pyropulsion Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 (edited) I would like something simpler than all the ingredients that are required to make something comparable to a Tannerite type mixture. I would just prefer to not keep antimony trisulfate and ammonium nitrate around. I am looking for something that is still impact sensitive, so a much too sensitive nitrogen triiodide will not work for me. Not much you can do with it once it is dry, so it would have to dry on the premises. I am considering potassium chlorate and sulfur, but I am wondering how "stable" it is. Does anyone have experience with the amount of force required to initialize, as well as the energy generated. I have not found any charts on it yet. My last thought is copper thermite, but I have only used this in small quantities for testing (<30g), and I have not tried to set this off yet by impact. *Note: all ignitions are done remotely or by a long fuse. The end product will be activated by a firearm at a safe location. This is for personal use on my own property. thank you all Edited July 3, 2011 by pyropulsion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabuse00 Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 potassium chlorate and sulfurI don't think you need compositions that sensitive if you're going to shoot it. Some people even set of simple Ammonal this way. Maybe simple KNO3 flash like 50/30/20 is an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumbles Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 What kind of weapon were you looking to use? You can match power with sensitivity. Lower powered ammunition like a .22 require more sensitive targets than higher powered stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyropulsion Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 What kind of weapon were you looking to use? You can match power with sensitivity. Lower powered ammunition like a .22 require more sensitive targets than higher powered stuff. I would be mainly using a .40 cal s&w pistol, but would like to be able to use .22 as well. Lastly...if even possible and that is why I brought up such sensitive mixtures, I have an airsoft gun that I use for more trigger time. It is modeled after my Sig p229, and it would be nice to have a report, but not necessary. I thought if copper thermite was sensitive enough, perhaps it would do the job. Thanks for your input. As always safety first. No amount of fun is worth losing a beloved member :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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