Because on their relatively low price*, I purchased some 30 CAL M25 145GR bullets to reload in 30’06 & .308. I would like the option of using them as tracers or, to preventing ignition, and use them as simple ball.
1. While the are many ways of shielding the tracer pellet from the hot ignition gasses, most of the involve adhering a paper, or spent primer shield or pressing a sticky papier-mâché or dough ball into the tracer pellet pocket.
2. The other option is to try to scrape the pellet contents from the bullet with out setting off ignition or munging up the bullet balance. Also, at 145 grs even with the primer pellet, the bullet is light enough IMO.
3. All these methods change the weight and balance of the bullet unless you are very, very consistent in your bullet preparation.
It occurred to me that placing a wad of cotton between the bullet and the powder (as is done in reduced powder loads) might get me the brief insulation properties that I need with out affecting the bullet weight or balance.
I have resisted the urge to load one up and crank it off since I live in a heavily forested area which is still in a drought conditions. I may have to wait until snowfall the way things are going.
My question is, has anyone tried or read of anyone trying this simple solution? Any suggestions or comments?
*1200pcs = $48.00 (only .04 each + hazmat and shipping)
1. While the are many ways of shielding the tracer pellet from the hot ignition gasses, most of the involve adhering a paper, or spent primer shield or pressing a sticky papier-mâché or dough ball into the tracer pellet pocket.
2. The other option is to try to scrape the pellet contents from the bullet with out setting off ignition or munging up the bullet balance. Also, at 145 grs even with the primer pellet, the bullet is light enough IMO.
3. All these methods change the weight and balance of the bullet unless you are very, very consistent in your bullet preparation.
It occurred to me that placing a wad of cotton between the bullet and the powder (as is done in reduced powder loads) might get me the brief insulation properties that I need with out affecting the bullet weight or balance.
I have resisted the urge to load one up and crank it off since I live in a heavily forested area which is still in a drought conditions. I may have to wait until snowfall the way things are going.
My question is, has anyone tried or read of anyone trying this simple solution? Any suggestions or comments?
*1200pcs = $48.00 (only .04 each + hazmat and shipping)
