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I just obatained about 40 Tracer rounds for .303 from 1943. Question) Do you reckon these could be fired through my rifle or is it too risky? I also got some 1929 CAC Rounds and they all appear to be in pretty good nick. Would love to see some Tracer rounds in action :O
Cheers,
Brad
They'll be ok provided they're in good condition, just make sure you clean your bore really really really well after use. Boiling water is good.
+1
Sometimes the stale old stuff won't spark up 'till it hits something. Don't bring 'em to the ASRA shoots though Brad, they're verboten on most ranges.
hehe yeah I read that in the service match code I think
I wonder if they would let me fire them in Waiuku. Not much to burn down there.
i dont even think they let you fire them at the waiuku range
The tracers with dz head stamp are reloadable cases
hmm. Might have to find someones farm to have a go.
Those look fine to shoot
That's the stuff.Save the cases.
This, boiling water is the best fix to remove the salts from old military ammo.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
Great for 'smoking' goats
It's really good ammo
I put almost a case of it through my old 303.
95% lit up
Brass is top quality too
Be cool to see them on vid when you use them.
I tried on the weekend can't see it on me shit camera. It was a good stream coming out cams semi.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
I had a play with millitary 308 ones(pulled and handloaded)
seam to light up at 100-200y and run out of steam 800-1000y.
+1 that's what I saw.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
If you light one in a vice when its burnt out you can pour the lead out on the bench, I think this is a large part of why they have such a bad rep for ricochets.
the bullet impacts and the molten lead splashes out the phosphorous(?) core in any direction.
I've shot goats and turkeys with sks tracers. In the evening the colour stood out like dog balls. I have some .308 ones here that have been pulled. Gotta get around to reloading them I think
use them when its raining,and has been for days:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Toby
Roger that. I will defiantley video it. Will post results eventually :)
I wouldnt think tracer is allowed at any range. The 1942/43 brass is pretty good stuff, needs de-crimping and sorting as the weight varies quite a bit. 164~173grians is normal with 166~168 grains common. Im always looking for more of it if the price is sane.
Gunsh*ty is selling sks tracers at the moment...Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
regards
It was advice not what iv been up to lately :)Quote:
Originally Posted by steven
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And no doubt the Handloaders range is nervous !Quote:
Originally Posted by steven
Once saw a guy burn down 6 acres of pine forest and a fair length of telephone cable and wires with a WW11 303 tracer round. Shot a pine tree at 100 metres. The bullet bounced off and into the dry needles. It was all shouting, swearing, farting and arm waving from that moment on...
It won't be the bullet that bounced off just the phosperous? and moulton lead core splashing out on impact.Quote:
Originally Posted by misfire
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Wouldn't those WWII tracers be collectable? If I had some I'd be keeping them for sure.
Yeah the definitely are. I am keeping the 1929 CAC stuff. It is in excellent Condition. I just want to fire 5 or so to see what they are like :P. Might have to wait till winter really kicks in
