I'd say those fires are caused from 3 things... steel core bullets, tracer/inc. rounds, or explosive targets. A lead/copper bullet won't spark, and I suppose the ejected casing could start a fire if it had left over powder in it. A bb gun might spark on a steel target, but highly unlikely and who shoots steel with a bb gun unless they enjoy ricochets to the face. There just is no logic in this ban, and I will pester government people until I get the dumb answers I am looking for. They may even admit they are wrong, and then do nothing. Good times...
Arizona, isn't that where McClane is from?
Quote from: horseman76 on June 24, 2017, 10:50:35 AMI'm open 3 or 4 days a week for some casual target fun. That is if you like shooting in 108 + Temps that is!!But, it's a dry heat!
I'm open 3 or 4 days a week for some casual target fun. That is if you like shooting in 108 + Temps that is!!
Yup, central Arizona... I'm just trying to justify the logic. They mention gas guns, maybe the ones that run on propane scare them? Shooting bbs at a flint backstop I suppose could be an issue, but seriously how would a lead pellet and air start a fire? It's #6... https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd545982.pdf
Propane powered air guns? Who or whom uses propane powered air guns?
I have had a spark fly while shooting airguns. I was totally shocked by it since I too thought it wouldn't happen.A .177 lead pellet, I think it was a Meisterkulgen but it could have been a Crosman wadcutter, sent a very bright spark off a steel spinner I had set up in my basement. It looked just like it does in a cheap movie!Blue
Interesting, I'm guessing since most pellets aren't pure lead, either the tin or antimony they add to the mix caused the spark. You guys are not helping my case against the forest service lol, but thanks for telling your experience. I have written a respectful letter to the forest service asking them if they could provide an example of an airgun projectile starting a fire. We shall see how it pans out...