Safe to fire

BattleRifleG3 · 09-12-2002, 08:13 PM

I remember when a fellow who worked at Sarco died as an old rifle he was firing exploded. I was wondering how one would inspect a gun to be sure it was safe to fire.
I've heard of some sort of X-ray that they use on cannons for re-enactments that is supposed to detect microscopic cracks. Anyone know more about this?

oneastrix · 09-12-2002, 09:44 PM

Tie a lanyard to the trigger. Place the rifle between two sacks of dog food (I have a huge boxer, so I always have dog food in my truck), step back about 25 paces, and yank away!

No, I'm sure there are ways to check in the shop. I just don't know a bunch about old guns.

ltcboy · 09-12-2002, 11:28 PM

That man was altering ammo and not fireing spec ammo in the old rifle he was fireing. I know that there have been many posts that will back this up.

WyrTwister · 09-14-2002, 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by BattleRifleG3
I remember when a fellow who worked at Sarco died as an old rifle he was firing exploded. I was wondering how one would inspect a gun to be sure it was safe to fire.
I've heard of some sort of X-ray that they use on cannons for re-enactments that is supposed to detect microscopic cracks. Anyone know more about this?

Could take it to a machine shop that does Magnaflux testing .

I reccomend a good visual examination of the rifle . Then check headspace .

Lastly , use correct ammo loaded within specs .

Wyr
God Bless

09-12-2002, 08:13 PM	#1
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,609 Images: 13	Safe to fire - How to know I remember when a fellow who worked at Sarco died as an old rifle he was firing exploded. I was wondering how one would inspect a gun to be sure it was safe to fire. I've heard of some sort of X-ray that they use on cannons for re-enactments that is supposed to detect microscopic cracks. Anyone know more about this?

09-12-2002, 09:44 PM	#2
oneastrix Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: on the road Posts: 5,247	Tie a lanyard to the trigger. Place the rifle between two sacks of dog food (I have a huge boxer, so I always have dog food in my truck), step back about 25 paces, and yank away! No, I'm sure there are ways to check in the shop. I just don't know a bunch about old guns. __________________ There's no one more thankful to sit at the table, than the one who best remembers hunger's pain.

09-12-2002, 11:28 PM	#3
ltcboy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chicagoland area Posts: 496	That man was altering ammo and not fireing spec ammo in the old rifle he was fireing. I know that there have been many posts that will back this up. __________________ Up Bin Laden's ***!