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Re: tracer ammo ?
I'm not sure what you mean by "a lot" but generally speaking, its not a good idea to shoot tracers 100% (or in lengthy strings of fire) as they CAN cause barrel damage. While generally speaking, tracers ignite after leaving the barrel, that is not ALWAYS the case and even if they do get out of the barrel before lighting up, they can still leave deposits of bad stuff in your barrel, including small deposits of tracer compounds that burn REALLY hot and will certainly not help your barrel any at all. Most sources I know of recommend at a max of 1:1 (mix of ball and tracer), and frankly, I'd go heavier on the mix of ball ammo if you just HAVE to shoot tracers.
On the other hand...please be aware that tracers will also do a number when it comes to setting fires in dry conditions (even in not-all-that-dry conditions), so be VERY damned cautious of when/where you are shooting them and don't be "one of those" assholes.
I'm not sure what you mean by "a lot" but generally speaking, its not a good idea to shoot tracers 100% (or in lengthy strings of fire) as they CAN cause barrel damage. While generally speaking, tracers ignite after leaving the barrel, that is not ALWAYS the case and even if they do get out of the barrel before lighting up, they can still leave deposits of bad stuff in your barrel, including small deposits of tracer compounds that burn REALLY hot and will certainly not help your barrel any at all. Most sources I know of recommend at a max of 1:1 (mix of ball and tracer), and frankly, I'd go heavier on the mix of ball ammo if you just HAVE to shoot tracers.
On the other hand...please be aware that tracers will also do a number when it comes to setting fires in dry conditions (even in not-all-that-dry conditions), so be VERY damned cautious of when/where you are shooting them and don't be "one of those" assholes.
Re: tracer ammo ?
When I shoot tracers I go for a full 30 at a crack. Usualy 90rds max then a few standard ball rds at the end. I do not shoot tracers very offten.
When I shoot tracers I go for a full 30 at a crack. Usualy 90rds max then a few standard ball rds at the end. I do not shoot tracers very offten.
Re: tracer ammo ?
I have literally fired tens of thousands of tracer rounds 100% through multiple M16's full auto. The bigest issue I saw was the deposit of the red crap from the paint and some tracer funk in the action. No noticeable wear of the chrome bore was evident beyond normal wear from usage.
I have literally fired tens of thousands of tracer rounds 100% through multiple M16's full auto. The bigest issue I saw was the deposit of the red crap from the paint and some tracer funk in the action. No noticeable wear of the chrome bore was evident beyond normal wear from usage.
Re: tracer ammo ?
We do 9:1 ball-tracer for miniguns and 4:1 for .50 cals if that says anything to you.
We do 9:1 ball-tracer for miniguns and 4:1 for .50 cals if that says anything to you.
