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tombogan03884

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Any one remember THESE
« 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

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Re: Any one remember THESE
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Any one remember THESE
« Reply #2 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
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Re: Any one remember THESE
« Reply #3 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
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Re: Any one remember THESE
« Reply #4 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.
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Re: Any one remember THESE
« Reply #5 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"
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Re: Any one remember THESE
« Reply #6 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...  :-\
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Re: Any one remember THESE
« Reply #7 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
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« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2009, 01:53:09 PM »
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Re: Any one remember THESE
« Reply #9 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.
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