Here we go again / A Bullet Goes Off.
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Coyotefurharvester
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Phone click bait for libs.
Yep and they got me... haha
XTR
F-TR obssessed shooting junkie
ok, I get the whole correct terminology thing, bullets are projectiles and get loaded into cartridges that go in firearms, but seriously, how many of you have ever heard someone say “I left my cartridges in the truck”, or “I need more cartridges for this relay. “
I have a much bigger peeve with “caliber“ when someone means “chambering“.
I have a much bigger peeve with “caliber“ when someone means “chambering“.
jelenko
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Something fishy about the video.
First, what a coincidence that someone was videoing at the very moment it happened - red flag.
The, ahem, rounds in the box appear to be nose up - primers weren't exposed.
Since the guy narrating seems to know his way around ammo, I assume his use of the word 'bullet' was chosen for his intended audience - i.e., people who are not familiar with ammo and guns.
First, what a coincidence that someone was videoing at the very moment it happened - red flag.
The, ahem, rounds in the box appear to be nose up - primers weren't exposed.
Since the guy narrating seems to know his way around ammo, I assume his use of the word 'bullet' was chosen for his intended audience - i.e., people who are not familiar with ammo and guns.
They could refer to 'ammo' left in the truck. Doesn't seem offensive.
I totally agree about horrible use of 'caliber'. Whenever I see it I know the source is ignorant, no matter who they are.
Generations of reloaders refer to sizing interference as tension, or CBTO as land touching length.
And these notions seem perpetuated everywhere.
10XSHOOTER
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Who is going to replay this on April 1st?
jds holler
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I've had lots of bullets go off. Sometimes two or three inches out of the group, and sometimes completely off the target at longer ranges. jd
Believe it or not this has happened to me.
I was firing on the range one day at Bragg. One piece of brass came out of my pistol spinning fast and happened to hit the primer of another cartridge in an open box of ammo on the ground. I wouldn't have believed it either if I hadn't seen it.
D Coots
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Reminds me of my girlfriend named Bullets one night long ago in the back seat of my car....
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I saw the first minute...it looked fake...and I don’t buy it... from experience....the empty case won't set off the primer...it doesn't have enough energy...and hitting exactly on the rim so as to get below the surface of the case head where the primer is located approximately .004" below the solid case head. I'd say ain't happening...look at the AR bolt carrier and it's speed, the free floating firing pin only slightly dents the primer with its sharp point, on loading a round.
As I recently fired a 380 acp into a box of 500 22 LR at a shooting pit I thought someone left an empty cardboard box. Blew 22 LR everywhere separated many cases from bullets, huge dents in cases ...nothing went bang...also picked up hundred of good 22LR to shoot. I have done other experiments with live ammo on purpose including 12 gauge.
Then...the man with the expertise started talking...and I couldn't stand to listen anymore.
As I recently fired a 380 acp into a box of 500 22 LR at a shooting pit I thought someone left an empty cardboard box. Blew 22 LR everywhere separated many cases from bullets, huge dents in cases ...nothing went bang...also picked up hundred of good 22LR to shoot. I have done other experiments with live ammo on purpose including 12 gauge.
Then...the man with the expertise started talking...and I couldn't stand to listen anymore.
odie
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Or how about "left my shells in my PICKUP".
My own little peeve ,need a CDL to drive a truck
Road Tractor.Or how about "left my shells in my PICKUP".
My own little peeve ,need a CDL to drive a truck
U.S.Army tanks main gun rounds have a primer that requires both being struck by the firing pin and 14 volts DC to set off the primer. This is by design so if a main gun round is dropped case head first and the primer is impacted, the round will not be set off and erupt injuring the tank crew. And yes, that big cartridge is officially referred to as a round as per U.S.Army terminology including small arms cartridges.
The tank main gun is the term used as in reference to caliber size, and it’s to big to be man portable. But then there is the term machine gun. So go ponder about that.
Small arms cartridges are referred to as rounds. A trick question in the Army is how many rounds can a M16 hold. First to answer correctly doesn’t have to “pull” guard duty.
I still use both terms, cartridge or rounds. I do use correct terminology when it comes to firearms and any components. The three years stint I did in the U.S.Army, correct terminology had better been used or one would receive a lecture or a serious brow beating by both officers and NCOs. The most humorous thing I thought was the saying during basic training taught by Drill Sargents was,
This is my rifle. (Holding a M16 over ones head)
This is my gun. (Grabbing ones crotch)
This is for fighting. (While still holding the M16 over ones head)
This is for fun. (While still holding ones crotch)
As I stated earlier, the military is extremely ardent about correct terminology about everything. This is for continuity of terminology. In the heat of battle, confusion of terminology can lead to loss of soldiers, or the entire battle.
If one wants to point a finger at the most grievous miss use of firearms terminology, and technology, blame Hollywierd and TV.
The tank main gun is the term used as in reference to caliber size, and it’s to big to be man portable. But then there is the term machine gun. So go ponder about that.
Small arms cartridges are referred to as rounds. A trick question in the Army is how many rounds can a M16 hold. First to answer correctly doesn’t have to “pull” guard duty.
I still use both terms, cartridge or rounds. I do use correct terminology when it comes to firearms and any components. The three years stint I did in the U.S.Army, correct terminology had better been used or one would receive a lecture or a serious brow beating by both officers and NCOs. The most humorous thing I thought was the saying during basic training taught by Drill Sargents was,
This is my rifle. (Holding a M16 over ones head)
This is my gun. (Grabbing ones crotch)
This is for fighting. (While still holding the M16 over ones head)
This is for fun. (While still holding ones crotch)
As I stated earlier, the military is extremely ardent about correct terminology about everything. This is for continuity of terminology. In the heat of battle, confusion of terminology can lead to loss of soldiers, or the entire battle.
If one wants to point a finger at the most grievous miss use of firearms terminology, and technology, blame Hollywierd and TV.
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