IIRC, lead ‘round ball’ projectiles intended for black powder firearms travel a lot farther than BBs; and home-made incendiary projectiles (made from “strike anywhere” matches & wire ;>) were also reputed to be fun...
“home-made incendiary projectiles (made from “strike anywhere” matches & wire ;>) were also reputed to be fun...”
You used to be able to go to the drug store and buy the ingredients for black powder. It was embarrassing going to school with no eyebrows.