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To: Calvin Locke

Styrofoam is a danger, too—BBs can fly back at you with almost the same velocity.

Blackpowder, flint and lead ball—NOW THAT’S REAL SHOOTING!!


14 posted on 07/29/2012 5:44:19 AM PDT by Flintlock (-THE TRUTH--It's the NEW hate speech.)
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To: Flintlock; Calvin Locke
BBs are made of steel, that does not lose energy but retains it and rebounds.

Lead, such as pellets, transfers its energy on impact. Much safe. Of course you have to deal with the higher velocity.

19 posted on 07/29/2012 5:48:07 AM PDT by Copenhagen Smile (What if Jesus comes back like that?)
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To: Flintlock

“Blackpowder, flint and lead ball—NOW THAT’S REAL SHOOTING!!”

Amen....Preach it Brother!


20 posted on 07/29/2012 5:52:32 AM PDT by JoeDetweiler
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