Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/01/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thank you for the explanation Jay. Gerry > On 30 Jan 2016, at 04:19, Jay Burleson <leica at jayburleson.com> wrote: > > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information