Ammo question

[Cleetus]

Ok, looking at rounds for my .44 special, seeing some that are cowboy load.

What the heck is that?

[FatalException0E]

Ok, looking at rounds for my .44 special, seeing some that are cowboy load.

What the heck is that?
Tranquilizers, so you only stun the sheep.:D

[Archer]

BBs arent they :D

[Major Kong]

Ok, looking at rounds for my .44 special, seeing some that are cowboy load.

What the heck is that?
Normally they are low velocity loads.

[jaeger]

Typically 25-30% slower than normal rounds.

[Ya_know]

Typically 25-30% slower than normal rounds.

They're perfect for you Cleetus! It will give you more time to aim... :p

[Archer]

Typically 25-30% slower than normal rounds.

So they dont go BANG! just fftt! bit like a second rate firework.I guess Cleetus wont be shooting any burglers any time soon :D

[ilovetheusers]

Typically 25-30% slower than normal rounds.

Why would one want that?

[Ya_know]

Why would one want that?


If you lead to far ahead, it gives your target a chance to catch up... :p

[Cleetus]

If you lead to far ahead, it gives your target a chance to catch up... :p
oh crap, that was actually pretty damned good

[jaeger]

Why would one want that?

Lower velocity means lower penetration which makes the round less likely to go busting through the bad guy, the wall behind him, and your kid. Lethality and stopping power aren't comprimised at close range as a low velocity round that stops in a guy does more damage than a high velocity round that goes straight through him.

[craigmodius]

cowboy load.

What the heck is that?

"Cowboy Load"...

...wasn't that the sequel to "Debbie Does Dallas"?

[Rogue1987]

A cowboy load is a lead bullet loaded with NORMAL black powder, not pyrodex or any thing else.

This infomation comes from a member of the single actin shooters club (a buddy of mine) :)

[geeksRus]

i love the smell of pyrodex in the morning...

[Rogue1987]

I love the smell of napalm in the mornin'