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Old military tracer would burn out a barrel.
Fred

All the 7.62 tracer I have used ignites way down range - some Malaysian stuff that does not ignite until 350 - 400 yards out and RG that ignites after 100 yards. I believe it is called dark ignition and I was told by someone involved with ammunition research that nothing much is happening in the barrel that would cause any damage. That said 22lr might be a whole different kettle of fish as the ignition process is simpler and due to restricted range it lights almost immediately. In any case I would imagine that the tracer compound burns cooler than propellant gases, but if the burn is initiated in the barrel there might be some corrosive residue requiring a good clean after shooting.

Just need a .22 version of a sterling then we can all play stormtroopers!!

MistAgain wrote:£15.00 for 50 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At that price i expect a nubile young lady to come with each box .

Thats cheap!.....the 54r tracer I got was a £1 a round, bought the last 300!

Not had a problem shooting it as the tracer compound doesn't ignite until it gets 80-100m, barrel no dirtier afterwards than with standard Russian military ammo.

I don't understand why any body would waste good money on tracer ammunition of any caliber. I don't get it at all. But feel free its your money you are wasting.

Alpha1 wrote:I don't understand why any body would waste good money on tracer ammunition of any caliber. I don't get it at all. But feel free its your money you are wasting.

It comes in handy when shooting at 1000m at Sennybridge with the Dragunov , that's the reason I bought it......and because I could!.

Bradaz, where do I sign? Alpha1, cheer up man, laser beams from guns are cool. You can get an evening of them for the price of pub visit.

Wasted money. Tsk.

I've seen people spend £250 on a HiFi power cable.

Alpha1 wrote:I don't understand why any body would waste good money on tracer ammunition of any caliber. I don't get it at all. But feel free its your money you are wasting.

When you are at Lydd or Sennybridge tracer is perfect for ranging targets and proving wind estimation, those fig 11's are a bugger to hit on the best of days.
Then there is the "tracer through the APC window" challenge - it's great FUN but if that's not your thing......

What ever floats your boat crack on.