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Grinder and a Tula bullet
Here you go.
Yes I could get some sparks using a grinder but no I was not able to even singe a paper shop towel. It was nowhere even close to burning. The dark smudge is lead. I understand "My range My rules" and I wouldn't have it any other way, even to the point of offending Harry. If you could have a friendly conversation I would suggest a test. Get a handful of miscellaneous pulled bullets, some BiMetal, some gilding metal. Start dropping them on the concrete and challenge the guy to tell you which ones sparked. I bet he won't beat the statistic probability. |
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On Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:46:46 -0400, wrote:
Here you go. Yes I could get some sparks using a grinder but no I was not able to even singe a paper shop towel. It was nowhere even close to burning. The dark smudge is lead. I understand "My range My rules" and I wouldn't have it any other way, even to the point of offending Harry. If you could have a friendly conversation I would suggest a test. Get a handful of miscellaneous pulled bullets, some BiMetal, some gilding metal. Start dropping them on the concrete and challenge the guy to tell you which ones sparked. I bet he won't beat the statistic probability. Sorry, here is the link http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Grinder%20a...a%20bullet.wmv |
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On Sat, 04 Aug 2018 12:20:21 -0400, wrote:
On Sat, 04 Aug 2018 06:18:50 -0400, John H. wrote: On Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:46:46 -0400, wrote: Here you go. Yes I could get some sparks using a grinder but no I was not able to even singe a paper shop towel. It was nowhere even close to burning. The dark smudge is lead. I understand "My range My rules" and I wouldn't have it any other way, even to the point of offending Harry. If you could have a friendly conversation I would suggest a test. Get a handful of miscellaneous pulled bullets, some BiMetal, some gilding metal. Start dropping them on the concrete and challenge the guy to tell you which ones sparked. I bet he won't beat the statistic probability. You should call Sharpshooters and tell them they're full of ****. Would be a big help if they changed their policy. And call the local NRA range also. They disallow steel core ammo. Like I said "my range, my rules". I still bet it has more to do with backstop damage. Just looking at the shape of those sparks, that metal is harder than I expected. There could also just be some prejudice against Russia and China where most of this steel ammo comes from. Well dammit, call 'em and get the answer! |
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On Sat, 04 Aug 2018 06:18:50 -0400, John H.
wrote: On Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:46:46 -0400, wrote: Here you go. Yes I could get some sparks using a grinder but no I was not able to even singe a paper shop towel. It was nowhere even close to burning. The dark smudge is lead. I understand "My range My rules" and I wouldn't have it any other way, even to the point of offending Harry. If you could have a friendly conversation I would suggest a test. Get a handful of miscellaneous pulled bullets, some BiMetal, some gilding metal. Start dropping them on the concrete and challenge the guy to tell you which ones sparked. I bet he won't beat the statistic probability. You should call Sharpshooters and tell them they're full of ****. Would be a big help if they changed their policy. And call the local NRA range also. They disallow steel core ammo. After what I sa with my grinder, I don't blame them but I still think the real reason is backstop damage. I sent them an Email. Let's see what they say. Poking around on the web site I also saw the banned rifles. The 30-06 just seems to be a guideline. They get more specific about calibers and muzzle velocities later on down. That is most certainly based on what they think they can stop without backstop damage. I really only chipped mine with 2 things, a 44mag out of a carbine (pistol was OK) and a particularly hot .357 round I worked up (125 gr Super Vel bullet going 1725 FPS on my chronograph). I never really shot a rifle round in there tho. I am not sure I would want to. The ..44 was oppressive enough, actually worse than a 12 ga. |
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On 8/4/18 7:11 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 04 Aug 2018 06:18:50 -0400, John H. wrote: On Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:46:46 -0400, wrote: Here you go. Yes I could get some sparks using a grinder but no I was not able to even singe a paper shop towel. It was nowhere even close to burning. The dark smudge is lead. I understand "My range My rules" and I wouldn't have it any other way, even to the point of offending Harry. If you could have a friendly conversation I would suggest a test. Get a handful of miscellaneous pulled bullets, some BiMetal, some gilding metal. Start dropping them on the concrete and challenge the guy to tell you which ones sparked. I bet he won't beat the statistic probability. You should call Sharpshooters and tell them they're full of ****. Would be a big help if they changed their policy. And call the local NRA range also. They disallow steel core ammo. After what I sa with my grinder, I don't blame them but I still think the real reason is backstop damage. I sent them an Email. Let's see what they say. Poking around on the web site I also saw the banned rifles. The 30-06 just seems to be a guideline. They get more specific about calibers and muzzle velocities later on down. That is most certainly based on what they think they can stop without backstop damage. I really only chipped mine with 2 things, a 44mag out of a carbine (pistol was OK) and a particularly hot .357 round I worked up (125 gr Super Vel bullet going 1725 FPS on my chronograph). I never really shot a rifle round in there tho. I am not sure I would want to. The .44 was oppressive enough, actually worse than a 12 ga. I believe the MSAR range near Andrews allows any caliber rifle on its 50-yard indoor range. It says this about ammo: No Steel Core, Incendiary, Tracer, Exploding or Tipped Ammunition of any kind is permitted on the premises. If you are found in possession with any of the ammunition listed above, you will be fined a minimum repair fee of $20.00! |
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