So I'm curious...If I wanted to make a great flash for a camera...how would you load the rounds?

 

Think handgun calibers...for a project I'm working on.

Slow powder / short barrel maybe. Lot of powder still burning outside the barrel. 2400 in a magnum caliber, using a 4" barrelled handgun. Just theorizing.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Slow powder / short barrel maybe. Lot of powder still burning outside the barrel. 2400 in a magnum caliber, using a 4" barrelled handgun. Just theorizing.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

That is what I'm looking for....nothing dangerous or whatever..fps doesn't matter..just want to see a big flash.

14.0gr of 2400 in a 158gr .357 magnum makes a good flash....or so I've heard? :liar:

I have heard Power Pistol causes flashes. Also, Longshot. They are both slow powders. PP is designed for high pressure rounds such as 9mm and .40S&W. If you used it in a low pressure caliber such as .45ACP, it will cause a flash. I would not assume more powder = bigger flash. The lower pressure of a light load may result in more flash. It's counter intuitive. But please be careful not to exceed SAAMI specs whether you load to the max or below minimum.

If you are just after a flash, Load a cartridge with a small amount of powder, a couple grains of Bullseye or Unique or similar. Top it with some wadded tissue to hold the charge in.

 

The tissue will blow apart, and little pressure will build in the barrel. The unburned powder will shoot out of the barrel (ignited).

 

We have done this to "fire form" cases. It makes a fireball.

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+1... and much safer.

 

Although, the Desert Eagles make a big flash, and so do mosins.