Ice Pellets

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^^

I used to do that with some surplus 760's that were kicking around that didn't hold up too much pressure, but still kind of shot. I used to also do dandelion shooting with just the air, pretty much point blank. 'Cause I had nothing else better to do...

I also used to do more dangerous (really stupid) things when I got older, that I'd never dare mention on the Interwebz or in 2021 in general... But hey, that's what the 90's were all about. lol

I look back and wonder how I'm still here...

[jmoronic]

^^

I used to do that with some surplus 760's that were kicking around that didn't hold up too much pressure, but still kind of shot. I used to also do dandelion shooting with just the air, pretty much point blank. 'Cause I had nothing else better to do...

I also used to do more dangerous (really stupid) things when I got older, that I'd never dare mention on the Interwebz or in 2021 in general... But hey, that's what the 90's were all about. lol

I look back and wonder how I'm still here...

You and me both. I'm still here and have all of my limbs, but that was a different time. I still use one of my 760's for bug deterrent. Sometimes just air, or if it needs more juice add a little salt. It will work like a high powered bug assault gun   

[Chris USA]

I like the idea that someone mentioned before,... about glue gun projectiles. Cut off the stick and use as is (assuming fit is ok) or "cast" your own with some hot glue. It would be like rubber bullets I suppose. The seal should be real good. The lighter weight should make for some impressive fps. A little silicone spray should make them less grippy. A break barrel would be a real good test subject. (I have none)

[Steve The Chimney Sweep]

^^
I also used to do more dangerous (really stupid) things when I got older, that I'd never dare mention on the Interwebz or in 2021 in general... But hey, that's what the 90's were all about. lol

You should have been around in the late '70's and early '80's, I remember this one time at band camp, wait wrong story.
 The kid down the street had a 2 older bothers that always had a bag or 3 of M80's and I had sling shots, that was fun.

We also did stupid things with our BB guns, won't say but heavy coats and eye pro was required as well as a 3 pump rule...

[Mark Davis]

Hot glue bullets can be cast in a mold, release agent is a real good idea. Release agent is hard to remove when you want to cast lead bullets again.
Standard glue sticks are .45 caliber, small glue sticks are 30 cal.

[Nvreloader]

Here is some more info on Glueboolits, they even mention using air guns/molds also,
Lots of reading, Poster Banger Jim has the best info on the methods etc.

https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?404028-Do-you-lube-your-Hot-Glue-Bullets&highlight=glue+gun+boolets

Post #5 and #10
Here some more info,
https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?17577-Casting-hot-glue-boolits

HTH's,
Don

[SwampHunter]

Now I'm starting to wonder if we all have a beater gun that will shoot anything that will fit in the barrel?
BB / pellet / dart / wad of paper / tooth pick / match stick / salt / ETC. (the salt works great on flying bugs)

As a kid, me and the neighbors stuffed everything that would fit in our Red Ryder's and cheap pistols. Partly out of curiosity, partly because we were poor and would run out of BBs.

^^^^^^^^^this part^^^^^
I had a 760 that i sawed the barrel off of, and it was subject to be loaded with anything that would fit into it, or down it....including bicycle spokes a few times 

[jmoronic]

Now I'm starting to wonder if we all have a beater gun that will shoot anything that will fit in the barrel?
BB / pellet / dart / wad of paper / tooth pick / match stick / salt / ETC. (the salt works great on flying bugs)

As a kid, me and the neighbors stuffed everything that would fit in our Red Ryder's and cheap pistols. Partly out of curiosity, partly because we were poor and would run out of BBs.

^^^^^^^^^this part^^^^^
I had a 760 that i sawed the barrel off of, and it was subject to be loaded with anything that would fit into it, or down it....including bicycle spokes a few times 

Love my SB 760

[jmoronic]

I used my SB 760 to start the camp fire this weekend.
Loader her up with strike anywhere matches and shot at the fire pit.
I took a while, but I was not in any hurry 

[JuryRigger]

I used my SB 760 to start the camp fire this weekend.
Loader her up with strike anywhere matches and shot at the fire pit.
I took a while, but I was not in any hurry 

I do believe that is the very first time I've ever heard about incendiary airgun ammo.... 
Jesse

[SwampHunter]

Now I'm starting to wonder if we all have a beater gun that will shoot anything that will fit in the barrel?
BB / pellet / dart / wad of paper / tooth pick / match stick / salt / ETC. (the salt works great on flying bugs)

As a kid, me and the neighbors stuffed everything that would fit in our Red Ryder's and cheap pistols. Partly out of curiosity, partly because we were poor and would run out of BBs.

^^^^^^^^^this part^^^^^
I had a 760 that i sawed the barrel off of, and it was subject to be loaded with anything that would fit into it, or down it....including bicycle spokes a few times 

Love my SB 760

Smh...thats just wrong.......I love it!!! Now i want one

[subscriber]

It is easy and even fun to take an engineering approach to solve the technical challenges.  However, I think that asking the OP's question about ice projectiles that melt and leave no evidence sounds like something that should not be discussed on an airgun forum.  Or any public forum...  The reason being the, "why would you want to do that?" 

Any official legitimate purpose has access to more serious hardware and immunity from having to explain projectile fragments.  Any unofficial purpose is automatically illegitimate.  Thus, even providing ideas could be deemed aiding and abetting.   Thus, I vote this thread be nipped in the bud.

[Ronno6]

It is easy and even fun to take an engineering approach to solve the technical challenges.  However, I think that asking the OP's question about ice projectiles that melt and leave no evidence sounds like something that should not be discussed on an airgun forum.  Or any public forum...  The reason being the, "why would you want to do that?" 

Any official legitimate purpose has access to more serious hardware and immunity from having to explain projectile fragments.  Any unofficial purpose is automatically illegitimate.  Thus, even providing ideas could be deemed aiding and abetting.   Thus, I vote this thread be nipped in the bud.

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm,

I clearly stated that my motivation on this topic was "just the musings of an idle mind on a long bicycle ride...."
I have no agenda. No "illegitimate....purpose..."
I rather resent the implication.

Should you be concerned with forum liability issues, you should pursue your concerns with those who ask
assistance with sighting in scopes in order that they can hit what they aim at....
Or which air rifle or pellet has the best ballistics or carries the most impact energy......or........ ?
Certainly innocent requests for target shooters or plinkers or game hunters (depending on the "game" in question) but could be considered enabling to those who would use their airguns to more nefarious ends.......

[avator]

Ice pellets? I highly doubt those are on any hitman's 'must have' list.
And as for me.. maybe interesting for some but I'm not gonna put any frozen liquid of any type in my guns.

Let's try to be nice to each other. I'm sure many of have eaten a worm or mud pie at some point in our lives just to see how it tastes. And just maybe, some liked it.

[JuryRigger]

I don't think Subscriber meant to accuse you of anything; but if you think about your initial topic plus this statement:

No specific caliber....just the musings of an idle mind on a long bicycle ride....

I have always wondered if a coroner could adequately determine cause of death if one choked
to death on a piece of ice, which them melted........

I have heard of glass bullets, so merging the two ideas was kinda like inventing peanut butter cups........

You've got to admit that the two together could paint a creepy picture... So while I don't think anybody was accusing you of nefarious intent; I think maybe you could see how it could look "off" without necessarily being "off"... Though if I was to be perfectly honest; (again just my honest feelings here!) I wish that I had not posted in this thread...
JMHO, only trying to point out that an innocent musing in your head, when put down on paper can look entirely different than what it was...
Jesse

[avator]

I think it's best to take a different direction in this thread or it will have to be locked up.
Often times the initial topic of a thread is not against forum rules but it certainly begs to go into that direction.
Just for the record, if not for humans thinking outside the box we may very well still be dragging our wives around by the hair.... just sayin'.

[JuryRigger]

 I still like the dry ice gyrojet pellet idea... I have actually wondered if an externally heated barrel could not speed things up in a PCP, since the air cools as it expands; the key would be keeping the temp consistent for a low ES...
A Stirling airgun of sorts?
Jesse

[Ronno6]

I guess, in many instances, the world is not ready for my creative notions......
The inside of my head is a very cluttered place......some of the clutter even scares ME !!

Anyway, onward and upward.

[jmoronic]

It is true in todays world, if you even alude to bodily harm you will be on a watch list.
I know what's in this thread is all in fun, and we all know what is right and wrong, but big brother still watches.

[jmoronic]

I guess, in many instances, the world is not ready for my creative notions......
The inside of my head is a very cluttered place......some of the clutter even scares ME !!

Anyway, onward and upward.

I know what you mean, I have come up with some crazy ideas, but building them is a completely differant story.
Knowing and building are two differant things, the latter will bring prison time.