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05-09-14 08:09 AM

What Happens When Ammo Burns?

? Well, watch the video and find out.
In short:

Quote:

SAAMI released an important video concerning ammo and fire. With professional fire-fighters standing by, over 400,000 rounds of ammo were incinerated in a series of eye-opening tests.

Video Timeline

2:10 Impact Test (ignited outside firearm)
3:40 65-foot Drop Test
5:08 Bullet Impact (.308 Win firing)
7:55 Blasting Cap Attacks
9:55 Bulldozer and Forklift Tests
12:20 Boxed Ammo Bonfire
15:37 Bonfire without Packaging
17:21 Retail Store Simulation Burn
20:55 Truck Trailer Burn

SOURCE:

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/...reveals-truth/

Aktungbby

05-09-14 10:51 AM

good info here! I'll rest a little easier. I keep all mine in a metal trunk that goes out of the house. Still not sure about three cans of black powder for re-enacting though. Thanks for that post.:salute:

Jimbuna

05-09-14 11:46 AM

Never had that responsibility with firearms, the ones I was connected to were always kept in an armoury.

swamprat69er

05-09-14 04:29 PM

Mine are in a fireproof safe.

Tango589

05-10-14 09:28 AM

What happens when ammo burns?

Short answer: nothing particularly exciting.

This is good to know from a safety viewpoint.:up:

fireftr18

05-10-14 09:01 PM

I never had the experience of having ammo go off while fighting a fire. I have heard stories from some of guys.

swamprat69er

05-10-14 09:24 PM

In the video it sounded like a string of ladyfinger firecrackers only not as fast to start.

Jimbuna

05-11-14 07:33 AM

How a Bullet Reacts in a Fire
http://www.ehow.com/info_8695985_bul...acts-fire.html

http://my.firefighternation.com/foru...nition-is-this

http://crimefictioncollective.blogsp...s-in-fire.html

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