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[Tim1877]

I'm looking to make some exploding targets I'm looking to make targets that will explode with a .22 will standard flash work or do I need something more sensitive any help is greatly appreciated

[Piccaso]

This topic was actually how I found this forum try this link ,also the search feature will bring up a few more threads on this subject. There is a lot of great info in here. Please be careful with some of these suggestions, flash can be used in a few ways but it is very dangerous.

https://www.amateurp...loding-targets/

Edited by Piccaso, 02 September 2019 - 12:55 PM.

[Mumbles]

A 22 probably requires something a bit more sensitive than standard 70/30. There are some sulfur containing mixes that might work. Adding titanium, which is abrasive, can help to initiate it more readily and makes a little more instersting effect when it goes.

[Arthur]

IMO something with smoke and sensitivity is what you are looking for. A .22 round has very little energy at any distance. Does your sporting goods store stock any such targets? it's usually easier to buy a packet than make a few and experiment and make some more. 

[Richtee]

I have had excellent results with .22 long rifle rounds and a mix of 1.5 antimony trisufide, 1.5 dark Al and 7 perc.

 

 Warning- you can drop it, but don’t stomp on it. Don’t drop it either    

 

The “sporting goods store” stuff (tannerite, typically) is only sensitive to high vel rounds.

Edited by Richtee, 07 September 2019 - 06:16 AM.

[FlareLauncher]

Thanks, Richtee - Im on the lookout for a more sensitive mix, and I look forward to trying it out.

 

  Warning- you can drop it, but don’t stomp on it. Don’t drop it either      

 

Sounds like sound counsel. I'll try to keep that in mind...