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  1. 19-10-2018, 08:25 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem View Post
    Theres allways a little gas that escaped from round the bullet this blows tape off before bullet even reaches the end of the barrel
    I think it is more the air in the barrel getting compressed in front of the bullet that blows the tape off. Bit like a bike pump.
    Wouldn't try it with a 243 though. The bullet may not get through the tape.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shearer View Post
    I think it is more the air in the barrel getting compressed in front of the bullet that blows the tape off......
    Exactly - the air in the barrel is only going to go in one direction.
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