The 209's are reserved for the .25ACP....
with a No. 3 shot dropped in the tube. Good for a case of the near terminal giggles and able to penetrate impressively far into a dry phone book. However, do not be tempted to shoot them at a plywood backed target. Don't ask me how I know.
I have a number of cases with drilled flash holes which use wax bullets. I've tried both magnum as well as standard primers and have not seen much difference. Even went on a mouse hunt with my M-29 one evening...much to Miss Beth's incredulity. Never did score on the little bugger.
Complete thread:
- Any board members ever played with 209 powered wax bullets? -
ERSisk,
2015-04-12, 16:47
- Any board members ever played with 209 powered wax bullets? -
uncowboy,
2015-04-12, 17:14
- I've played with regular primed plastic reusable bullets - MR, 2015-04-12, 18:29
- Dittos here. I have 50 converted .38 Special cases just - Hobie, 2015-04-12, 19:26
- The 209's are reserved for the .25ACP.... - Hoot, 2015-04-12, 19:43
- At one point..... -
Glen,
2015-04-13, 08:48
- At one point..... - rob, 2015-04-13, 23:21
- Forgot about that! - Hoot, 2015-04-14, 07:11
- I've done that. Lotsa fun! - Hobie, 2015-04-14, 14:39
- At one point..... -
Slow Hand,
2015-04-14, 20:27
- Reamed 44spl cases - Bud, 2015-04-26, 12:36
- Any board members ever played with 209 powered wax bullets? -
uncowboy,
2015-04-12, 17:14