32 rimfire question about using blanks as primers.

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I picked up a French reloading kit for 32rf short. Can anyone tell me if those .22 blanks ever have blowouts from behind the cylinder?
 
All of the industrial rimfire blank cartridges I've used are extremely corrosive.

Make sure you know how to clean corrosive components.

I don't know if anyone manufactures rimfire blank cartridges that aren't corrosive.
 
tiriaq said:
I would not use blanks as primers. More to them than just the priming compound in the rim.
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The kits by H&C use .22 acorn blanks as primers with a few grains of black powder. They are designed that way and work fine with no issues. Follow then instructions and you will be fine.

There are some aftermarket homemade alternatives that use the more powerful .27 cal Ramset blanks, those do not require additional powder ut be careful what colour is used as the more powerful ones can be too much for an antique and lead to case splitting and potential damage. These blanks typically sell for less than the H&C kits but not made by any company.
 
I was thinking in terms of tool actuating blanks. The little acorn blanks would be fine. I have used a cone shaped tool to open the crimp on tool blanks and dumped the charge leaving only the priming.
 
manicmechanic said:
There’s a gentleman on the other Canadian gun forum who makes a 32 rimfire kit. I didn’t consider the blanks could contain corrosive materials. Any idea if it’s in the charge or the primer?
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You are probably referring to the ones using the .27 cal Ramset (or tool) blanks. These blanks are corrosive and you can buy at Home depot and most hardware stores comes in different colours denoting the different charge strengths. From what I read it is recommended to used the brown colour which is the least powerful ( good luck finding those), most common are green ( medium strength) and Red ( heavy charge).

I have seen these advertised on other sites for $5-10 a round, just put them rounds together. Not saying they don't work or are not good, every person can make their own choice.

For my antiques I don't want to stress the frame and prefer to be safe and sure using the kits from H&C that have been tested. Sure they cost a bit but you have everything you need.

But it is what works best for you. Just remember the age of the antique and be safe while enjoying it
 
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