a bit of a random question for 50cal

• Oct 2, 2018

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BM50cal

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Oct 2, 2018

what if an inert 50cal cartridge was filled with water, the primer cap drilled out, tapped and replaced with a bolt, and placed in a freezer?

will the expanding water push the bullet out of the cartridge?

or instead of a freezer, the cartridge is heated by a flame ? would the increased pressure force the bullet out?

 

• Oct 2, 2018

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Shortround6

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Kind of depends on how good the sealant/adhesive is in the case neck.
You might just bulge the case walls.

 

• Oct 5, 2018

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mad_max

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Shortround6 said:

You might just bulge the case walls.

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I'd say you will bulge the case wall. But then what would I know!

 

• Oct 5, 2018

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vikingBerserker

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Freeze: bulge and move the bullet slightly.
Heat: push out the bullet

 

• Oct 5, 2018

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special ed

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You could find someone who reloads .50 rounds. They can pull the bullet without damage or drilling. A larger gun shop that sells reloading gear may know of someone who shoots big bore stuff. Maybe an armorer at a National guard armory can do it.