OldBillThundercheif
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Dang NFA...
I guess I have to wait until I win big at the casino before I can get my Mk47.
I guess I have to wait until I win big at the casino before I can get my Mk47.
Let's talk about Destructive Devices
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DoubleTapDrew
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That would look so good mounted to my truck! I need to win the lottery
How to have fun with 40mm Grenade Launchers
It's already been pointed out:
1) You have to register each round of HE ammo as a DD, and remove it from the Registry when it's destroyed (fired). This actaully *is* a huge paperwork problem with flashbangs ("diversionary/distraction devices"), since each one is a DD and they get used quite often.
2) You have storage issues, practically and legally.
3) You have disposal issues, with the "duds" on your range. Not fun.
4) You have safety issues, especially with short rounds. I heard a guy tell once how an idiot on his boat shot at a shark with an 40mm HE round. Water slows down the velocity of the round, but does little to stop the spinning. Since the rounds are spin-armed, under the assumption that a certain number of spins equals a safe distance IN AIR, shooting into water can cause the rounds to explode at the water's surface. If the water's surface is four feet away from your muzzle, you will get sprayed with more than just water.
I have an M203 I put together, but I usually shoot practice rounds. They're plenty fun enough (especially at the indoor range
). But if you want something practical for home defense (which seems to be the theme here at THR ):
http://www.ebr-inc.net/40mm.asp
This stuff is great. It really makes your 40mm grenade launcher (under the rifle of your choice) into a sensible option for home defense. I shot the #4 fangible buckshot load, and put 100 holes through a piece of 1/2" sheetrock. Two layers of sheetrock would probably stop half of those 100 projectiles, and four would probably stop all of them. So you don't have to worry much about overpenetration. OTOH, just point, shoot, and get a mop. Switch to the rifle if they're wearing body armor and the holes in their limbs don't stop them.
It's already been pointed out:
1) You have to register each round of HE ammo as a DD, and remove it from the Registry when it's destroyed (fired). This actaully *is* a huge paperwork problem with flashbangs ("diversionary/distraction devices"), since each one is a DD and they get used quite often.
2) You have storage issues, practically and legally.
3) You have disposal issues, with the "duds" on your range. Not fun.
4) You have safety issues, especially with short rounds. I heard a guy tell once how an idiot on his boat shot at a shark with an 40mm HE round. Water slows down the velocity of the round, but does little to stop the spinning. Since the rounds are spin-armed, under the assumption that a certain number of spins equals a safe distance IN AIR, shooting into water can cause the rounds to explode at the water's surface. If the water's surface is four feet away from your muzzle, you will get sprayed with more than just water.
I have an M203 I put together, but I usually shoot practice rounds. They're plenty fun enough (especially at the indoor range
). But if you want something practical for home defense (which seems to be the theme here at THR ):http://www.ebr-inc.net/40mm.asp
This stuff is great. It really makes your 40mm grenade launcher (under the rifle of your choice) into a sensible option for home defense. I shot the #4 fangible buckshot load, and put 100 holes through a piece of 1/2" sheetrock. Two layers of sheetrock would probably stop half of those 100 projectiles, and four would probably stop all of them. So you don't have to worry much about overpenetration. OTOH, just point, shoot, and get a mop. Switch to the rifle if they're wearing body armor and the holes in their limbs don't stop them.
Here's a *REAL* 40mm!
My latest project:
http://members.aol.com/fiftyguy/featherduster.html
Quit complaining about how much *your* reloads cost.
My latest project:
http://members.aol.com/fiftyguy/featherduster.html
Quit complaining about how much *your* reloads cost.
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OldBillThundercheif
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Good Lord!
2/3lb of propellant per round? Now that's what I would call a Destructive Device.
2/3lb of propellant per round? Now that's what I would call a Destructive Device.
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