Ammo question

**Cleetus** · December 28th, 2004, 02:48 PM

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

What the heck is that?

**FatalException0E** · December 28th, 2004, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by Cleetus

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.

**Archer** · December 28th, 2004, 03:10 PM

BBs arent they

**Major Kong** · December 28th, 2004, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by Cleetus

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** · December 28th, 2004, 03:21 PM

Typically 25-30% slower than normal rounds.

**Ya_know** · December 28th, 2004, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by jaeger

Typically 25-30% slower than normal rounds.

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

**Archer** · December 28th, 2004, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by jaeger

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

**ilovetheusers** · December 28th, 2004, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by jaeger

Typically 25-30% slower than normal rounds.

Why would one want that?

**Ya_know** · December 28th, 2004, 04:50 PM

Originally Posted by ilovetheusers

Why would one want that?

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

**Cleetus** · December 28th, 2004, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Ya_know

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

oh crap, that was actually pretty damned good

**jaeger** · December 28th, 2004, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by ilovetheusers

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** · December 28th, 2004, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by Cleetus

cowboy load.

What the heck is that?

"Cowboy Load"...

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

**Rogue1987** · December 28th, 2004, 08:54 PM

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)