Maximizing muzzel flash

28 March 2010, 00:23

I want to do some night time video. I'd like a load for a short barrel 44 mag that would give the most impressive muzzel flash. Bullet performance, velocity, accuracy, etc. is of no consequence.

Any ideas?

Thanks
Rob

28 March 2010, 01:46

wildboar

Light bullets and slow powders, IMO.

28 March 2010, 02:10

A/C guy

I agree. Slow powder, short barrel.

28 March 2010, 07:34

Ol` Joe

Lots of H110/W296

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28 March 2010, 07:44

Sagebrush Burns

Black powder will do what you want.

28 March 2010, 08:10

Blake 70

Blue dot and a light bullet so you can use lots of it. It is the flashiest handgun powder I have used.

29 March 2010, 09:44

416RigbyHunter

Contrary to popular belief, a very fast pistol/shotgun powder with give you the largest muzzle flash.
I was totally amazed when fireforming brass for my 22-250AI with a fast shotgun powder, the muzzle flash was as long as the rifle and about a foot in diameter at the muzzle!
I then tried it in my 375Weatherby, same result!
Tried it in my Rossi 44mag, same result, huge muzzle flash that turned night into day for a split second!
It's not at all good for spotlighting, it takes about 5-7 minutes for your eyes to re-adjust!

29 March 2010, 09:49

homebrewer

quote:
Originally posted by 416RigbyHunter:

Contrary to popular belief, a very fast pistol/shotgun powder with give you the largest muzzle flash. I was totally amazed when fireforming brass for my 22-250AI with a fast shotgun powder-- the muzzle flash was as long as the rifle and about a foot in diameter at the muzzle! I then tried it in my 375Weatherby-- same result! Tried it in my Rossi 44Mag. Same result-- huge muzzle flash that turned night into day for a split second! It's not at all good for spotlighting-- it takes about 5-7 minutes for your eyes to re-adjust!

Sounds like fun! I need to try it. What kind of load for a .223Rem?

30 March 2010, 13:11

416RigbyHunter

quote:
Originally posted by homebrewer:
quote:
Originally posted by 416RigbyHunter:

Contrary to popular belief, a very fast pistol/shotgun powder with give you the largest muzzle flash. I was totally amazed when fireforming brass for my 22-250AI with a fast shotgun powder-- the muzzle flash was as long as the rifle and about a foot in diameter at the muzzle! I then tried it in my 375Weatherby-- same result! Tried it in my Rossi 44Mag. Same result-- huge muzzle flash that turned night into day for a split second! It's not at all good for spotlighting-- it takes about 5-7 minutes for your eyes to re-adjust!

Sounds like fun! I need to try it. What kind of load for a .223Rem?

I would try around 5gr's of Clays/Bullseye/Red Dot and a light 40gr pill, it should also work with a 50gr, if it doesn't get out of the barrel, increase the charge until it does by .2gr increments.

30 March 2010, 21:25

homebrewer

Rig says,

quote:
...if it doesn't get out of the barrel...

I assume you speak of the bullet. What do I do if the bullet does not make it out of the barrel?