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.223 Blanks
« on: June 24, 2011, 02:40:20 PM »
Will .223 blanks run like normal ammo? Could a guy buy some, load up a 30 round mag and let 'er rip? No real reason why I want to, just wondering. If so, how is enough back pressure built up to cycle the bolt/carrier?

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Re: .223 Blanks
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2011, 03:16:49 PM »
Nope you need a blank adapter to hold enough pressure to cycle the action. Side note: those are highly corrosive and will dirty up an action like you can't believe.
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Re: .223 Blanks
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2011, 03:23:05 PM »
Roger, thanks.

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Re: .223 Blanks
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2011, 03:28:10 PM »
Nope you need a blank adapter to hold enough pressure to cycle the action. Side note: those are highly corrosive and will dirty up an action like you can't believe.
YA GOT THAT RIGHT, training missions were the fricken worst, made it to where i wouldnt even fire if thatwas all we had, cause it took along ass time to get your weapon clean enough to turn in :twocents:
my grandpa always said "if it aint broke dont fix it"

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Re: .223 Blanks
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2011, 03:31:11 PM »
 :yeah: :hello:
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Re: .223 Blanks
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2011, 03:55:32 PM »
I cannot count how many times we returned from training and how many cans of carb cleaner we went though...  :chuckle:
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Re: .223 Blanks
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2011, 04:36:20 PM »
Yes, if you are firing on an AR platform (or any other semi-auto) you need a blank adaptor.  They might work in a bolt action though :dunno:.
Woodchuck is right on about the carbon buildup though.  I still have nighmares about cleaning M-16s after blank firing missions.... :yike:
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Re: .223 Blanks
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2011, 04:40:46 PM »
If you want semi-auto you have to use the plug on the end of your gun. They will work singal action. Clean-clean and clean some more. :chuckle:

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Re: .223 Blanks
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2011, 04:42:14 PM »
Yes, if you are firing on an AR platform (or any other semi-auto) you need a blank adaptor.  They might work in a bolt action though :dunno:.
Woodchuck is right on about the carbon buildup though.  I still have nighmares about cleaning M-16s after blank firing missions.... :yike:

Carb cleaner and a power drill...shhhh  don't let the armorer find out... :chuckle:

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Re: .223 Blanks
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2011, 04:47:05 PM »
 :yeah: :chuckle:
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Re: .223 Blanks
« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2011, 09:09:14 AM »
Don't tell the armor that we also put them in the solvent tank, or that we bead blasted the bolt carrier and chamber of the M2.....  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: .223 Blanks
« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2011, 09:38:45 AM »
Don't tell the armor that we also put them in the solvent tank, or that we bead blasted the bolt carrier and chamber of the M2.....  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

$#@!ing mechanics... WE never had a solvent tank... >:(
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Re: .223 Blanks
« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2011, 09:42:16 AM »
on a side note a blank and a cleaning rod will take out small game like a squirrel at close range

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Re: .223 Blanks
« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2011, 09:55:54 AM »
on a side note a blank and a cleaning rod will take out small game like a squirrel at close range

...or a monkey...(but then the surviving ones follow your platoon and throw $hit at you for two days...) :bdid:
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Re: .223 Blanks
« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2011, 10:04:17 AM »
 :DOH:  :pee: thats funny

 


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