Blanks???
- Thread starter sniper_26_99
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Where did you dream that one up H4831?OK, maybe I am wrong on buying powder for blancs. My reading on blancs is that the powder is much faster burning than even Bulls Eye or 231. Therefore I presumed we would not be able to buy it.
I also thought it was kept off the market because it is too fast for any regular use and could be extremely dangerous if used.
I also thought it was kept off the market because it is too fast for any regular use and could be extremely dangerous if used.
You are essentially right--the powder is not used in bulleted loads--there used to be some ord NRA formulas for making up rifle blanks for use in ceremonial volleys--it does involve fast burning powder and light wad to seal the case. A search of the NRA site might turn something up.
revolver blanks can be make quite easily with black powder and a cardboard wad to seal the case--I used to make them up in .38 special from time to time. no reason it wouldn't work in a bolt action rifle--but I don't think I would like to bother cleaning the gas system in a semi-auto.
fwiw, 44Bore
revolver blanks can be make quite easily with black powder and a cardboard wad to seal the case--I used to make them up in .38 special from time to time. no reason it wouldn't work in a bolt action rifle--but I don't think I would like to bother cleaning the gas system in a semi-auto.
fwiw, 44Bore
