Second picture of expansion
https://files.catbox.moe/bcb76j.jpgI only fired one round into some jugs for an expansion test (5.2" barrel), and saved the rest (had two boxes of 50). It expanded to 1.8x its original size, and retained 100% mass. And one shot accuracy test all ended up in a single hole. Overall cartridge weight varied by about 2-3 grains, although I didn't think to measure America ammo to compare; might do that when I get home. No velocity test though. Made it into the third bottle and slightly cracked the fourth (likely hydroshock). Bottle #2 was an Arizona gallon turned sideways (back to front longside, not top/bottom)
This is probably the perfect scenario for it though with a long barrel and only plastic.
I picked it up for my shtf hording stash and was highly sceptical, not knowing if it would even work properly. Now I'm more than happy to add it to my backup pile.
[ + ] Glowbright
[ - ] Glowbright 4 points 1.4 yearsJan 3, 2023 11:59:30 ago (+4/-0)
Brown Bear: Steel cased crap that is only good for plinking. Will not be very accurate and you should expect some misfires. WIll rust in the box if not stored in humidity controlled environment
Silver Bear: Nickle plated cases. Mid-grade quality; generally reliable and suitable but the stockpile.
Golden Bear: The premium offering. Brass cases, tighter tolerances and better accuracy.
[ + ] beece
[ - ] beece 0 points 1.4 yearsJan 3, 2023 16:13:23 ago (+0/-0)*
[ + ] JewChipper
[ - ] JewChipper 3 points 1.4 yearsJan 3, 2023 12:17:35 ago (+3/-0)
Brass ones don't.
That's why people hate Russian rounds, and there's more reasons.
https://www.pewpewtactical.com/brass-vs-steel-ammo/#toc1
[ + ] Spaceman84
[ - ] Spaceman84 1 point 1.4 yearsJan 3, 2023 13:01:02 ago (+1/-0)
[ + ] ArnoBreker
[ - ] ArnoBreker 0 points 1.4 yearsJan 3, 2023 17:42:10 ago (+0/-0)
[ + ] Spaceman84
[ - ] Spaceman84 0 points 1.4 yearsJan 3, 2023 17:51:47 ago (+0/-0)
[ + ] AugustineOfHippo2
[ - ] AugustineOfHippo2 3 points 1.4 yearsJan 3, 2023 11:50:59 ago (+3/-0)
After about 80 rounds through the AR, the casings began to stick in the chamber due to the burnt powder residue.
[ + ] ruck_feddit
[ - ] ruck_feddit 2 points 1.4 yearsJan 3, 2023 16:24:59 ago (+2/-0)
[ + ] MayhemInChief
[ - ] MayhemInChief [op] 1 point 1.4 yearsJan 3, 2023 17:42:25 ago (+1/-0)
[ + ] Laputois
[ - ] Laputois 2 points 1.4 yearsJan 3, 2023 14:55:04 ago (+2/-0)*
[ + ] MayhemInChief
[ - ] MayhemInChief [op] 0 points 1.4 yearsJan 3, 2023 17:54:15 ago (+0/-0)
Like I said. It's for stockpile, and will be squeezed after my good jhp, and before my fmj.
[ + ] GrayDragon
[ - ] GrayDragon 0 points 1.4 yearsJan 3, 2023 13:47:23 ago (+0/-0)
[ + ] Rotteuxx
[ - ] Rotteuxx 1 point 1.4 yearsJan 3, 2023 14:07:34 ago (+1/-0)