My Confession - Part 2
- Thread starter Bitumen
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Did your d*ck fall off?
I've done it too. My basement is damp even with a dehumidifier running 24/7. I bank on that to make sure that any spilled powder kicking around will be inert. Plus, it's not like you're sucking up a half a can at a time.
I've done it too. My basement is damp even with a dehumidifier running 24/7. I bank on that to make sure that any spilled powder kicking around will be inert. Plus, it's not like you're sucking up a half a can at a time.
It's a miracle anyone is left to read your thread, you could have wiped us all out. OTOH, I've vacuumed up a reasonable amount of powder grains while cleaning up my reloading area and I am still here, too. I also occasionally have a beverage while loading, as mentioned elsewhere and, once again, the world hasn't stopped turning. Go figure.
Mark
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The saga continues.....I'm not afraid to use the vacuum on a few kernels as long as there isn't a ton of dog hair or sawdust inside. Big spills get the broom though. Just loaded a hundred 40 S&W last night, took two beers to get through that. Damn I need a progressive, took a good chunk of my evening just to save 8 bucks on ammo....
Powder is hard to ignite. BUT, once ignited it is a ##### to put out.
Therefore it is best to clean up often. I had a powder fire start on the shop floor and emptied two extinguishers plus a lot of water before I got it stopped. Vacuum is a good idea. Do it often so not much is picked up each time.
Therefore it is best to clean up often. I had a powder fire start on the shop floor and emptied two extinguishers plus a lot of water before I got it stopped. Vacuum is a good idea. Do it often so not much is picked up each time.
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- Timmins, Ontario
I done that. I've also de-primed live primers and tumbled live rounds as well and rip tags off mattresses! That's how I roll. YMMV
I have vacuumed up powder on a number of occasions.
No large quantities, but some gets spilled, as we all know.
Reasoned that a bag-type vacuum would allow NO opportunity
for the powder to gain access to a source of ignition.
A non-issue, as far as I am concerned.
I have deprimed many live primers over the years as well.
Save them and re-use them in "plinking" ammo. Never had one fail, either.
I'm keeping an eye on the sky, though, in case it falls in. lol.
Regards. Dave.
No large quantities, but some gets spilled, as we all know.
Reasoned that a bag-type vacuum would allow NO opportunity
for the powder to gain access to a source of ignition.
A non-issue, as far as I am concerned.
I have deprimed many live primers over the years as well.
Save them and re-use them in "plinking" ammo. Never had one fail, either.
I'm keeping an eye on the sky, though, in case it falls in. lol.
Regards. Dave.
Wow, some very risky behaviour here - it's just a matter ot time....
I have done all of the above, but am guilty as well for:
- I've shot a used gun that was not first inspected by a certified gunsmith. The headspace could have been outside specs and BOOM!
- I have developed loads with powders for which no published loads exist
- I shoot smokeless in antiques, when we all know that only blackpowder is to be used
I'll start work on my eulogy...
I have done all of the above, but am guilty as well for:
- I've shot a used gun that was not first inspected by a certified gunsmith. The headspace could have been outside specs and BOOM!
- I have developed loads with powders for which no published loads exist
- I shoot smokeless in antiques, when we all know that only blackpowder is to be used
I'll start work on my eulogy...
caveman741
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- swift current, sask
I've done it as well with a shop vac but I chickened put and had a little bit of water inside the vac. Worked just fine and still have all 10 fingers and eleven toes lol
