Source for calcium carbide for sight smoking.

[GooseGestapo]

I've run out of carbide. Anyone able to recommend a source?

 

[MrBorland]

Bangsite (used in Bangsite cannons) is calcium carbide, so maybe check a local hobby store. Or check Amazon or eBay for carbide or Bangsite.

 

[243winxb]

http://ray-vin.com/tools/smoker.htm 10 oz $17.50 free shipping.

We will be closed for inventory mid July. Orders received before July 9th will ship.
Orders received after July 9th will ship on or about July 24th.

Bullseye Calcium Carbide - 10oz Size!
$19.95 Free Shipping!

 

[GooseGestapo]

Thanks. Found the ray-vin site. Ordered some.

 

[9mmepiphany]

I didn't realize folks were still using carbide to black out sights...I've still got my miner's lamp in the garage somewhere

 

[243winxb]

I used the spray can back in the 70/80's. When others next to me on the line seen it being used. I got " Can i borrow some?" Sure , i sell them for $x.xx Here it is.

If the carbon builds up more on one side of the front sight, it can move zero out of the X ring at 50 yards. And maybe a little low.

Today, most use an Aimpoint type dot.

https://www.ssusa.org/articles/2015/11/10/aiming-the-red-dot-sight/

 

[Bwana John]

I saw somebody use a disposable carbide lighter that was made for smokino sights.

Looked much easier than my old rchargable unit.

 

[lonegunman]

I got a one pound can at the local army surplus store, it should last about 30 years. I use an old pellet tin to store some in my shooting box, a wrap of electrical tape keep sit sealed and moisture free. If you clean your sights occasionally, the build up does not effect your shooting.

 

[U.S.SFC_RET]

Just use masking tape it burns and smokes as blacker than night. Just imagine if this secret got out….

 

[M1Jeff]

I was told an MRE spoon works well also.