. Talk about an unlucky, albeit stupid, way to go. I had heard of Brandon Lee's death before. I've even seen The Crow. I did not know, though, that it was a squib that killed him. I thought it was a live round mistaken for blanks. I guess I was partly right, though.
Tom396
.30-06
How about in 20 gauge? Specifically? I've about decided I like the el cheapo 9 pellets of #1 buck found in both RIO and Spartan rounds. I also like the new PDX segmented slugs from Winchester. Those cost double (or more) what the RIO and Spartan rounds do.
There are other premium 20 gauge buckshot rounds out there, but they are never bigger than #2 buck and most are #3 buck. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but I favor the #1 buck.
I know, I know. Most anything will do. Just curious about other opinions. Take care. Tom Worthington
There are other premium 20 gauge buckshot rounds out there, but they are never bigger than #2 buck and most are #3 buck. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but I favor the #1 buck.
I know, I know. Most anything will do. Just curious about other opinions. Take care. Tom Worthington
I can't remember the name of the show, but it was from the 80's. It was a pair of time travelers who used a pocket watch if I recall. An older guy and dark haired younger guy, maybe a teen. Not Sliders. Different shot. The older guy who was the main character was killed by a blank gun to the head if I recall correctly. I will research.
Was the show called Cover Up?
In 1984 Jon-Erik Hexum died of a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head from a .44 magnum blank round. The actor was playing around with the revolver between takes to "lighten the mood on set". He removed all but one of the blanks from the cylinder, spun it and closed it, then in the manner of Russian Roulette he put the muzzle to his temple and pulled the trigger. The hammer dropped on the blank round and the concussion of the powder charge blew a chunk of his skull into his brain causing massive hemorrhaging and death. Another unfortunate on-set accident involving a blank round, but one that occurred due to unsafe and improper handling of the firearm and blank ammunition...
In 1984 Jon-Erik Hexum died of a self inflicted gunshot wound to the head from a .44 magnum blank round. The actor was playing around with the revolver between takes to "lighten the mood on set". He removed all but one of the blanks from the cylinder, spun it and closed it, then in the manner of Russian Roulette he put the muzzle to his temple and pulled the trigger. The hammer dropped on the blank round and the concussion of the powder charge blew a chunk of his skull into his brain causing massive hemorrhaging and death. Another unfortunate on-set accident involving a blank round, but one that occurred due to unsafe and improper handling of the firearm and blank ammunition...
Tommy Branson
.410
I have a question, please laugh or look at me weird for asking. I was looking through HD rounds people use and came across a person that said his first shell into the mag was a boom shell which would be the last round fired and he figured if it every came to that round he could it created a load disruption to hopefully allow him a few sec. to reload. Does a boom shell really exist .
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I have a question, please laugh or look at me weird for asking. I was looking through HD rounds people use and came across a person that said his first shell into the mag was a boom shell which would be the last round fired and he figured if it every came to that round he could it created a load disruption to hopefully allow him a few sec. to reload. Does a boom shell really exist
I believe what he is talking about is a noise distraction round. I know Lightfield ammo makes them and they may not be the only ones.
The one Lightfield makes works like a flash bang. A lot of light and a lot of noise. In the dark it's blinding, it fires a jet of flaming gasses from the muzzle. It's best suited for use outside as its likely to catch stuff on fire (possibly) and is in fact lethal at close range.
Among the uses is for animal control officers to deter critters such as bear.
Consider this;
If it disorients a threat, it disorients the user too. It leaves your ears ringing in such a way it takes a moment to recover. Eyes lose focus and are left with a bright streak or burst of light in the center of vision. Try regaining the target quickly. It's not impossible, but difficult.
I have photos somewhere...
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I'm thinking these could even be made at home with little difficulty.
I'd rather have an actual round chambered, but if that's the last round in the magazine, you're in a gunfight. I'd practice reloading now, long before getting to that point.
I'd rather have an actual round chambered, but if that's the last round in the magazine, you're in a gunfight. I'd practice reloading now, long before getting to that point.
Tommy Branson
.410
Thank you, my thought was if they are real its got to be a 2 way street sort of thing, that's why LEOs and military throw flash bangs before entering not once all parties are present in the same room.