SomebodyMakeRiderRepro
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Ok, I've tested this scientifically.
The results were mixed (in my opinion).
While the gun fired everytime, the velocities were all over the place, starting with a pathetic 647 fps (180 gr projectile - 167 ft. lbf) and ending with a respectable 987 fps ( 389 ft. lbf).
The load was exactly measured on a scale - 38 grains in each chamber. Chambers were degreased with acetone, dried, loaded and then sealed with crisco from the front, and beeswax from the rear (nipples). The gun was kept for ca ~6 months under room conditions of a Montana house.
Obviously even a beeswax coating is far from the seal you get with a self-contained metallic cartridge. Consistency being the main issue as is evidenced by different velocities in each chamber which I believe is due to different levels of moisture penetrating the seal and spoiling powder. Oil residue in chamber(s) is possible but highly unlikely as I did a thorough degreasing with acetone. On a side note, beeswax sealing of the kind I use is enough to make this gun fire underwater.
See for yourself:
The results were mixed (in my opinion).
While the gun fired everytime, the velocities were all over the place, starting with a pathetic 647 fps (180 gr projectile - 167 ft. lbf) and ending with a respectable 987 fps ( 389 ft. lbf).
The load was exactly measured on a scale - 38 grains in each chamber. Chambers were degreased with acetone, dried, loaded and then sealed with crisco from the front, and beeswax from the rear (nipples). The gun was kept for ca ~6 months under room conditions of a Montana house.
Obviously even a beeswax coating is far from the seal you get with a self-contained metallic cartridge. Consistency being the main issue as is evidenced by different velocities in each chamber which I believe is due to different levels of moisture penetrating the seal and spoiling powder. Oil residue in chamber(s) is possible but highly unlikely as I did a thorough degreasing with acetone. On a side note, beeswax sealing of the kind I use is enough to make this gun fire underwater.
See for yourself: