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Disposing of live ammunition
Most gun ranges will accept live ammunition for disposal in my area. I would check there, and if not there, a police department would be my next stop. This answer probably only works in the United ...
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Do shotgun shells containing mixed shot sizes have any applications in hunting?
You are referring to duplex loads. I don't see a whole lot of duplex loads anymore unless its a mix with TSS (tungsten super shot – the densest shot available). Remington had a line of duplex ...
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Why would one type of 22lr ammo be louder than another?
Assuming both the 40 and 60 grain are actually subsonic (the projectile does not break the sound barrier) and both have similar muzzle velocities, you should expect the 60 grain to be louder.
It ...
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Is it safe to fire .38 cartridges in a 38.40
The long and the short of it is no - definitely not. If you check wikipedia (or other reputable sources such as SAAMI) you will see that the parent case of the .38-40 is the .44-40 Wincheseter, which ...
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Is it safe to fire .38 cartridges in a 38.40
No, I don't believe so. The .38-40, perhaps despite its name is a 40 caliber round, while the .38 Special, certainly despite its name, is a much smaller .357 round. The case diameter dimensions are ...
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What is the standard barrel length used for calculating the velocity of ammunition?
The standards are set by SAAMI (Sporting Arms and Manufacturers Institute) and it depends on the type of firearm.
Rimfire rifles 24 inches (page 60)
Centerfire rifles 24 inches with 5 exceptions (...
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Do shotgun shells containing mixed shot sizes have any applications in hunting?
"Buck and ball" loads are commonly available. They're often marketed for self defense, but where legal for hunting they have the same benefits on game, namely: The "ball" (or slug) has more reach for ...
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Are there performance differences between lead and lead-free ammunition?
The density (weight) affects ballistics.
Less dense shot will slow down at a faster rate.
Lead is a relatively cheap high density metal but is has negative health consequences.
Tungsten is ...
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357 Magnum vs 38 Special +P single shot weapon
Both .38 Special and .357 Magnum are calibers specified by SAAMI. If you have a gun with no indication of its caliber and no means of verifying its compliance with SAAMI specifications then don't ...
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357 Magnum vs 38 Special +P single shot weapon
I'm no gunsmith, but personally I wouldn't trust an handmade firearm built by an unknown person at all. How do you know that the maker was competent in firearm design, metallurgy, machining, and all ...
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Why would one type of 22lr ammo be louder than another?
I've worked extensively with the Aguila subsonic .22LR loads. Out of a full-length (i.e., 18") barrel the 40gr runs about 1035fps while the 60gr barely breaks 900fps. So both are soundly subsonic.
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