Luckiest person ever to walk the earth! - Page 2

Alaska444 · September 30, 2011, 11:56 PM

Well it is a good fake at that. I can't think of anyone in their right minds clearing a misfire by looking down the barrel.

HKFan9 · October 1, 2011, 01:40 AM

Def a fake... looks like maybe a bad safety video made for a hunter safety class.... note the safety vest.

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His name is Darwin too but it isnt funny.

It really wasn't funny until you said that.... I feel bad... but still laughed.

TheKlawMan · October 1, 2011, 04:16 AM

The worst thing is some idiots will say lets make a video like that or double dare a kid to do that to show that they are not afraid, ready to be initiated into the club, after all the guy in the video wan't hit, and they will blow there heads off.

BBroadside · October 1, 2011, 01:16 PM

Now let's talk for a second about what this could be if it weren't a fake. Someone mentioned a hangfire, which is something I haven't even thought about in years. Let's say I'm firing at targets like he was, and the hammer drops. While I'm too smart too look down the barrel, I'm not too smart to forget to the proper hangfire drill - keep the weapon pointed at the target for 30 whole seconds! I'm sure I'd give up after five seconds or so ... assuming I didn't operate the action and eject the live round immediately after dropping the hammer, out of sheer habit.

So the q is: what happens when you eject a hangfiring shell onto the ground and it decides to wake up and go to work? Burning, at least. Explosion? Bits of of wad in my sock or pellets in my throat?? I know hangfires are rare but this is something I need to know more about.

Double Naught Spy · October 1, 2011, 01:36 PM

A round dishcarging out of the chamber, such as a hang fire, will present a minor health risk. The shot will basically stay in place while the lighter hull takes off...the same sort of thing that happens to ammo in a fire. It poses no substantial risk unless you are holding the round in your hand.

Nnobby45 · October 1, 2011, 03:34 PM

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A round dishcarging out of the chamber, such as a hang fire, will present a minor health risk. The shot will basically stay in place while the lighter hull takes off...the same sort of thing that happens to ammo in a fire. It poses no substantial risk unless you are holding the round in your hand.

Years ago, there was a fellow at the local trap and skeet range who used to do a little demonstration where he'd remove the barrel from his shotgun, and insert a live round up under the extractor and shoot it. Shot would basically dribble out of the gun with a poof and travel all of 15 to 20 ft. --mostly rolling alongt he ground. Rather harmless.

Another acquaintance thought it was funny to drop a .270 rd. into the fire, when nobody was looking. Poof! Ashes would fly, but no harm done. Not recommended, since the case and bullet will go in opposite directions fast enough to cause a welt. Wouldn't want it to hit you in the eye.

The mentally challenged individual in he video wasn't the luckiest man in the world, since many have survived against worst odds than that. He was among the stupidist, and I doubt that he got off without any damage. Damaged ear drums come to mind, and I'd have to wonder about the effect of the muzzle blast on the eyes.

Just my thoughts on the matter.

BBroadside · October 1, 2011, 04:00 PM

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Damaged ear drums come to mind, and I'd have to wonder about the effect of the muzzle blast on the eyes.

I just watched that video - that's exactly what I was thinking. Talk about "eyes and ears", or perhaps "deaf and blind". Ugh.

Thanks for the hangfire information.

TylerD45ACP · October 1, 2011, 10:19 PM

AND THAT ISNT NEARLY ENOUGH
This guy shouldnt cross the street much less used firearms.

warrior poet · October 2, 2011, 08:53 AM

If it is real then he's REALLY lucky... and REALLY stupid. If real, can we give him a "Consolation Prize" in the Darwin Awards.

Edward429451 · October 2, 2011, 12:27 PM

It was totally spoofed. You can see him click when there should be a bang, then he ejects nothing and clicks again, ejects nothing again and then looks down the barrel. You just have to pay attention to realize that the hangfire round would have been on the ground even if it did happen.

turbodog77 · October 4, 2011, 01:36 PM

that scared me. couldn't watch the slow motion part. OMG!

Double Naught Spy · October 12, 2011, 03:27 PM

You could not watch a slow motion version of a FAKED video?

October 1, 2011, 01:16 PM	#29
BBroadside Member Join Date: June 6, 2010 Posts: 86	Hangfires Now let's talk for a second about what this could be if it weren't a fake. Someone mentioned a hangfire, which is something I haven't even thought about in years. Let's say I'm firing at targets like he was, and the hammer drops. While I'm too smart too look down the barrel, I'm not too smart to forget to the proper hangfire drill - keep the weapon pointed at the target for 30 whole seconds! I'm sure I'd give up after five seconds or so ... assuming I didn't operate the action and eject the live round immediately after dropping the hammer, out of sheer habit. So the q is: what happens when you eject a hangfiring shell onto the ground and it decides to wake up and go to work? Burning, at least. Explosion? Bits of of wad in my sock or pellets in my throat?? I know hangfires are rare but this is something I need to know more about.

October 1, 2011, 01:36 PM	#30
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	A round dishcarging out of the chamber, such as a hang fire, will present a minor health risk. The shot will basically stay in place while the lighter hull takes off...the same sort of thing that happens to ammo in a fire. It poses no substantial risk unless you are holding the round in your hand. __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange

October 2, 2011, 08:53 AM	#34
warrior poet Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2007 Location: Whereever Uncle Sam wants to put me Posts: 415	If it is real then he's REALLY lucky... and REALLY stupid. If real, can we give him a "Consolation Prize" in the Darwin Awards. __________________ Trigger control: The skillful manipulation of the trigger, which causes the weapon to fire, while maintaining sight alignment and sight picture.

October 4, 2011, 01:36 PM	#36
turbodog77 Member Join Date: September 26, 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 50	omg! that scared me. couldn't watch the slow motion part. OMG!

October 12, 2011, 03:27 PM	#37
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	You could not watch a slow motion version of a FAKED video? __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange

September 30, 2011, 11:56 PM	#26
Alaska444 Junior member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Posts: 1,231	Well it is a good fake at that. I can't think of anyone in their right minds clearing a misfire by looking down the barrel.

October 1, 2011, 04:16 AM	#28
TheKlawMan Junior member Join Date: June 23, 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 2,149	The worst thing is some idiots will say lets make a video like that or double dare a kid to do that to show that they are not afraid, ready to be initiated into the club, after all the guy in the video wan't hit, and they will blow there heads off.

October 1, 2011, 10:19 PM	#33
TylerD45ACP Senior Member Join Date: July 16, 2010 Posts: 1,654	AND THAT ISNT NEARLY ENOUGH This guy shouldnt cross the street much less used firearms.

October 2, 2011, 12:27 PM	#35
Edward429451 Junior member Join Date: November 12, 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 9,494	It was totally spoofed. You can see him click when there should be a bang, then he ejects nothing and clicks again, ejects nothing again and then looks down the barrel. You just have to pay attention to realize that the hangfire round would have been on the ground even if it did happen.