[newbie222]

there are a type of bullets which come with a phosphorous trace. i want to know what they're called...they're used to trace the "flight" of the bullet, i'd like to research these bullets but don't know what they're called.. :?:

 

[newbie222]

got it...theyre called tracer bullets...thanks newbie222

 

[Charlie]

That was easy.


:-D

 

[2400]

Easy as pie. :-D

 

[scooter]

Glad we could be of help to ya :-D :-D

 

[newbie222]

you guys are the best...hahaha i couldnt have done without your support

 

[Bob Wright]

I think the bullet you are talking about are from Hornady, only as loaded ammunition. This was the "Vector" brand, and I don't know if it ios available now or not.

These cartridges showed a trace from the muzzle, unlike military tracer which only starts to burn at about fifty yards or so.

With any tracer ammunition, as with incindiary, they pose a fire hazard and should not be used except under very controlled conditions.

As I recall, these Vector cartridges photographed a bright yellow.

Bob Wright

 

[Bob Wright]

Incidentally, military tracers are not intended to mark the bullet's flight. Their purpose is to mark targets, hence they do not start their burn until down range.

Bob Wright

 

[2400]

I think the bullet you are talking about are from Hornady, only as loaded ammunition. This was the "Vector" brand, and I don't know if it ios available now or not.

Bob Wright

I've still got several boxes of them in 9mm and 40. I'll have to pay attention next time I'm in a gun shop and see if they're still selling them.

 

[2400]

More on the Vector, looks like it's long gone.

http://www.subguns.com/boards/mgmsgarchive.cgi?noframes;read=443439