Weapons Allowed at The ODT Meet on May 19th
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FYI for everyone:
As far as I know, most all imported Russian ammo (Tula, Wolf, Bear, Surplus) has a bi-metal projectile, with a thin steel jacket and lead core. It is manufactured this way because copper is 'spensive.
Most ranges I have been to, even outdoor ranges that have steel targets, do not allow the use of any bi-metal projectiles. This includes any and all Russian imported ammo that would attract a magnet. I think its dumb, and have my doubts as to the real reasoning behind it, but the results are simple enough: I dont shoot there any more.
The ironic part is most places that ban Russian ammo have no problems with me shooting M855 penetrator ammo at their range. This ammo has a way higher damage factor than Russian bi-metal ammo, but of course no one on the Internets told the range monkeys to ban it, so they dont care.
(side note: its amazing that the average user on here knows more about guns and ammo than the average gun shop/range employee)
As far as I know, most all imported Russian ammo (Tula, Wolf, Bear, Surplus) has a bi-metal projectile, with a thin steel jacket and lead core. It is manufactured this way because copper is 'spensive.
Most ranges I have been to, even outdoor ranges that have steel targets, do not allow the use of any bi-metal projectiles. This includes any and all Russian imported ammo that would attract a magnet. I think its dumb, and have my doubts as to the real reasoning behind it, but the results are simple enough: I dont shoot there any more.
The ironic part is most places that ban Russian ammo have no problems with me shooting M855 penetrator ammo at their range. This ammo has a way higher damage factor than Russian bi-metal ammo, but of course no one on the Internets told the range monkeys to ban it, so they dont care.
(side note: its amazing that the average user on here knows more about guns and ammo than the average gun shop/range employee)
There might be some truth to that, I have noticed sparks while shooting bimetal jackets indoors. I don't think it could cause a fire, but who knows, maybe it could. Sandy Springs Gun Club doesn't seem to care, they allow just about anything there- full auto/rapid fire, cheap steel case ammo, suppressors. Hell, they rent full autos and I saw them give a guy tula ammo with a rental AK.
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