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@SmashMartian wrote: shaddack: . Not sure about what grade it is (304? 316?), so it still may corrode if exposed to chlorides-containing sweat (human sweat is worse than seawater, pretty unpleasant...
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@shaddack wrote: Yes, I had a chunk of it in my shoulder for a while after that ill-advised attempt to fly Superman-style. It's however more expensive than 304, and therefore I have some doubts if it...
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@Mister44 wrote: shaddack: Nickel is allergenic. The skin may not react well to prolonged contact. I used to wear a nickle silver ring... I don't think they make stainless steel cases. They do make...
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@SmashMartian wrote: Mister44: I don't think they make stainless steel cases. They do make steel case. Usually it is lacquered. They make zinc plated too. Do they make Titanium cased shells? That's...
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@Mister44 wrote: Not that I am aware of. It would be expensive and what I understand it is hard to work with. There are plastic cased rounds though... That would be pretty hypoallergenic. Generally...
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@SmashMartian wrote: Mister44: Brass is preferred due to strength, low corrosion, re-usability, and its softer than steel so it won't erode the parts it slides against. That makes perfect sense,...
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@Mister44 wrote: I know you can hard chrome plate brass. That would look cool. It isn't fender shiny, but a sort of nice bright grey with a blue tint. They used to do it to brass paintball barrels....
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@SmashMartian wrote: Mister44: I know you can hard chrome plate brass. That would look cool. That's a neat idea. Combined with the the black silicone sleeve it would give a very definite pump-action...
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@shaddack wrote: Doitdoitdoitdoitdooeeeeeet! ...and post photos! Read full topic
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@Mister44 wrote: So no one bit on my humblebrag about my nice ear protectors? Read full topic
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@SmashMartian wrote: They're very nice. Can you pick up Test Match Special on them? Read full topic
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@Mister44 wrote: Maybe - if anyone nearby is listening to it. They are amplified. So it makes life like a movie where every little sound is heightened for effect. Just walking on gravel sound so cool....
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@Skeptic wrote: Mister44: So no one bit on my humblebrag about my nice ear protectors? Yeah, expensive and pathetic at noise reduction. I like the idea of the electronics but $305.06 for NRR 18dB is...
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@L_Mariachi wrote: Those are primers, not percussion caps. Percussion caps are discrete cups used with black powder firearms. Primers are pressed into the casing of jacketed ammunition. Read full topic
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@Fef wrote: I don't care how well the bullets are cleaned out; I would still be phobic that playing a really kickin' jam would blow my brains in. Read full topic
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@mikelipino wrote: Regardless how bad an idea this is, it's worth it for the Dark Tower reference. Well played! Read full topic
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@CLamb wrote: Interestingly the video doesn't show what the headline claims. The bullets are discarded and headphones are made out of the old shell casings. Read full topic
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@Mister44 wrote: I usually wear ear plugs with any muff, as the quieter it is, the calmer I am and the better I shoot. But they work fine with out plugs. When shooting at ranges it helps to be able to...
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@Skeptic wrote: Mister44: I usually wear ear plugs with any muff, as the quieter it is, the calmer I am and the better I shoot. But they work fine with out plugs. When shooting at ranges it helps to...
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@Mister44 wrote: To be honest, I never looked at the rating. They are EXTREMELY comfy with this gel like ear pads and feel like they seal around my ears better. I always thought they sounded as quiet...
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