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Can you add a projectile to the end of a blank round and fire it? Let’s say a .22 blank with a .22 ball bearing or .22 lead pellet (used for air rifles).
Or a 9mm blank and a 9mm ball bearing?
Or how about 12 gauge shotgun blank with small ball bearings as pellets.
If any of the blanks are lacking in power, then cutting them open and pouring more blank gunpowder into the cartridge from other blank rounds and then sealing it could work, or you can remove the primer and blank gunpowder and insert them into an empty homemade case for a homemade firearm with custom projectiles?
What’s the best way of removing centrefire primers intact?
Are there any improvised methods that can be used without specialist equipment?
Is it as simple as using a hacksaw to cut just below the crimping on the blank round and pour the powder out where necessary?
Just an idea for those with blank ammo spare for testing or in countries where live ammo is hard to come by. The modified blank rounds would have to be used in single shot firearms with barrels and chambers that would accommodate them as they could easily cause jamming issues. I heard blank gunpowder is different to regular gunpowder used in live ammunition due it needing a distinct ‘bang’ that would not be present if it was a live round with the bullet removed, this means that it burns quicker and so spikes more in pressure.
Let’s use 12 gauge as an example for when you can’t or don’t want to get casings or make your own casings. You can get used empty 12 gauge birdshot shells, replace the primer at the bottom with the blank primer, and pour in blank gunpowder to your preferred level, place a wad (what happens if you go wad-less, and what would be a good improvised wad?) then pour in the small ball bearings to act as buckshot. Any issues, solutions or ideas raised are appreciated.