You know they use black powder blanks in this competition? “Mounted shooting uses black powder theatrical blanks with no bullet.[13] Companies such as Western Stage Props, Buffalo Blanks, Circle E Blanks, Lonesome Pine, and Whitehouse Blanks, manufacture certified ammunition for competition. These blanks were originally used in movie production and on the theatrical stage so that flame and smoke can be seen from the muzzle of the firearm. This burning powder will break a balloon target out to approximately twenty feet.[4]”
Exactly, you don’t have to be spot on. I’ve dropped in on the monthly mounted match at Founder’s Ranch a few times.
I wish all on this thread would actually read your response because you hit the truth. First off, there was no muzzle lift from any shots proving that there were no projectiles exiting the barrel. Secondly, each shot sounded exactly like a round fired without a powder charge,,,, only an ignited primer. Thirdly,,,, your right on the cash. I wouldn’t want to be in front of a gun firing blanks,,,, you WILL need a doctor.