JDNJ1985 0 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hey guys, I recently found out that my range prohibits armor piercing rounds. I don't believe they prohibit magnetic rounds because of brush conditions in the woods, but perhaps only because they are armor piercing, ?? I'm not exactly sure... Are the military classic rounds armor piercing? It would suck to not be able to use this ammo anymore. -Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bshoop13 0 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 They are not armor piercing. They have a bimetal jacket and a steel case that attracks to a magnet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalioth 405 Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 "Armor piercing" is a bugaboo term that was misused by the antis and now we can't import cheap steel cored ammunition any more. It also serves to confuse folks. The commies used steel for decades in their ammunition because it was easier to work with than lead, copper and brass. The steel alloys used closely approximated the material they were used in place of. True armor piercing rounds have a hardened alloy steel core. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
csspecs 1,987 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Yep the steel jackets are really soft steel... They do make some sparks if you shoot rocks, but you should not be doing that anyway. If your range is indoors they may be worried that the jackets will damage the steel in their range... And they are right it will, even soft steel is a bit harder than the brass or copper that their range is likely made to be safe with. If your outdoors then don't worry about it and explain what it is if need be. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDNJ1985 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Thanks much for the replies guys. I figured that was true. Even though the round has a (brass??) covering to it, it most likely has some magnetic metals mixed in with it, right? My range is pretty great actually. It is outdoors and is an NRA advocate of NJ. Everyone there is pretty pro-gun. I want to buy an M1 Garand and the best deal on that type of ammo if the Greek surplus stuff which attracts a magnet. I just think it would be hard to explain the situation to a range officer without them actually cutting open the round. They do have Garand matches there regularly as well, so I suppose they would be a bit sympathetic to my situation. Thanks guys. -Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
topmaul 42 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Take one bullet pull the warhead off of it, hold it with pliers then get a lighter and melt the lead out you will not find a steel penitrator in it. That is proof positive or take the round and cut it in half with a leatherman, that should prove it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mstranglr 9 Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Steel Ammo can and does start wildfires. A few of the big wildfires we had in California last year were caused by steel bullets. The ranges around here dont allow specifically because of this, they have seen it happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDNJ1985 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 Steel Ammo can and does start wildfires. A few of the big wildfires we had in California last year were caused by steel bullets. The ranges around here dont allow specifically because of this, they have seen it happen. Are you referring to steel core or steel jacket ammo? -Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDNJ1985 0 Posted January 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2009 I found out both types of ammo are ok to shoot at my range. Steel jacketed is ok, steel core not ok. thanks guys -Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MD_Willington 11 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Steel Ammo can and does start wildfires. A few of the big wildfires we had in California last year were caused by steel bullets. The ranges around here dont allow specifically because of this, they have seen it happen. I shot a steel T-post at the farm with some Wolf out of a Russian SKS and it busted a chunk off, it did start to smolder, luckily it was after harvest and we were also shooting jugs of water, so we put it out right away... so yeah it can happen. We were also shooting "Great Stuff" foam in a can... now that makes one hell of a mess.. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsen 86 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 We were also shooting "Great Stuff" foam in a can... now that makes one hell of a mess.. LOL HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA! Best thing I've heard all week. Thanks for those images in my head. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MD_Willington 11 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Yeah, I'm trying to decide which is messier, great stuff or the big ass generic "cream corn" in a can... lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saigaczech 9 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Never had any problem with Wolf ammo myself. Members at my rifle range go through tons of it every year and that is in a heavily wooded forest area. I mainly stock pile it as SHTF supplies for my AKs and SKS. To each his own I guess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
U.S. Pratorean 1,234 Posted January 25, 2009 Report Share Posted January 25, 2009 Yeah, I'm trying to decide which is messier, great stuff or the big ass generic "cream corn" in a can... lol shaving cream. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DMGunn 1 Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 Yeah, I'm trying to decide which is messier, great stuff or the big ass generic "cream corn" in a can... lol shaving cream. Cool. I'm gonna try the shaving cream. Should be lots easier to clean up than "Great Stuff". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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