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Old January 21, 2011, 12:17 PM   #15
Bill Akins
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Join Date: August 28, 2007
Location: Hudson, Florida
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mykeal
Chain fires are caused by hot gas entering a charged chamber. That can happen from EITHER opening. Hot gases envelop the cylinder - there is a plethora of video available on the internet proving that. A gas will find its way through any opening available, down to molecular sizes. Prevention involves BOTH proper fitting caps on the back AND a properly fitting projectile in the front.
I agree. That why I said...

"So although most occurrences of "chainfiring" occur from the nipple end, as you can see, they can easily also occur from the cylinder chamber end too."
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