[Leica] [OM] New Photos: Mounted Shooting

[leica at jayburleson.com (Jay Burleson)]

Gerry,
The answer to that questions is dependent upon the powder used in the 
ammunition.

Ammunition loaded with "smokeless" powder, which is what has been used 
for 100+ years now, would have a minimal flame visible.
As shown here:
<http://cowboyshooting.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/six_shooter_large.jpg>

Loading with black powder, used from the beginning until roughly 1900, 
then, yes, you have a lot of smoke and flame.
Look here:
http://www.alloutdoor.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/black-powder-at-dusk.jpg

Jay

On 1/29/2016 6:29 AM, Gerry Walden wrote:
> Great action images Leo. I have absolutely no experience of this type of 
> event - would there be that much flame if real bullets were used?
>
> Gerry