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Title: Any one remember THESE
Post by: tombogan03884 on June 22, 2009, 11:57:48 AM: People picking odd calibers in Badgersmilks poll reminded me of this, saw one in a gun store once baxck in the 70's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoffTmg9bxU

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyrojet
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: Pathfinder on June 22, 2009, 12:59:13 PM: Yes I do - wanted one ever since I saw it described in some magazine - Look, Life, one of those.
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: tombogan03884 on June 22, 2009, 01:35:47 PM: Not worth a crap besides the "COOL factor" along with everything else the accuracy was nearly non existant because the rockets spiraled in flight, but still cool. ;D
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: twyacht on June 22, 2009, 09:38:25 PM: Even nature finds a way.

Here's a .50 caliber crab....Really...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XC6I8iPiHT8

Here's some ingenuity, God Bless America. Home made 12 g.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZERhXURMMg&feature=related
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: fightingquaker13 on June 22, 2009, 10:16:57 PM: I remember an old episode of Future Weapons on Discovery I think. They were reviewing a full auto 12 gauge. One of the perks was these grenades that were saboted. When they left the barrel, the sabot wuld fall off and little fins would come out of the projecile. A bit Buck Rogers, but it amused the heck out of me.
FQ13
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: Kid Shelleen on June 22, 2009, 11:22:46 PM: Quote from: tombogan03884 on June 22, 2009, 01:35:47 PM
Not worth a crap besides the "COOL factor" along with everything else the accuracy was nearly non existant because the rockets spiraled in flight, but still cool. ;D
I had never seen or heard of it before. Thanks for the post. As you say a definite "COOL factor"
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: Badgersmilk on June 23, 2009, 02:00:20 AM: Looks fun anyway! With all the weird, over complex trigger mechanism's I've seen, that one might take the cake! No very complex, but... :-\
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: Badgersmilk on June 25, 2009, 12:55:21 PM: Just saw this to. Hmmm, with electrical tape holding it together what could go wrong?!?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNN8LAvyx38&NR=1
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: tombogan03884 on June 25, 2009, 01:53:09 PM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buZLlYOpqQ4&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4i9_kkg30o&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOzdK1yu3ds&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXkypeA5AME&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBbjt3OZydg&feature=related
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: Big Frank on July 07, 2009, 10:14:34 PM: I think the Gyrojet's shortcomings could be overcome if they used it like a conventional (but rocket powered) bullet in a cartridge. It would have full power at the muzzle then speed up as it got farther away.
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: MikeBjerum on July 09, 2009, 10:38:02 AM: Quote from: Badgersmilk on June 25, 2009, 12:55:21 PM
Just saw this to. Hmmm, with electrical tape holding it together what could go wrong?!?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNN8LAvyx38&NR=1

I love that highly calibrated scientific scale - "it weighs ... about 2 3/4 pounds ... pretty heavy"
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: ratcatcher55 on July 09, 2009, 10:52:48 AM: Quote from: m58 on July 09, 2009, 10:38:02 AM
I love that highly calibrated scientific scale - "it weighs ... about 2 3/4 pounds ... pretty heavy"

Does your Mommy know what your doing in the basement?

A little advice, video the testing of the mortar rounds so the coroner won't have to guess what happened.
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: 1Buckshot on July 09, 2009, 11:32:50 AM: Knock Knock ---- ATF Calling ;D
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: MikeBjerum on July 09, 2009, 12:02:13 PM: Quote from: 1Buckshot on July 09, 2009, 11:32:50 AM
Knock Knock ---- ATF Calling ;D

Facebook and YouTube - The the two most effective tools law enforcement has, and "we" are too stupid to catch on. Kinda like the drunk sitting in the booking room bragging about how well he avoided 92 of 100 trees after doing the most shots of everyone in the bar ... and that he and one other guy were the only two left standing ;D
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: tombogan03884 on July 09, 2009, 12:12:16 PM: Quote from: m58 on July 09, 2009, 12:02:13 PM
Facebook and YouTube - The the two most effective tools law enforcement has, and "we" are too stupid to catch on. Kinda like the drunk sitting in the booking room bragging about how well he avoided 92 of 100 trees after doing the most shots of everyone in the bar ... and that he and one other guy were the only two left standing ;D

Or the two guys getting their stories straight in the PD lobby, You know, the waiting room with the small signs saying "Conversations may be monitored".
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: GUNS-R-US on July 09, 2009, 12:54:14 PM: Quote from: 1Buckshot on July 09, 2009, 11:32:50 AM
Knock Knock ---- ATF Calling ;D
They are definately cutting a fine line in manufacturing class 3 weapons or other destructive devices. I'm no lawyer but if they don't manufacture for distribution or sale it might be legal? :-\ Though I don't have any intention of finding that one out for myself. ;D ::)
Title: Re: Any one remember THESE
Post by: tombogan03884 on July 09, 2009, 02:21:26 PM: Quote from: GUNS-R-US on July 09, 2009, 12:54:14 PM
They are definately cutting a fine line in manufacturing class 3 weapons or other destructive devices. I'm no lawyer but if they don't manufacture for distribution or sale it might be legal? :-\ Though I don't have any intention of finding that one out for myself. ;D ::)

My understanding is that if it is NON CLASS III, and not for sale or distribution you are OK, like this guy
http://www.cncguns.com/downloads.html
Timothy and Badgersmilk should check that link for sure ;D