Cold tracers?

Big Caliber · February 6, 2011, 02:12 AM

I got an ad from Mid South for loading "cold" tracer handgun ammo. You place a "sticker" on the base of the bullet then press bullet into charged case as usual. Tracer is only visible, though, from shooter's perspective. Anyone try this stuff yet?

marcodo · February 7, 2011, 08:08 AM

I also saw this and it looks interesting. For $45 for 250 it might be worth a try for giggles. Don't do much shooting in the dark (maybe I should though). Also wonder what kind of range it works through and the science behind it. Also wonder if it changes point of impact.

http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.co...177GAT1K8189MM

Rangefinder · February 7, 2011, 10:44 AM

I would imagine it works ok, depending on lighting situation. I've experienced quite often that when the sun angle is just right I can see copper "trace" firing my handguns, so I imagine something in way of a bright pink or yellow at the bullet base would leave enough to see somewhat. I wouldn't expect the bright streak that normally goes along with a standard tracer though.

February 6, 2011, 02:12 AM	#1
Big Caliber Senior Member Join Date: October 10, 2006 Location: S. CA Posts: 421	Cold tracers? I got an ad from Mid South for loading "cold" tracer handgun ammo. You place a "sticker" on the base of the bullet then press bullet into charged case as usual. Tracer is only visible, though, from shooter's perspective. Anyone try this stuff yet?

February 7, 2011, 10:44 AM	#3
Rangefinder Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2005 Posts: 2,017	I would imagine it works ok, depending on lighting situation. I've experienced quite often that when the sun angle is just right I can see copper "trace" firing my handguns, so I imagine something in way of a bright pink or yellow at the bullet base would leave enough to see somewhat. I wouldn't expect the bright streak that normally goes along with a standard tracer though. __________________ "Why is is called Common Sense when it seems so few actually possess it?" Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Politicians.

February 7, 2011, 08:08 AM	#2
marcodo Member Join Date: March 27, 2007 Posts: 29	I also saw this and it looks interesting. For $45 for 250 it might be worth a try for giggles. Don't do much shooting in the dark (maybe I should though). Also wonder what kind of range it works through and the science behind it. Also wonder if it changes point of impact. http://www.midsouthshooterssupply.co...177GAT1K8189MM