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SailDesign · 04-12-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PK198105

lol we were posting at the same time lol. but doesn't it have to do with the density of water ?

Not that I know of.

GeneW · 04-12-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PK198105

lol we were posting at the same time lol. but doesn't it have to do with the density of water ?

I am not exactly sure. What I've heard is that the clearances inside of a 22 caliber bore are small enough that water there is subject to capillary action and will cause fractures or damage to the bore great enough to initiate a rupture if one attempts to shoot down them "wet".

I don't know. I make sure that the bores are clear of water before I shoot.

Gene

GeneW · 04-12-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ka0sx

5 points if you can guess the caliber of my new rifle, 500 points if you can guess what rifle =P

It's a belted magnum, which means it's a hunting firearm. AFAIK no commercially made semi auto uses belted magnums. Might be a Weatherby but I hope not. Don't like the "Run Up" business.

My money says it's a heavier magnum, maybe the 338 or larger. Probably a bolt action. God knows who.

Gene

SailDesign · 04-12-2009, 04:41 PM

Found the reference. From an NRA Reprint called "British Enfield Rifles"

Bob_VT · 04-12-2009, 07:23 PM

22 cal military is the current 5.56 mm (aka .223) AR type. Yes water filled barrels can explode but it is rare. It is harder to drain water from a .22 cal then a .30 cal. The water will act an an obstruction and create a barrel blockage

The worst part of people reloading for the .303 is the mistake of a reloader using the wrong bullet. FYI a .303 bullet is actually a .311 diameter and people routinely use .308 bullets which do not properly engage the barrel and keyhole with wild fliers.

In my lifetime I have seen 5 weapon incidents/accidents and none involved a 22 caliber.

I saw a M-60 machine gun blow up and scar the shooter up, I have seen a .44 pistol blow a cylinder in half, a 50 cal machine gun blow a barrel off and split the receiver in half, I have seen the breech blow off a tanks 105 mm main gun and break the gunners legs and I had a sear spring break inside a 45 ACP pistol which emptied all 7 rounds in a split second.

SailDesign · 04-13-2009, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by PK198105

we need a fluid dynamics engineer or a phd

A Naval Architect is not good enough for you? Pah!

04-12-2009, 07:23 PM	#5
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	22 cal military is the current 5.56 mm (aka .223) AR type. Yes water filled barrels can explode but it is rare. It is harder to drain water from a .22 cal then a .30 cal. The water will act an an obstruction and create a barrel blockage The worst part of people reloading for the .303 is the mistake of a reloader using the wrong bullet. FYI a .303 bullet is actually a .311 diameter and people routinely use .308 bullets which do not properly engage the barrel and keyhole with wild fliers. In my lifetime I have seen 5 weapon incidents/accidents and none involved a 22 caliber. I saw a M-60 machine gun blow up and scar the shooter up, I have seen a .44 pistol blow a cylinder in half, a 50 cal machine gun blow a barrel off and split the receiver in half, I have seen the breech blow off a tanks 105 mm main gun and break the gunners legs and I had a sear spring break inside a 45 ACP pistol which emptied all 7 rounds in a split second. __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

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